Efforts to create a “legacy for future generations” were set in motion as groups gathered to plot the resurrection of a condemned community hub. A 12-month target was set to draw up plans to replace Woodbridge Youth Centre, in The Avenue, near … Read Article about Youth club building revival a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ for Woodbridge
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UPDATE (13 Jan) from Suffolk Resilience Forum: Adverse weather and tidal flooding in Suffolk
UPDATE (13 January) As part of preparations for severe weather in Suffolk during today and into the early hours of tomorrow, the Suffolk Resilience Forum is keen to repeat their message, urging residents and businesses in coastal areas of Suffolk … Read Article about UPDATE (13 Jan) from Suffolk Resilience Forum: Adverse weather and tidal flooding in Suffolk
Case study: Agencies work together to build H’s confidence and employability
Here is a recent story about the development of "H" and a number of the agencies who are successfully working together to help him. Suffolk Wheels 2 Work (W2W) Suffolk W2W recently presented a client, "H", to Ipswich Rider Training … Read Article about Case study: Agencies work together to build H’s confidence and employability
Important information: NHS currently under pressure and asking for your help
Because it is winter, the NHS is seeing more people with breathing problems. They need your help today and over this weekend. CAS is helping to share the important messages below and is asking you to share them, as soon as possible, with your … Read Article about Important information: NHS currently under pressure and asking for your help
£1,660,900 awarded to help young people’s employability in Suffolk
We are pleased to announce £1,660,900 of grant funding for a project providing targeted and intensive support for young people in Suffolk who are long-term unemployed or economically inactive, to gain and sustain employment and … Read Article about £1,660,900 awarded to help young people’s employability in Suffolk
Suffolk Trading Standards: Avian Influenza Information
Community Action Suffolk is supporting Suffolk Trading Standards to share the latest information about Avian Influenza, with Parish and Town Councils in Suffolk. We would be grateful if you could share this information with your local communities, … Read Article about Suffolk Trading Standards: Avian Influenza Information
Show that your organisation has a professional and safe approach with the CAS Quality Standard
The CAS Quality Standard is an award which your organisation can work towards to demonstrate its effectiveness and efficiency, launching on 1 December 2016. The CAS Quality Standard endorsed by Suffolk County Council and … Read Article about Show that your organisation has a professional and safe approach with the CAS Quality Standard
Volunteer Suffolk: Organisations getting first glimpses of the new volunteer recruitment website for Suffolk
“Volunteer Suffolk” is a new volunteering database and website to advertise volunteering roles in Suffolk, helping local organisations to recruit volunteers. This week has seen the first demonstration events taking place around the county. … Read Article about Volunteer Suffolk: Organisations getting first glimpses of the new volunteer recruitment website for Suffolk
Save time and money when buying your heating oil
If you are one of over 46,000 households in Suffolk which is off the mains gas network, you could be saving money on your oil heating bill thanks to a local social enterprise. Community Action Suffolk (CAS) runs a community buying scheme … Read Article about Save time and money when buying your heating oil
New CAS training courses announced and now booking for 2017
Community Action Suffolk has announced details of its latest training courses aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Suffolk. CAS will run over 40 training courses from January through to June 2017, covering a range … Read Article about New CAS training courses announced and now booking for 2017
Winter Offer: 20% discount on room hire at The Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft
We are offering a 20% discount off new standard rate bookings for mid sized and larger rooms for December 2016 and January 2017! Mid sized room was £110 for a full day – special offer rate £88Suffolk Suite was £150 for a full day rate – special … Read Article about Winter Offer: 20% discount on room hire at The Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft
Low cost fundraising workshops to celebrate Local Charities Day
To celebrate Local Charities Day (16 December 2016), the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) is delivering three workshops in Ipswich on the 7 December 2016, funded by the Office for Civil Society. The training offers small … Read Article about Low cost fundraising workshops to celebrate Local Charities Day
Volunteer Suffolk: A new volunteer recruitment website for Suffolk
“Volunteer Suffolk” is a new volunteering database and website to advertise volunteering roles in Suffolk, helping local organisations to recruit volunteers. “Volunteer Suffolk” will launch in early 2017, and is run by Community Action Suffolk … Read Article about Volunteer Suffolk: A new volunteer recruitment website for Suffolk
Suffolk Coastal: Parish Profiles now available
Throughout 2016-17 we are looking at how to map community assets at a parish level. Work with Health and Wellbeing Suffolk has enabled us to look at community assets by parishes where the population is less than 1,000 … Read Article about Suffolk Coastal: Parish Profiles now available
Pulling together to support the Haverhill community
Community Action Suffolk received £328,424 to fund the local conversation in Haverhill South from the Trust, using money raised by Health Intend through The Health Lottery. The investment has been awarded through the Trust’s local conversations … Read Article about Pulling together to support the Haverhill community
