Community Action Suffolk will be out and about across Suffolk in early 2014, running 103 volunteering surgeries. Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions will be to give something back to your community, donate your time to help others or you’re … Read Article about 103 opportunities to make a difference in 2014
Archives for 2013
A festive message from Suffolk County Council
A festive message from Suffolk County Council: "As one of our key partners, Suffolk County Council would like to take the opportunity to extend festive greetings to Community Action Suffolk, its staff and membership." … Read Article about A festive message from Suffolk County Council
Draft Alcohol Strategy for Suffolk
Alcohol misuse is currently being tackled in Suffolk and views are being sought by Suffolk County Council on strategies to address the issue. The Draft Alcohol Strategy for Suffolk is an important document for any organisation supporting … Read Article about Draft Alcohol Strategy for Suffolk
The 2012 Volunteering Spirit is alive and kicking in Suffolk!
A volunteer’s event was held on 27th November 2013 at the UCS in Ipswich. The evening was a Celebration of ‘2012 inspired’ Volunteering attended by over 60 volunteers who were either involved at London 2012 as Games Maker volunteers or, who have been … Read Article about The 2012 Volunteering Spirit is alive and kicking in Suffolk!
Suffolk works on the UK’s largest ever youth consultation
Since August 2013, Members of Youth Parliament have been working tirelessly on their campaign called ‘Make your Mark’ which is the UK’s largest ever youth consultation, it is an annual campaign devised to garner the views of as many young people in … Read Article about Suffolk works on the UK’s largest ever youth consultation
4 things we learnt from the St Jude’s storm (and a story about a donkey)
Phew! What a week in the insurance department! In a week which began with some of the stormiest weather we've seen in years our Insurance Manager, Nicola, offers advice and wise words. Your fences, especially if they are wooden, are probably … Read Article about 4 things we learnt from the St Jude’s storm (and a story about a donkey)
Local launch events
Community Action Suffolk would like to invite you to attend one of our eight local launch events, happening across Suffolk in October and November. We look forward to sharing afternoon tea with local organisations and stakeholders, offering … Read Article about Local launch events
World Mental Health Day in Haverhill
Every year, over 4,000 people in Haverhill will experience mental ill health; yet only a quarter will seek and receive treatment. To encourage positive action and discussion amongst local people, Community Action Suffolk and local agencies are … Read Article about World Mental Health Day in Haverhill
Two Wheels Good For Rural Suffolk
A fleet of 20 brand new scooters will enable even more rurally isolated people in Suffolk Coastal to reach work or training. Community Action Suffolk is launching the Wheels 2 Work (W2W) scheme in August 2013, thanks to a £100,000 boost in funds from … Read Article about Two Wheels Good For Rural Suffolk
Development Officer Karen Osborne talks to Mark Murphy from Radio Suffolk about volunteering and how it can lead to a happier life.
Development Officer Karen Osborne talks to Mark Murphy from Radio Suffolk about volunteering and how it can lead to a happier life. listen to ‘Karen Osborne talks to Mark Murphy on Radio Suffolk about Volunteering ’ on Audioboo … Read Article about Development Officer Karen Osborne talks to Mark Murphy from Radio Suffolk about volunteering and how it can lead to a happier life.
Community Action Suffolk’s Training Guide Launched
We are pleased to announce that we have released the latest copy of our training guide, covering September and October 2013. The range of courses on offer are designed to address the needs of our members and include subjects such as first aid, … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk’s Training Guide Launched
£150m boost to mobile phone network will benefit Suffolk businesses and rural communities
Community Action Suffolk's Chris Abraham welcomes the news: … Read Article about £150m boost to mobile phone network will benefit Suffolk businesses and rural communities
Suffolk Continues to Lead the way in Building a Volunteering Legacy!
Suffolk’s volunteering legacy, inspired by last year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games continues to build, with the launch of a brand new campaign to encourage more people to get involved in local events volunteering. The ‘Just Once a Month’ campaign … Read Article about Suffolk Continues to Lead the way in Building a Volunteering Legacy!
Community Action Suffolk celebrates small charities week
Small Charities Week ran between 17 and 22 of June, to celebrate and raise awareness of the essential work of the small charity sector that make an invaluable contribution to the lives of millions of individuals, communities and causes across the UK … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk celebrates small charities week
Launch of HealthEast Healthy Communities Fund
Community Action Suffolk in partnership with Voluntary Norfolk and NHS Great Yarmouth and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group - HealthEast, are delighted to announce the launch of the HealthEast Healthy Communities Fund. The one year fund has … Read Article about Launch of HealthEast Healthy Communities Fund