Start the survey here Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is carrying out a survey to evaluate the support services it currently provides and identify any gaps in its services. The survey will also identify the support needs of voluntary and community … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk and voluntary sector survey
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Volunteer Suffolk website gets Police backing
A new volunteering website in Suffolk has received the seal of approval from the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Tim Passmore said the volunteer sector improved the quality of life for many people in the community and said that many would be … Read Article about Volunteer Suffolk website gets Police backing
“Minding The Gap” project launches on 22 March
Wednesday 22 March 2017 marks the launch of our exciting new project, Minding The Gap. This project provides targeted and intensive support for young people in Suffolk who are unemployed or economically inactive, who face significant … Read Article about “Minding The Gap” project launches on 22 March
Fully BOOKed networking event in Ipswich gets the VCSE sector talking
A room of 21 passionate people from the VCSE and statutory sectors joined our VCSE Locality Officer Kirsty Wilmot in Ipswich on 2 March 2017, to share ideas and get funding advice for their organisations. The event coincided with World Book Day, … Read Article about Fully BOOKed networking event in Ipswich gets the VCSE sector talking
Charity begins at home for volunteers in Suffolk thanks to new website
There is a new and easy way to discover volunteering opportunities in Suffolk, thanks to a website which launches today. Volunteer Suffolk has been created as a one-stop shop for people to discover how they can gift their time, and for local … Read Article about Charity begins at home for volunteers in Suffolk thanks to new website
Video: Charles’ Talent Match story
Talent Match helps those aged 18 to 24, who live in Ipswich or Waveney and have been out of work for over 12 months. Talent Match is a free service for motivated young people which is completely voluntary to attend. We believe that everyone … Read Article about Video: Charles’ Talent Match story
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (17 February)
Community Action Suffolk (CAS) supports today’s Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (17 February 2017). This marks the end of National Energy Action’s Warmer Homes Campaign, highlighting that around four million UK households are still unable to access … Read Article about Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (17 February)
Ready, steady, cook! New community training kitchen opens in Lowestoft
Organisations looking to teach people to cook now have access to a brand new facility following the opening of the community training kitchen at the Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft. Community Action Suffolk’s Kirkley Centre held an open day yesterday (9 … Read Article about Ready, steady, cook! New community training kitchen opens in Lowestoft
A Scout group, cricket club and church in Haverhill are among grant recipients
(Source: East Anglian Daily Times by Mariam Ghaemi) Community groups in Haverhill receive more than £21,000 in grant money between them. Seven community groups in Haverhill are celebrating after being awarded more than £21,000. The … Read Article about A Scout group, cricket club and church in Haverhill are among grant recipients
9 Feb: New community training kitchen to be opened at Kirkley Centre celebration event
To mark the opening of a new community training kitchen and a hot desking office on 9 February 2017, Lowestoft's Kirkley Centre is holding a celebration event to showcase the best of the local community. The new training kitchen is … Read Article about 9 Feb: New community training kitchen to be opened at Kirkley Centre celebration event
Reaching Communities Buildings programme to close for applications on 31 January 2017
(source: Big Lottery Fund) Reaching Communities Buildings programme will be closing to new applications from 31 January 2017. We are taking some time to consider how we can improve our capital offer and how we can more effectively support ideas … Read Article about Reaching Communities Buildings programme to close for applications on 31 January 2017
£25,000 of community support for Haverhill
Residents of Haverhill South are to benefit from £25,000 to improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life. The money comes from the community chest fund, which has been awarded as part of a larger grant from the People's Health Trust using … Read Article about £25,000 of community support for Haverhill
Haverhill’s voluntary organisations to receive free training to help secure funding
Voluntary organisations in Haverhill will benefit from free training courses delivered by Community Action Suffolk (CAS), following £1,000 of funding from the One Haverhill Partnership. The courses, “Project Planning” and “Writing a Good Funding … Read Article about Haverhill’s voluntary organisations to receive free training to help secure funding
Youth club building revival a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ for Woodbridge
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
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