Community Action Suffolk continues to regularly attend the Better Broadband for Suffolk Stakeholder Board meeting that Suffolk County Council hosts. This meeting provides us an opportunity to feedback concerns we hear from your communities but … Read Article about Better Broadband for Suffolk: update
Archives for June 2017
Volunteers make the difference at another successful Great East Swim
First-time and veteran volunteers gave a few hours of their time last weekend (Saturday 17 June 2017) to make the Great East Swim another triumphant Suffolk event. It was truly a family day, with one volunteer being just four years old! 25 … Read Article about Volunteers make the difference at another successful Great East Swim
Could you help Lowestoft once year? Event on 29 June 2017
Lowestoft residents are invited to drop in to Lowestoft Library on Thursday 29 June 2017, to find out how they can give a few hours of their time every year to make a difference to the town. Most local events could not happen without volunteers, … Read Article about Could you help Lowestoft once year? Event on 29 June 2017
Happy Suffolk Day! Let’s celebrate our volunteers, organisations and community buildings!
Happy Suffolk Day! Today is all about celebrating Suffolk and the great things our county offers. We do have exceptionally good volunteers, voluntary organisations and charities! Why not celebrate Suffolk Day by nominating a volunteer, a local … Read Article about Happy Suffolk Day! Let’s celebrate our volunteers, organisations and community buildings!
Agenda announced: Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference 2017
Organised by Community Action Suffolk, the Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference brings together all those involved with village halls and community buildings. It gives you the chance to network with others, hear from national … Read Article about Agenda announced: Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference 2017
New online service supports Suffolk’s voluntary organisations to be more effective
Suffolk’s voluntary organisations and charities can now show that they are safe, well-run providers thanks to a new online Quality Standard launched by Community Action Suffolk. The Community Action Suffolk Quality Standard is awarded to … Read Article about New online service supports Suffolk’s voluntary organisations to be more effective
Free training for Haverhill organisations
Voluntary organisations in Haverhill will benefit from free training courses delivered by Community Action Suffolk (CAS), following £1,000 of funding from the One Haverhill Partnership. The courses, “Project Planning” and “Writing a Good Funding … Read Article about Free training for Haverhill organisations
Office rental available at Kirkley Centre
Community Action Suffolk's Kirkley Centre in Lowestoft, currently has office space to rent. Serviced office suite within a modern purpose built community/business centre. 89sq m (960 sq ft). Rent includes water, drainage, electricity, gas, repairs … Read Article about Office rental available at Kirkley Centre
Suffolk Social Prescribing Network Launch
Suffolk County Council launched the new Suffolk Social Prescribing Network at an event on 24 May 2017, attended by a wide range of public sector and VCSE representatives, including Community Action Suffolk. The whole day event heard about a number … Read Article about Suffolk Social Prescribing Network Launch
The importance of Trustee Training: have you booked your place?
Next in our series of guest blogs on the Community Action Suffolk website, Liz Brownsell, charity specialist at Birketts Solicitors, discusses the the importance of training for trustees. We all know how important it is for the effective … Read Article about The importance of Trustee Training: have you booked your place?
Volunteers’ Week 2017: Suffolk’s volunteers tell us how they find the time to help others
In support of Volunteers’ Week 2017, we hear from some of Suffolk's volunteers! "I don't have the time" isn't an excuse for these busy people, because volunteering doesn't have to be a big commitment. Just spending two minutes when you can is … Read Article about Volunteers’ Week 2017: Suffolk’s volunteers tell us how they find the time to help others
Volunteers’ Week 2017 videos: Geoff and Emma talk volunteering
It's Volunteers' Week! Have you seen these Volunteer Suffolk videos? Geoff from Pathways Care Farm and Emma from Inspire Counselling and Training talk about the importance of volunteers, and what volunteering can do for you. … Read Article about Volunteers’ Week 2017 videos: Geoff and Emma talk volunteering
Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference: 15 July 2017
About the Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference 2017 Organised by Community Action Suffolk, this conference will bring together all those involved with village halls and community buildings. This is a day to learn and provide … Read Article about Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference: 15 July 2017
Volunteers’ Week 2017: Suffolk organisations tell us just how important volunteers are!
In support of Volunteers' Week 2017, we hear from some of the volunteer managers and coordinators in Suffolk who tell us how important volunteers are! Christina is volunteer manager at Suffolk Mind based in Hadleigh and Ipswich. She said: … Read Article about Volunteers’ Week 2017: Suffolk organisations tell us just how important volunteers are!
Volunteers’ Week 2017: How Suffolk’s organisations are celebrating their volunteers
It's Volunteers' Week! It's an annual event which takes place at the start of June. It celebrates the contribution made by millions of volunteers across the UK. Here's a sample of what some of Suffolk's charities and organisations are up to, … Read Article about Volunteers’ Week 2017: How Suffolk’s organisations are celebrating their volunteers