65 representatives from a range of Suffolk's venues attended Community Action Suffolk's Village Halls and Community Buildings conference on 2 November 2017 at the Blackbourne Centre, Elmswell. It was the perfect opportunity to … Read Article about Village Halls and Community Buildings conference success, further training on offer
Archives for 2017
Discounted “Electrical Safety Testing” course for village halls: 30 November 2017
Community Action Suffolk, working with Quick Test, is offering a discounted Electrical Safety Testing course for village halls and community buildings. Thursday 30 November 2017 9:30am to 1pm Ipswich £80+VAT per person (normally … Read Article about Discounted “Electrical Safety Testing” course for village halls: 30 November 2017
Charity trustee boards should be more diverse… and CAS can help with that
New research involving around 3,500 trustees shows boards are not reflective of the communities charities serve, with men outnumbering women two to one The research recommends that charities do more to promote diversity on their … Read Article about Charity trustee boards should be more diverse… and CAS can help with that
Call blockers for people living with dementia
We all receive unwanted phone calls. They are a nuisance, but they also put us at risk of being scammed and this risk is even more acute for those who are living with dementia. The National Trading Standards Scam Team (NTS Scams Team) has secured … Read Article about Call blockers for people living with dementia
National Pro Bono Week: How a local law firm has supported voluntary organisations
National Pro Bono Week (6 November 2017) is a nationwide campaign to amplify the range and impact of voluntary free legal advice that legal professionals provide ‘pro bono’ – for the public good – every year. At a local level, Suffolk ProHelp … Read Article about National Pro Bono Week: How a local law firm has supported voluntary organisations
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – How it affects you
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on Friday 25 May 2018, and is an extension of the current Data Protection legislation. It will affect how organisations hold and process personal data (this can be things like contact … Read Article about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – How it affects you
National Pro Bono Week 2017 – free, professional support available in Suffolk
National Pro Bono Week (6 November 2017) is a nationwide campaign to amplify the range and impact of voluntary free legal advice that legal professionals provide 'pro bono' - for the public good - every year. At a local level, Suffolk ProHelp is a … Read Article about National Pro Bono Week 2017 – free, professional support available in Suffolk
Can you hear us? Why Suffolk’s voluntary sector is failing to be heard and what can we do about it
Community Action Suffolk has been working with a group of charities and other partners (including a PR agency) over the summer to discuss how Suffolk’s voluntary sector can have more influence, power and persuasion. We are holding an event in late … Read Article about Can you hear us? Why Suffolk’s voluntary sector is failing to be heard and what can we do about it
Community Buying now saving money for LPG users and their heating bills
Community Buying at CAS and Community Action Suffolk are pleased to announce that not only can we help people makes savings on heating oil deliveries, we are now able to help with heating costs for LPG users too (Bulk and Bottled LPG - Liquid … Read Article about Community Buying now saving money for LPG users and their heating bills
Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference workshops just announced. Only 9 days left to book!
The workshops for Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference have just been announced, with some invaluable support on offer, from funding to insurance. The Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference will take place … Read Article about Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference workshops just announced. Only 9 days left to book!
CAS staff use their “employer supported volunteering” hours to help FareShare UK
Members of Community Action Suffolk's volunteering team spent the day (19 October 2017) with FareShare UK in Ipswich, working in the warehouse to sort food which would have otherwise gone to waste. The team helped sort cereals, pasta, sauces and … Read Article about CAS staff use their “employer supported volunteering” hours to help FareShare UK
Community Hubs research opportunity for North West Ipswich
The NWIBLT has extended the closing date to apply for the “Community Hubs” research project. The North West Ipswich Big Local Trust Partnership would like to commission research on “Community Hubs” in the area with a view to developing a two … Read Article about Community Hubs research opportunity for North West Ipswich
Meet the speakers: Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference 2017
Organised by Community Action Suffolk, the Suffolk Village Halls and Community Building Conference will bring together all those involved with such buildings. Thursday 2 November 201710am to 3:30pm (registration and market … Read Article about Meet the speakers: Suffolk Village Halls and Community Buildings Conference 2017
CAS appoints new Business Support Officer
At Community Action Suffolk, we are committed to supporting VCSE sector organisations through their entire business journey. To do this, we offer information and guidance on all aspects of Economy and Enterprise for the VCSE sector in Suffolk, … Read Article about CAS appoints new Business Support Officer
Free funding and volunteering event for communities (25 October)
Babergh and Mid Suffolk are hosting a free Funding and Volunteering Fair this October for community groups looking to attract more funding and volunteers across the districts. The Fair, to be held at Henley Community Centre between 10am and 3.15pm … Read Article about Free funding and volunteering event for communities (25 October)