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? We are pleased to announce details of this networking event offered by Community Action Suffolk in West Suffolk. This … Read Article about We’re talking funding, good neighbours and community buildings at our next networking event on 19th March
Archives for 2015
Fundraising support and advice for Ipswich groups continues
(23rd February 2015) As a follow-up to our busy Funding Fair in January, 16 Ipswich VCS group representatives came together today at our first Locality Networking Event in the borough this year, facilitated by our local Community Field Officer, … Read Article about Fundraising support and advice for Ipswich groups continues
New Suffolk Congress Representatives on the Health and Wellbeing Board
The Suffolk Congress has a seat on the Suffolk Health and Wellbeing Board as a representative for the VCS. Following the retirement of Jacqui Martin, Suffolk Family Carers, Congress held an election for a new representative and a substitute. … Read Article about New Suffolk Congress Representatives on the Health and Wellbeing Board
Contribute to an important new initiative in Sudbury
Invitation to VCS organisations in Sudbury and the surrounding area (An invitation from Shirley Moore, CEO The Befriending Scheme) You are invited to attend a meeting on Friday 6th March 2015 to discuss an ambitious new project in Sudbury and … Read Article about Contribute to an important new initiative in Sudbury
Broadband funding plea for isolated rural communities
The next Government is being urged to invest in alternative solutions for the isolated rural communities left behind by the national rollout of superfast broadband by BDUK. Community Action Suffolk is backing a call by its national body ACRE … Read Article about Broadband funding plea for isolated rural communities
Call to scrap ‘bedroom tax’ for small, rural communities
The next Government must scrap the ‘bedroom tax’ in rural communities with fewer than 3,000 people, says Community Action Suffolk. Community Action Suffolk is backing a call by its national body, ACRE, which says there simply aren’t enough … Read Article about Call to scrap ‘bedroom tax’ for small, rural communities
Suffolk Wheels 2 Work getting more people to work across more of Suffolk
Suffolk Wheels 2 Work expands to Sudbury and Stowmarket with JobCentre Plus. Thanks to funding made available through the Department of Work and Pensions, Suffolk Wheels 2 Work has recently launched a 6 month project offering scooter loans to … Read Article about Suffolk Wheels 2 Work getting more people to work across more of Suffolk
FREE Neighbourhood Planning Workshop – 25th March
Community Action Suffolk supported by Forest Heath District Council, St Edmundsbury Borough Council, Suffolk County Council and Locality.org.uk are hosting a free Neighbourhood Planning Workshop specifically for Parish Councils and Community Groups … Read Article about FREE Neighbourhood Planning Workshop – 25th March
FREE networking event for community groups: 23rd February in Ipswich
We are pleased to announce details of the next network event offered by Community Action Suffolk in Ipswich. The event will take place on Monday 23rd February 2015, 10am - 12pm. Following on from the successful Ipswich Funding Fair in January, … Read Article about FREE networking event for community groups: 23rd February in Ipswich
When to apply to register your charity
Community Field Officers are often asked about this and it can take a while for new organisations to fully understand exactly what structure they want/need to be. We would say “please don’t worry too much in the early days”. The main thing to do … Read Article about When to apply to register your charity
Councillors in Long Melford keen to find a way of ending exodus of home-hunters
(source: East Anglian Daily Times by Emma Brennan) Fears that some local people will be forced to move away from their home village to get a foothold on the property ladder have led to a housing needs survey. Long Melford Parish Council is … Read Article about Councillors in Long Melford keen to find a way of ending exodus of home-hunters
Social Investment: What are the opportunities and how can you use it?
This seminar delivered by NCVO will provide participants with a detailed introduction to social investment and the types of social investment available, explaining the pros and cons associated to each. Participants will then have the opportunity … Read Article about Social Investment: What are the opportunities and how can you use it?
Turning Point awarded the contract for the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service
Press Release from Suffolk Public Health Public Health Suffolk is pleased to announce that the contract for the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service has been awarded to Turning Point and will commence on 1st April 2015. The contract … Read Article about Turning Point awarded the contract for the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service
Nominations welcomed for Suffolk Adult Learners’ Awards 2015
Community Action Suffolk is once again proud to be sponsoring the Inspirational Learner Award at the LEAP Suffolk Adult Learner Awards for 2015. Julia Miller, Senior Development Officer for VCSE Learning and Skills at CAS, says, "Last year’s … Read Article about Nominations welcomed for Suffolk Adult Learners’ Awards 2015
Do you look after volunteers in your organisation? Come and share ideas with others who do
We are delighted to announce a series of Volunteering network meetings for Suffolk throughout 2015. We have 41 of these events scheduled for the year. The aim of these Volunteering network events is for you, the managers and coordinators who … Read Article about Do you look after volunteers in your organisation? Come and share ideas with others who do