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National Village and Community Hall survey - deadline extended to 30th April

22 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Heritage, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities

Norfolk’s hundreds of village halls and community venues are often at the heart of local life and, at this difficult time, it’s more important than ever that their value is realised. The National Village and Community Hall Survey deadline has been extended to 30th April to allow everyone to participate.

'The kindness of strangers' - Coronavirus virus and the community response in Norfolk

22 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Amidst the real concerns, dangers and fears of the Coronavirus crisis, some wonderful stories of community support responses across Norfolk have emerged.

How is Norfolk’s VCSE sector managing the COVID-19 scenario?

16 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Heritage, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

We would appreciate your help in completing two key surveys, one or both of which may be relevant to your work scenario:

One survey helps us assess how the county’s voluntary, community and social enetrprise groups and organsiations are coping. The other is aimed specifically at community buildings and village halls.

Advice for informal voluntary groups to help protect volunteers and public

08 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

This information is designed for informal voluntary groups, to help them maintain the safety of the volunteers they are managing during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as those they are trying to help.

Coronavirus guidance for professional care providers

07 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Norfolk County Council’s care providers’ portal https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/business/supplying-norfolk-county-council/nor... has up-to-date advice and information for professional and registered carers. 

Washing your hands of Coronavirus scams!

06 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, Volunteering, West Norfolk

At this time when people are pulling together to help the most vulnerable in their communities, there are, sadly, a number of Coronavirus-related scams to be vigilant against.

COVID-19 : essential information for village and community halls

03 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Economy and enterprise, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Village halls and community buildings are facing particular challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have compiled some helpful – and essential – information.

EU Settlement Scheme Applications: Important Message About COVID-19

01 Apr, 2020by Clare FianderSupport for organisations and communities

While applications continue to be processed, during this challenging time they will take longer than usual. In addition, in line with the latest Public Health England advice some of our support services and application routes have temporarily changed. 

Coronavirus / Covid-19 VCSE sector update

30 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

If you are (a) involved with a voluntary or community group or organisation (b) are thinking about volunteering or (c) wanting to start up a local help group in your community you'll find a wealth of good advice and guidance in our Norfolk VCSE Covid-19 update. 

Don't forget the food banks...

24 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Funding, Great Yarmouth, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Don’t forget the food banks – they are needed now more than ever! Read what the Trussell Trust is doing now amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

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