The Get Involved Innovation Fund offers grants of up to £7,500 to charities and community groups in Norfolk and Waveney. It’s designed to support new and creative projects that help people who face extra barriers — including adults with learning disabilities, neurodivergent or autistic people, and young people in or leaving care — take their first steps into volunteering.
Volunteers are the backbone of communities, providing invaluable support to organisations, charities, and local initiatives. Their dedication and generosity help drive positive change, from supporting vulnerable individuals to preserving local heritage and running essential services. Without volunteers, many vital projects would struggle to function, making their contributions essential for fostering strong, connected, and thriving communities.
This week, from the 24th to the 28th of June, we are proudly celebrating Small Charity Week, marking our ninth year of honouring the incredible work done by small charities.
Volunteers managing England’s 10,000+ rural community halls are being encouraged to ‘go green’ as part of the nationwide campaign which begins with a focus on what can be done to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings.
CAN is working in partnership with Future Projects in combating social isolation in the Breckland and North Norfolk districts of the county. We'd be grateful if those reading this and living or working in Breckland or North Norfolk could share this information - especially to anyone you know who may be interested in volunteering. Thank you.
Cromer & District Foodbank has been up and running since 2012, so dealing with people’s individual crises is not new to the team, and they were well-experienced and equipped to deal with Covid-19 when it hit.
Connecting Bowthorpe is a collective of community volunteers from several organisations within Bowthorpe, all with extensive experience of community work and a real vision for the area, and with a long-term commitment to the residents of Bowthorpe.