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Collective heating oil buying combats winter heating blues – and helps support community projects

01 Mar, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Economy and enterprise, Great Yarmouth, Housing, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, West Norfolk

Winter’s not done with us yet. The cost of heating oil is a big worry for people who live in off-gas areas. Here at CAN we help consumers to buy collectively and save money – and help support community projects at the same time.

Village Hall Improvement Grants – 100% success rate with CAN!

12 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Consultation, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

There are around 10,000 village halls across England and many are crucially important to local communities, but their upkeep and improvements cost money. 

Friday 14th February is Love West Norfolk Day!

11 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Economy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Event, Knowledge Base, Members Events, News Article, Planning, doing and learning, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Friday 14th February is Love West Norfolk day! It’s an opportunity for people who love West Norfolk to shout loudly and proudly about what a great place it is to live, invest, work, play and live in.

Trust matters - how the public sees charities

04 Feb, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

‘Trust matters.’ The first two words in the introduction to the Charity Commission’s report ‘Trust in Charities’.   In the light of the emergence of corruption and scandal in some large national and international charities, many managers and staff in the third sector are rightly concerned about how the public views them and the way they work.

What's so hard about being a trustee then?

31 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Here at CAN we’re often asked to advise on the duties and responsibilities of being a trustee.  People are often understandably confused about what being a trustee really involves and a good deal of our governance work entails resolving this for them.

Save on energy bills with Big Switch and Save

28 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnEquality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Older people, Press Release, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

People sometimes get a little nervous about switching energy providers – even with the prospect of making considerable savings on their electricity and gas bills. In King’s Lynn and across West Norfolk, the Borough Council in partnership with CAN offers a collective scheme which takes the worry out of choosing the right provider.

What's happening at your village hall or community venue?

23 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Event, Great Yarmouth, Knowledge Base, Members Events, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering, West Norfolk

There are around 10,000 village and community halls across England. They’re key elements in local communities, providing a space for social events, fitness sessions, education and a host of other benefits. Around 450 such venues can be found across Norfolk, and at CAN we’re out there helping many of them with advice on funding, governance, project management and trustee training.

Anglian Water's Priority Services Register

21 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Did you know you could be eligible to register for free, additional practical support from Anglian Water’s Priority Services? 

Village Halls Week 20th - 26th January 2020

19 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Event, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, West Norfolk

Monday 20th -  Sunday 26th January 2020 is Village Halls Week - celebrating everything good about our community venues across the county and the country!

Looking for New Year's Resolutions? 52 good things you and your community could do in 2020

02 Jan, 2020by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, News Article, Norwich, Older people, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering, West Norfolk

Looking for New Year's Resolutions? Here's a list 52 good things you and your community could do in 2020.

 

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