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Big Energy Saving Network (BESN) energy awareness training for front-line staff: 19th and 21st October

08 Oct, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Event, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Members Events, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk, Training, West Norfolk

Recently we published a feature called Winter + energy bills + COVID-19 constraints = potential fuel poverty crisis explaining the perennial problem of fuel poverty that manifests itself each winter, which is likely to be made worse for many by the outcomes of Covid-19 this year. CAN is offering free training to frontline staff help people provide support and information where needed.  

Charity Commission – compliance during Covid-19

11 Sep, 2020by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training

Recently the team at the Charity Commission presented an online webinar answering a range of questions specifically for local infrastructure organisations and the charitable groups they work with. The webinar is still available to watch online – links are at the end of this article. 

CAN - working in partnership in West Norfolk

27 Aug, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Health and social care, Housing, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

CAN has a special service level agreement with the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk (BCKLWN). We deliver a range of services across the Council’s area which, at 556 square miles, is the largest geographic local authority district in Norfolk.  And we very much value this relationship.

'Women and Gambling-Related Harm' – a free online session for West Norfolk VCSEs – Wed 2nd September

25 Aug, 2020by Steve NunnChildren and young people, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence, Training, West Norfolk

CAN, in association with GamCare, is presenting 'Women & Gambling-Related Harm', a free, online training session for West Norfolk VCSE professionals and volunteers who work with women and families.  The 2-hour Zoom session is on Wednesday 2nd September from 2.00-4.00pm. GamCare’s Polly Johnson will be discussing risk factors, impacts, how to identify a gambling addiction and where to signpost for further help. 

Charities making donations to other VCSE organisations. Can we do that?

26 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Funding, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training

Many charities across Norfolk have recently received donations in response to the pandemic.  We have received several enquiries from trustees asking if they can make donations to help community support groups and local charities which are helping vulnerable local people through the Coronavirus crisis. 

Professional training for new Primary Care Network (PCN) link workers

10 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnHealth and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Press Release, Training

Recognition of Community Action Norfolk’s experience in the planning and delivery of Social Prescribing has led to us being commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group to deliver professional support and training to the new Primary Care Network Social Prescribing Service. 

Back to normal? Returning to the regular work environment – webinars for VCSE organisations - 12th and 15th June

10 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Consultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Planning, doing and learning, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

CAN is hosting two Zoom webinars to discuss the practical issues to consider when returning to offices and other working environments. The first, this Friday, 12th June, is aimed at voluntary organisations and community groups based and operating in West Norfolk. The webinar will be repeated on Monday 15th June for organisations in North Norfolk.  

Volunteers’ Week 1st-7th June - a celebration of caring communities

01 Jun, 2020by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering

This week (Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June) is Volunteers’ Week (link). celebrating the time, skills, experience and goodwill given by people up and down the UK.   

Running an effective 'virtual' meeting

14 May, 2020by Steve NunnConsultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Training

Working from home under lockdown has become the ‘new normal’ for many voluntary and community organisations. Many of us are now learning to meet via video-link, and it brings new challenges in running an effective meeting!

 

Advice for informal voluntary groups to help protect volunteers and public

08 Apr, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Economy and enterprise, 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, Training, Volunteering, West Norfolk

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.

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