There will be significant changes to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as from Monday 17th June 2013. The long awaited introduction of portable certificates which can be used with one or more organisation will start on that day; this is to … Read Article about Changes to the Disclosure and Barring Service come in on 17th June 2013
Archives for 2013
Wendy Herber talks to Radio Suffolk about the difficulties in obtaining Lottery Funding in Suffolk
Listen to Community Action Suffolk director Wendy Herber talk to Stephen Foster on Radio Suffolk about the difficulties in obtaining Lottery Funding and how Community Action Suffolk can help. listen to ‘Wendy Herber talks to Radio Suffolk about … Read Article about Wendy Herber talks to Radio Suffolk about the difficulties in obtaining Lottery Funding in Suffolk
One in three families living in fuel poverty in parts of Suffolk, shock figures show
Vulnerable families are “struggling to survive” it was warned last night after figures revealed one in three families live in fuel poverty in parts of Suffolk. More than 50,000 – or 16% – of Suffolk families suffered from fuel poverty in 2011, … Read Article about One in three families living in fuel poverty in parts of Suffolk, shock figures show
New course could be a life saver for Haverhill students
Samuel Ward Academy Students received Save A Life certificates and Food Safety qualifications as part of the school’s enrichment programme. Year seven and eight pupils completed the online Food Safety Certificate and took part in an afternoon of … Read Article about New course could be a life saver for Haverhill students
Community energy buying scheme heralded a success
Community Action Suffolk’s participation in the Cheaper Energy Together (CET) project has lead to over 500 households registering with the scheme and so far approximately 70 have switched electricity and/or gas suppliers and saved themselves an … Read Article about Community energy buying scheme heralded a success
Halesworth Food & Drink Fair
Halesworth Food & Drink Fair, Thoroughfare, 23/6/13 10 am - 4 pm. There is still time to book a stall Contact Jo Crampton, 01986 872345 [email protected] twitter @ehippies … Read Article about Halesworth Food & Drink Fair
Community Action Suffolk takes to the stage in West Suffolk
Community Action Suffolk ran its first event since its creation at Wickhambrook Memorial Social Centre in West Suffolk offering enterprise and funding support to voluntary organisations and social enterprises. The event took place on Wednesday … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk takes to the stage in West Suffolk
Rural Broadband – What has it ever done for me?
If you want to know more about available support to help you grow your business online, most business support services are delivered locally, so in the first instance contact your local County Council's Economic Development Unit. If you are an … Read Article about Rural Broadband – What has it ever done for me?
Second home in the country?
Dr Wil Gibson of Community Action Suffolk is calling on Planning Authorities to undertake community based housing needs surveys to identify endogenous needs and for them to use a system of land auctions. He said the biggest challenge facing rural … Read Article about Second home in the country?
Chief Executive Nicky Thompson talks to Terry Baxter on Radio Suffolk about the launch of Community Action Suffolk
Nicky Thompson spoke this morning to Terry Baxter on BBC Radio Suffolk about the launch of Community Action Suffolk. listen to ‘Nicky Thompson talks to Terry Baxter on Radio Suffolk about the launch of Community Action Suffolk’ on Audioboo … Read Article about Chief Executive Nicky Thompson talks to Terry Baxter on Radio Suffolk about the launch of Community Action Suffolk
Community Action Suffolk responds to the budget
Dr Wil Gibson of Suffolk ACRE, a charity supporting communities in rural areas, said: "The difficulty for a rural county like Suffolk is that there aren't many homes being built in the market towns and villages. My main concern is that we are hearing … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk responds to the budget
Welcome to the New Community Action Suffolk Website
We hope you like the new website. Please keep coming back so you can get all the latest information about the new organisation and what it is up to. We will look to develop the site further as time develops but if there are additional comments you … Read Article about Welcome to the New Community Action Suffolk Website
Roger Turkington talks to Radio Suffolk about Cheaper Energy Schemes
Director of Operations at Suffolk ACRE, Roger Turkington, talks to Terry Baxter at Radio Suffolk about Cheaper Energy Together and our Oil Buying Scheme. Part 1 listen to ‘Roger Turkington talks to Terry Baxter from Radio Suffolk on Cheaper … Read Article about Roger Turkington talks to Radio Suffolk about Cheaper Energy Schemes