If your organisation is looking to apply for funding now or in the future you can’t underestimate the importance of a Business plan! Don’t miss our Introduction to Business Planning course on 16th October. Follow the link below to book your space. … Read Article about Introduction to Business Planning course
Archives for 2019
Chief Executive’s September 2019 Blog
Rural Life and the Frightening Reality of Domestic Abuse Having started my professional life in the police, I’m not at all naive to the reality of domestic abuse throughout this country. Sadly, it’s an issue which is very much alive and well, … Read Article about Chief Executive’s September 2019 Blog
National Lottery boost for Suffolk ProHelp PRESS RELEASE September 2019
The National Lottery Community Fund has made a huge difference to Suffolk’s 5,000 charities and voluntary organisations by funding the work of Suffolk ProHelp for the next three years. Suffolk ProHelp, a scheme run by Community Action Suffolk, … Read Article about National Lottery boost for Suffolk ProHelp PRESS RELEASE September 2019
Suffolk Action Week -New volunteering campaign
Suffolk Action Week is a NEW volunteer recruitment campaign created in partnership with Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk Libraries, East of England CO-OP and many other Suffolk charities. Are you considering volunteering? Find out more about … Read Article about Suffolk Action Week -New volunteering campaign
Chief Executive’s August 2019 Blog
What if Suffolk Became the UK’s Leading Light on Volunteering? Whenever I’m travelling around the county, meeting with businesses, schools, community groups and families, I’m reminded just how much the perception of ‘volunteering’ varies. For … Read Article about Chief Executive’s August 2019 Blog
Learning Lunch: Microsoft 365- untapped IT potential for your organisation
Learning Lunches are a valuable opportunity to informally network with colleagues across the voluntary sector and to hear from some guest speakers who are experts in their field. These events are hosted by some special venues across … Read Article about Learning Lunch: Microsoft 365- untapped IT potential for your organisation
VCSE Loneliness Forum
The VCSE Loneliness Forum recently took place in Ipswich on 23 July 2019. Delegates enjoyed a really informative morning with an introduction from Chris Abraham, (Chief Executive of CAS), Sally Connick, (Head of Community and Voluntary Action) and … Read Article about VCSE Loneliness Forum
Understanding Social Value – how to map your social value offer: For not for profit organisations who wish to tender with Suffolk County Council for contracts to deliver services
Are you considering Social Value in your tender applications? Do you know what it means and what your Social Value offer is? Can you show it? Community Action Suffolk and Suffolk County Council are working in partnership this year to … Read Article about Understanding Social Value – how to map your social value offer: For not for profit organisations who wish to tender with Suffolk County Council for contracts to deliver services
Deadline approaching – Suffolk Community Awards
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release There are only a few weeks left to enter the new Suffolk Community Awards with the deadline of 21st July fast approaching. Launched in May, the new Suffolk Community Awards are a unique partnership … Read Article about Deadline approaching – Suffolk Community Awards
Social Investment in Action
On Monday the 24th June, I spent the day in sunny Sheffield with fellow grantees from the Connect Fund. The Connect Fund funds my post of Social Investment Officer and has a mission to grow the social investment market. As most of us didn’t know much … Read Article about Social Investment in Action
Revealed: The most and least expensive places to live in Suffolk
EADT | 04 July 2019 | Sophie Barnett Seven of the ten cheapest places to live in Suffolk are in one seaside town, new figures reveal. Lowestoft was ranked the most affordable place in Suffolk to buy a home in 2018 - with areas such as the High … Read Article about Revealed: The most and least expensive places to live in Suffolk
New Chair Of Trustees
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
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
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