A new strategy has been developed to support the future of volunteering in Suffolk and has been unanimously endorsed by Suffolk’s Health and Wellbeing Board. Almost every aspect of Suffolk life benefits and enjoys the successes from volunteering, … Read Article about The future of volunteering in Suffolk
Archives for November 2015
Save time and money: Buy your heating oil through a community bulk buying scheme
If you are one of 50,000 households* in Suffolk which is off the mains gas network, Community Action Suffolk (CAS) could be saving you money on your heating bill. CAS runs a community buying scheme which has purchased over 1.6 million litres … Read Article about Save time and money: Buy your heating oil through a community bulk buying scheme
Whitehouse Skatepark unveiled in Ipswich is ‘dream come true’
On Saturday 31 October 2015 the skatepark in Whitehouse, Ipswich, was officially opened by the Mayor of Ipswich. Dozens of young people turned up with skateboards, scooters and bikes. The dream started nearly ten years ago when the residents of … Read Article about Whitehouse Skatepark unveiled in Ipswich is ‘dream come true’
9 Dec: Suffolk Dementia Friendly Communities – One year on
(posted on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society) LAST CHANCE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Learn about the significant progress that Suffolk’s dementia friendly communities have made in the last 12 months. This event will showcase Suffolk’s dementia friendly … Read Article about 9 Dec: Suffolk Dementia Friendly Communities – One year on
New £6m funding supports young people’s emotional wellbeing in Suffolk
The determination of local health and social care providers in east and west Suffolk to improve young people’s emotional wellbeing services has resulted in an award of £6 million, over the next five years. Suffolk’s successful bid for extra … Read Article about New £6m funding supports young people’s emotional wellbeing in Suffolk
Suffolk’s High Sheriff launches The High Sheriff Awards 2016
The High Sheriff of Suffolk Judith Shallow has launched the High Sheriff’s annual awards, and is calling for voluntary groups to submit their entries for these leading community awards that reward the people doing ground-breaking and life-changing … Read Article about Suffolk’s High Sheriff launches The High Sheriff Awards 2016
Group makes triumphant return
(source: East Anglian Daily Times by Tom Potter) A group for older people has risen from the ashes just months after being discontinued in a Suffolk town. Age UK Suffolk announced the closure of Woodbridge’s New Horizons club in June this … Read Article about Group makes triumphant return
UK-Based Volunteering Goes Fundraising For Upgraded Services
The largest associations and organizations in the volunteering field take much care in offering public better services, such as assistance services to seniors, immediate help and support for critical situations, housing and job opportunities for … Read Article about UK-Based Volunteering Goes Fundraising For Upgraded Services
CAS delighted to announce Janice Banks as Interim Chief Executive
I am delighted to announce that we have appointed Janice Banks (pictured) as Interim Chief Executive from Wednesday 4 November 2015. Janice spent two years with ACRE as CEO until earlier this year, and prior to that she was Interim CEO at Surrey … Read Article about CAS delighted to announce Janice Banks as Interim Chief Executive
Vote for the Most Inspiring Volunteer story
On 27 November 2015, CAS’s Sport and Event Volunteering project will be holding an evening of celebration, recognising the achievements of volunteers and event organisers across Suffolk in the last 12 months. A special award will be presented for … Read Article about Vote for the Most Inspiring Volunteer story
1 Dec: A Health and Safety training course that is interesting, not boring!
"This course was well presented and made a topic that can often be boring when delivered to be interesting and relative to our jobs! Thank you!" "Great course has made me more conscious of my surroundings." "Brilliant day, I've learnt a … Read Article about 1 Dec: A Health and Safety training course that is interesting, not boring!
We are recruiting! Community Asset Research Officer
Community Asset Research Officer £24,000 to £26,000 - 37.5 hours per week | One year fixed term contract based in Ipswich Community Action Suffolk, the county’s leading infrastructure organisation for the voluntary and community sector has … Read Article about We are recruiting! Community Asset Research Officer
Funding available to support young people in Suffolk
Here is an opportunity for young people aged 11-18 years old to apply for a small grant of up to £3000 to support and develop a youth participation activity or project alongside, and with, the support of a Voluntary and Community Sector organisation … Read Article about Funding available to support young people in Suffolk
Suffolk Coastal communities urged to apply for funding
Do you need help with funding for a new community project? Suffolk Coastal District Council is pleased to announce that the second round of the Capital and Revenue Grants programme for 2015/16 is now open and is inviting organisations to … Read Article about Suffolk Coastal communities urged to apply for funding
Community Action Suffolk is proud to support the 40th Orwell Walk, Run & Cycle on 26 June 2016
Community Action Suffolk is proud to support the 40th Orwell Walk, Run & Cycle on Sunday 26 June 2016. Join the Ipswich East Rotary Club for the launch of the next year's event and find out how you can raise money for your charity using … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk is proud to support the 40th Orwell Walk, Run & Cycle on 26 June 2016