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
Archives for 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
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
CAS Obtains Cyber Essentials Certification
Community Action Suffolk has recently been successful in obtaining the Cyber Essentials Certification. Cyber Essentials is an industry recognised and externally verified certification that shows that you have met a required standard in Cyber Security … Read Article about CAS Obtains Cyber Essentials Certification
CAS Learning Lunch: Charity Incorporation
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 Suffolk. Date: … Read Article about CAS Learning Lunch: Charity Incorporation
CAS Chief Exec on the sofa with Lesley Dolphin, BBC Radio Suffolk
Community Action Suffolk Chief Exec Christine Abraham was interviewed on the sofa with Lesley Dolphin, Wednesday 8th May. A fabulous interview highlighting the amazing work of the diverse voluntary groups in Suffolk. Sharing her passion for the … Read Article about CAS Chief Exec on the sofa with Lesley Dolphin, BBC Radio Suffolk
New era sees director of innovation appointed
Suffolk Business | 2nd May 2019 An experienced voluntary sector director has been appointed to a newly created role at Community Action Suffolk. Hannah Reid, who has been part of the organisation for five years, will now support … Read Article about New era sees director of innovation appointed
Chief Executive’s April 2019 Blog
There probably aren’t many Charity CEO’s and heads of fundraising, or business development leads at social enterprises, who sat in their careers advice session at school and named that role as their dream option. That’s not to say that these roles … Read Article about Chief Executive’s April 2019 Blog
A new film about Low Income Rural Britain
24th April 2019 | Written by Elliot Kett, The RSA, Engagement and Communications Coordinator - Food, Farming & Countryside Commission Farmers who can’t afford to eat the food they produce. Local people who can’t afford to live in … Read Article about A new film about Low Income Rural Britain