Community Action Suffolk, CAS is the county’s leading infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. CAS are currently seeking a Chair of the Trustee Board from September who can lead the … Read Article about New Chair Of Trustees
Archives for June 2019
Chief Executive June 2019 Blog – Unsung Heroes
Chris on Unsung Heroes I recently had the great pleasure of being involved in the first awarding of the Suffolk medal. Three individuals – Terry Hunt, Rev Canon Sally Fogden, and Richard Martineau – all became the inaugural winners. As I … Read Article about Chief Executive June 2019 Blog – Unsung Heroes
Huge Congratulations
Huge congratulations goes to CAS’s very own Sarah Mortimer – Senior Manager, Community Engagement who recently completed a mile at the Great East Swim in a brilliant time of 31:18. This amazing achievement meant that Sarah was 3rd fastest for her … Read Article about Huge Congratulations
‘Playing Out Suffolk’ Workshop
What is Playing Out? It originates from Bristol but its concept is based on how our society used to ‘play out’ in the past. Playing Out is a social enterprise that describes itself in the following way: “We are a parent and resident led … Read Article about ‘Playing Out Suffolk’ Workshop
Celebrating Volunteering in Suffolk -Short films
Community Action Suffolk has created a number of short films to celebrate and showcase youth volunteering in Suffolk, starring young people who wouldn’t normally shout out loud about their volunteering achievements! Young people who make an … Read Article about Celebrating Volunteering in Suffolk -Short films
Launch of the Suffolk Community Awards
In a unique partnership, Community Action Suffolk (‘CAS’), Suffolk County Council and the Suffolk Association of Local Councils (‘SALC’) are today launching the new Suffolk Community Awards. These collaborative awards celebrate and recognise the … Read Article about Launch of the Suffolk Community Awards
ProHelp Audioburst #5 : Hollesley Village Hall & Ufford Charities
Angela Lee-Foster talks to Gerry Bathe from from Hollesley Village Hall and Judi Hallet from Ufford Charities about how Suffolk ProHelp assisted them. … Read Article about ProHelp Audioburst #5 : Hollesley Village Hall & Ufford Charities
ProHelp Audioburst #4 : Deben Peninsula
Angela Lee-Foster talks to Sonia & Julie from East Suffolk Council about how Suffolk ProHelp have helped Deben Peninsula Coastal Community Team. … Read Article about ProHelp Audioburst #4 : Deben Peninsula
ProHelp Audioburst #3 : Halesworth Community Sport and Leisure
To celebrate Small Charities Week we are showcasing the work of Suffolk ProHelp through a series of short podcasts. Today Angela Lee-Foster talks to Anne Fleming from Halesworth Community Sport and Leisure. … Read Article about ProHelp Audioburst #3 : Halesworth Community Sport and Leisure
ProHelp Audioburst #2 : Plaice & Erasmus
Angela Lee-Foster talks to Julia & Hedley Griffin from the Erasmus foundation and Nick Loomes from Plaice Architects about how the ProHelp scheme has supported the Meeting rooms project. … Read Article about ProHelp Audioburst #2 : Plaice & Erasmus
ProHelp Audioburst #1 : Jetty Lane
Angela Lee-Foster talks to Cordelia Richman about how the ProHelp scheme has supported Jetty Lane, the youth & arts centre for Woodbridge. … Read Article about ProHelp Audioburst #1 : Jetty Lane
Safeguarding Trainers (self-employed) wanted
Are you searching for an opportunity to make a difference? Role: Safeguarding Trainer (Self-employed) Due to the success of our safeguarding training Community Action Suffolk are looking for excellent self-employed Safeguarding Trainers to join … Read Article about Safeguarding Trainers (self-employed) wanted
Chief Executive’s May 2019 Blog
I am proud of so many initiatives which Community Action Suffolk is feeding into, influencing, and bringing a voice to, on a local and national stage. One area which is particularly important at the moment, is the topic of ‘rural economy’, and how … Read Article about Chief Executive’s May 2019 Blog