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Did you know that even though you are off mains gas you can get a smart meter for your electricity supply?

Did you know that even though you are off mains gas you can get a smart meter for your electricity supply? Community Action Suffolk is working with our partners in the ACRE Network and Smart Energy GB to raise awareness of the smart meter … Read Article about Did you know that even though you are off mains gas you can get a smart meter for your electricity supply?

Community Action Suffolk excited to continue the “onesuffolk” website service

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is excited to be continuing the onesuffolk website service from 1 November 2016, offering organisations in Suffolk’s voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector the opportunity to have their own, low-cost … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk excited to continue the “onesuffolk” website service

What is “Social Impact Measurement” and why is it important to your organisation?

Social Impact Measurement is being able to demonstrate how effective your organisation is and what difference it is making, in the wider context. We are holding an event on 2 November 2016, to present our findings from a Social Impact … Read Article about What is “Social Impact Measurement” and why is it important to your organisation?

Suffolk’s voluntary sector recognised as Community Action Suffolk Award winners are announced

The winners of Community Action Suffolk’s 2016 Awards have been announced, recognising the volunteers, communities and young people making an impact on the lives of people in Suffolk. The Anne Dunford OBE award – for youth participation WASSUP … Read Article about Suffolk’s voluntary sector recognised as Community Action Suffolk Award winners are announced

Talent Match supports Jess into full time employment, “I simply cannot thank them enough”

We’re really grateful when young people who have been supported by Talent Match, let us know what difference we have made to them. Below is a story from Jess, who came to Talent Match Lowestoft in September 2015. Talent Match is a free service for … Read Article about Talent Match supports Jess into full time employment, “I simply cannot thank them enough”

Local organisations find their feet in funding – if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!

15 organisations were represented at the latest Community Action Suffolk locality networking event in Ipswich (Thursday 22 September 2016), where local groups came together to network and share ideas. Majoring on funding, groups heard from … Read Article about Local organisations find their feet in funding – if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!

Our recent training was “A brilliant chance to… strengthen your organisation’s ability to successfully use volunteers”

Community Action Suffolk Volunteering Services team had a successful and enjoyable day delivering ‘Introduction to Involving Volunteers’ training at the Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Council office on 13 September 2016. The day was not only fun … Read Article about Our recent training was “A brilliant chance to… strengthen your organisation’s ability to successfully use volunteers”

Could you help to get Suffolk volunteering?

We are looking for two people who are passionate about volunteering, to have a direct impact on the direction of the Suffolk Volunteering Strategy. We know that volunteering makes a big difference to Suffolk lives and benefits local organisations, … Read Article about Could you help to get Suffolk volunteering?