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Proposed Changes to the Law Could Significantly Affect Charities and Volunteers

04 Sep, 2019by Clare FianderStaying safe and legal, Volunteering

The government is consulting on new laws which could mean significant changes for charities and volunteering. 

Rural support groups disappointed by government’s response to House of Lords’ recommendations on rural strategies

14 Aug, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

The government has responded less than positively to many of the well-reasoned recommendations made in the House of Lords’ recent report on rural strategies, according to national charity Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). 

CAN's innovative social prescribing work recognised at international awards ceremony

19 Jul, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Community Action Norfolk was shortlisted for Best Local Project, awarded at the inaugural International Social Prescribing Awards held at the University of Westminster, London on 11th July.

House of Lords recommends a new approach to the rural economy

08 May, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Heritage, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Training, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Successive governments have underrated the contribution the rural economy can make to the nation’s prosperity and wellbeing, according to a major new report from the House of Lords.

Love where you live - 52 almost painless good things your community could do in 2019…..

12 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Event, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Members Events, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Communities are places where people of all ages and backgrounds live, socialise and thrive. We’re not suggesting you try to do all these things at the same time! If however you’d like some advice and guidance about how to plan, organise and manage community activities and projects, contact us. In the meantime, read on.....

The voluntary and health sectors working in partnership

06 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Two of our team, Tonya and Susanne, are Community and Voluntary Sector Co-ordinators working with the Supported Care Teams in North and South Norfolk.  

Resource: NHS England Volunteers

01 Sep, 2018by Clare FianderVolunteering

Organisations are being invited to promote their volunteering opportunities to NHS England staff, who can take up to five days of paid leave per year to volunteer.

Recognition for South Norfolk Volunteers

10 Jul, 2018by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, South Norfolk, Volunteering

Voluntary Norfolk’s South Norfolk Health Volunteer service has recently been rewarded for its service to the South Norfolk community by Wymondham and Attleborough Charity Darts League. 

ACCESS- supporting migrants in East Anglia are looking to recruit some new trustees

31 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderMember Jobs, Volunteering, West Norfolk

ACCESS- supporting migrants in East Anglia are looking to recruit some new trustees, particularly those who are from migrant communities themselves.

The importance of community transport

15 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering, West Norfolk

For many people, community transport is their only means of getting to and from a medical appointment. It plays an important part in tackling social isolation, maintaining well-being and enabling people to access health services.
 

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