*[UPDATE 26 October 2015] We have postponed the Realising The Value conference to 4 March 2016. We are building on your feedback to make this an invaluable resource and unmissable opportunity to strengthen your organisation for 2016 onwards. Now … Read Article about “The day I told my boss to shut up and listen”: find out more on 6 November
Archives for 2015
Locality Network meeting – Explore Connect East Ipswich
Monday 19 October 2015 (Arrival: 9:45am, Start: 10am, Finish 12:15pm) at Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road, Ipswich IP1 6DG Connect East Ipswich is an Early Adopter site in the IP3 and IP4 areas of Ipswich linked to the … Read Article about Locality Network meeting – Explore Connect East Ipswich
Positive meeting held about the future of Castle Hill Community Centre
Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting yesterday (Monday 5 October 2015) at Castle Hill Community Centre to consider its options for the future. We were very pleased to hear that there is a strong desire to keep the centre at the heart of … Read Article about Positive meeting held about the future of Castle Hill Community Centre
The Buses Bill – Don’t forget Rural England too!
(Update provided by Liam Tatton-Bennett on behalf of the ACRE network) The Buses Bill, announced by the Government in May 2015 and currently timetabled for a winter first reading, is intended to complement the Cities and Local Government … Read Article about The Buses Bill – Don’t forget Rural England too!
Join the Talent Match Youth Panel in Ipswich for 18-24 year olds
Youth employment service Talent Match is looking for young people to join their Youth Panel to help shape the service and gain new skills. Talent Match offers help and support for 18-24 year olds who have been out of employment, education or … Read Article about Join the Talent Match Youth Panel in Ipswich for 18-24 year olds
A Study into the State of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in Norfolk and Suffolk
Commissioned by the New Anglia LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership), 'A Study into the State of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in Norfolk and Suffolk' has recently been published by Big Society Funding CIC (September … Read Article about A Study into the State of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in Norfolk and Suffolk
How does loneliness and social isolation affect your organisation and those you work with?
Research by the Campaign to End Loneliness has found that loneliness and social isolation are harmful to our health, and these issues can affect people at any time of life. Your organisation or group may support people who are affected, and … Read Article about How does loneliness and social isolation affect your organisation and those you work with?
6 Nov: Realising The Value Conference – Be a part of it!
[UPDATE 26 October 2015] We have postponed the Realising The Value conference to 4 March 2016. We are building on your feedback to make this an invaluable resource and unmissable opportunity to strengthen your organisation for 2016 onwards. Friday … Read Article about 6 Nov: Realising The Value Conference – Be a part of it!
Have your say on Volunteering in Suffolk
As part of the development of a Suffolk-wide Volunteering Strategy, Community Action Suffolk wants to hear from people, businesses, organisations and volunteers on their views around volunteering. The development of the Strategy aims … Read Article about Have your say on Volunteering in Suffolk
Understanding the insurance needs of voluntary and community sector organisations in Suffolk
Community Action Suffolk currently provides an extensive range of insurance products for voluntary and community sector organisations in Suffolk. We now have an opportunity to influence the development of a new insurance project for the sector. … Read Article about Understanding the insurance needs of voluntary and community sector organisations in Suffolk
How do you grow your community? Let us know!
A new campaign, Grow Your Community, has been launched in Suffolk to recognise the positive changes people make to their communities and to inspire others to grow their community. Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is asking people to visit … Read Article about How do you grow your community? Let us know!
Better Broadband for Suffolk update from Community Action Suffolk
Here is the latest Community Action Suffolk update from Better Broadband for Suffolk... Community Action Suffolk has for some time now been on the Better Broadband Suffolk Partnership Board, which Suffolk County Council set up at the start of … Read Article about Better Broadband for Suffolk update from Community Action Suffolk
Castle Hill Community Centre announcement and open meeting
After much consideration, Community Action Suffolk will not be extending the lease of the Castle Hill Community Centre in Ipswich, when it expires on 31 March 2016. Until that time, the centre will continue to operate as usual; bookings, room hire … Read Article about Castle Hill Community Centre announcement and open meeting
Final Week for Bookings for Grow your Community Conference
Community Action Suffolk has developed a suite of conferences for the autumn. Each conference can be attended in its own right but they are designed to complement each other and you may find all three very helpful. The Grow Your Community … Read Article about Final Week for Bookings for Grow your Community Conference
17 September: Views sought on Lowestoft seafront
The people of Lowestoft are being asked for their views on the future of the seafront. The Lowestoft Coastal Community Team, a group consisting of local business leaders and representatives from Waveney District Council and Lowestoft Rising, is … Read Article about 17 September: Views sought on Lowestoft seafront