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Starting your Community Building's Green Journey Right!

13 Mar, 2026by Clare FianderSupport for organisations and communities

Lots of our community buildings want to improve their energy effiiciency.  This can be because they need to reduce their energy costs, or because they want to improve the environment - or both! We also know this can be a confusing journey to start out on.  Finding the right solution, or getting trustworthy advice can be difficult, grants funds are competitive, and it can be hard to know where to start.  If this sounds familiar, don't worry, we are here to help!

Good News for Rural Affordable Housing

01 Aug, 2025by Caitlin MackayHousing, News Article, Support for organisations and communities

There’s been a positive announcement from the government about the future of social and affordable housing. Their new plan, Delivering a Decade of Renewal, recognises that some types of housing like homes in rural areas, supported housing, council-built homes, and community-led schemes, can cost more to build, but are still hugely important. 
 

Helping Norfolk’s Community Buildings Go Greener

30 Jul, 2025by Caitlin MackayEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

There’s no shortage of passion in Norfolk’s community buildings when it comes to tackling climate change, but knowing how and where to start can be a real challenge. Many are run by volunteers, rely on tight budgets, and serve rural or low income areas where every penny counts. 

Digital Inclusion Action Plan

31 Mar, 2025by Caitlin MackayConsultation, Support for organisations and communities

In an era where digital connectivity is integral to daily life, the UK government has introduced the Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps, aiming to bridge the digital divide and ensure equitable access to technology for all citizens. ​

Ørsted’s Spring 2025 Community Benefit Funds Newsletter is now available!

31 Mar, 2025by Caitlin MackayInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Support for organisations and communities

Ørsted’s Spring 2025 Community Benefit Funds Newsletter is now available!

Let’s Make a Film Together – Join Us for a Filmmaking Workshop in Norwich or Dereham!

20 Feb, 2025by Caitlin MackayPlanning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

Have you noticed the power of storytelling? Ever wondered how films are made, or wanted to try your hand at creating one? Here’s your chance!

Worried about energy costs? Here’s how to be in the know

05 Sep, 2024by Caitlin MackayEnergy Prices, Support for organisations and communities

Under the new energy price cap, average energy bills will be £1,568 a year - a reduction of 7% compared to the previous price cap. That’s good news, right? Except that standing charges will increase by 10%. And, despite these lower prices, typical bills will still be almost 30% higher than in winter 2021-22.

Refreshed Guidance for Local Councils.

09 Aug, 2024by Caitlin MackayInformation, advice and guidance, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities

The Charity Commission has published refreshed guidance for local councils.

Referrers' Network Meetings

13 Jun, 2024by Caitlin MackayBreckland, North Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities

As part of our advocacy efforts for the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in 2022 we identified a need for referrers to voice their concerns and share professional insights.  To address this gap, we initiated Referrers' Network Meetings quarterly in Breckland and North Norfolk.

Introducing CAN's New Rural Housing Enabler

02 May, 2024by Caitlin MackayHousing, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

In an effort to uplift rural areas and assist local communities, the government has initiated the Unleashing Rural Opportunity Strategy. As a part of this strategy, a network of Rural Housing Enablers (RHEs) have been appointed across England where a need to support the provision of rural homes through Rural Exception Sites. The Rural Housing Enablers will be in post until March 2025 to address the critical need for affordable housing in rural England.

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