Do you want to find out what other community groups are doing? Do you want to have your say about the needs of your group? You are warmly invited to attend a Babergh Voluntary and Community sector (VCS) Locality Network meeting. This is for all … Read Article about FREE Babergh VCS Locality Network Meeting: 9th July in Brantham
Archives for June 2014
Save £156 a year on your heating
Over 1000 members have made yearly savings, averaging £156 each, thanks to Community Action Suffolk’s community oil buying scheme. With over 113,000 premises in Suffolk not on mains gas, there are many people who could benefit from lower oil … Read Article about Save £156 a year on your heating
Public joins Haverhill Community Ambassadors to clean up Burton End
Members of the public joined Haverhill’s Community Ambassadors for a litter pick around the School Lane area of the town on Saturday 7th June 2014. Armed with litter pickers, gloves and other equipment the team helped to fill numerous bags with … Read Article about Public joins Haverhill Community Ambassadors to clean up Burton End
£700,000 loan fund to help rural communities
Volunteers in Suffolk are being encouraged to apply to a £700,000 Defra loan fund to improve rural community buildings – or even build new ones. The Rural Community Buildings Loan Fund plays a crucial role in helping community groups renovate and … Read Article about £700,000 loan fund to help rural communities
“What can Europe offer to the Voluntary Sector in Suffolk?” An event on 17th July 2014
UPDATED: Presentations from the event available: New Anglia LEP’s Investment StrategyWhat is the role of the local enterprise partnerships in the coordination and delivery of EU funding programmes? Which of the current opportunities are relevant … Read Article about “What can Europe offer to the Voluntary Sector in Suffolk?” An event on 17th July 2014
We’re asking “Can You?” in Stowmarket on Tuesday 17th June
Don't worry if you missed the chance to chat about volunteering during National Volunteers' Week (1st-7th June), members of Community Action Suffolk's Volunteering team will be in Stowmarket on Tuesday 17th June 2014. A free volunteering fair … Read Article about We’re asking “Can You?” in Stowmarket on Tuesday 17th June
Incredible Edible Ipswich – Natasha’s great success story to mark Volunteers Week 2014!
CAS has been celebrating Volunteers Week 2014 and the wonderful spirit of community action. We’ve been asking the question “Can you?”. Can you have a chat? Can you grow some veg? Can you make someone smile? The questions might seem a little odd, … Read Article about Incredible Edible Ipswich – Natasha’s great success story to mark Volunteers Week 2014!
Free equipment available for Children and Young People groups in Suffolk
Following the closure of the Making Tracks children and young people’s project in Ipswich, we have lots of equipment and resources to give away to groups working with children and young people in Suffolk. Everything is free and the condition … Read Article about Free equipment available for Children and Young People groups in Suffolk
Latest Health Wellbeing and Social Care news round-up: May 2014
Each month, Community Action Suffolk pulls together a "Health Wellbeing and Social Care Digest", summarising a number of the key health and wellbeing news stories affecting Suffolk and the voluntary and community sector. May 2014's CAS Health … Read Article about Latest Health Wellbeing and Social Care news round-up: May 2014