Connect Lunch and Learn sessions Nationally there's a lot going on to bring health and social care together... locally even more so! In Suffolk, not only are health and social care being brought together but lots of other partners too from … Read Article about Bringing together health and social care in Ipswich and Sudbury, through “Lunch and Learn”
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Skanska employees construct a woodland amphitheatre for children with special educational needs
Ipswich-based Skanska employees have been getting their hands dirty in support of a local charity by building a woodland amphitheatre for children’s interactive story telling, musical performances and drama. Working with Eden-Rose Coppice Trust, … Read Article about Skanska employees construct a woodland amphitheatre for children with special educational needs
Working together to improve the emotional wellbeing and mental health of our children and young people
Community Action Suffolk and Public Health Suffolk are running a 3 hour workshop aimed at bringing voluntary and community sector organisations together to talk about Suffolk’s plans to transform delivery of emotional wellbeing and mental health … Read Article about Working together to improve the emotional wellbeing and mental health of our children and young people
Suffolk Volunteering Strategy coming to life
The Suffolk Volunteering Strategy is now gaining momentum since it was endorsed by the Health & Wellbeing Board in November 2015, with work beginning on an action plan which will bring the strategy to life, something we want you to get involved … Read Article about Suffolk Volunteering Strategy coming to life
Community Action Suffolk launches ‘Trustee Finder’ online tool
Do you have trustee roles to fill? Maybe you're looking for a more diverse range of trustees? Or maybe you're someone who is interested in becoming a trustee of a local charity? Suffolk's community groups, voluntary organisations … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk launches ‘Trustee Finder’ online tool
CAS recognised for exceptional collaborative working
Community Action Suffolk is delighted to have been presented with funding from the Working Together award. The award was presented to the Sport & Event Volunteering project, in recognition of exceptional collaborative working. The award is … Read Article about CAS recognised for exceptional collaborative working
Buzzing network event brings together Ipswich communities
25 Ipswich groups came together for a buzzing networking event at Brightspace on Thursday 25 February 2016. A wide range of organisations attended, from well-established Ipswich organisations such as St. Elizabeth Hospice, Terence … Read Article about Buzzing network event brings together Ipswich communities
Syrian Refugee scheme in Suffolk
(source: Suffolk County Council) Learn how Suffolk has agreed to take up to 200 Syrian refugees over the next five years and find out how to donate furniture or electrical items. As part of the Government’s Syrian Vulnerable Person Scheme, … Read Article about Syrian Refugee scheme in Suffolk
Suffolk County Council is seeking 5 Trusted Partner Organisations
Suffolk County Council is seeking five Trusted Partner Organisations to work with them, over the next six months, to provide some of SCC current customers with an updated Care Act, Supporting Lives Connecting Communities review and assessment. … Read Article about Suffolk County Council is seeking 5 Trusted Partner Organisations
Six new courses added to our training guide for February to July 2016
Community Action Suffolk (CAS) has released a new training guide which details the courses available between February and the end of July 2016. Download the CAS training brochure Our training programme now includes six new courses: Human … Read Article about Six new courses added to our training guide for February to July 2016
Suffolk Volunteering Conference 2016
Organised by Community Action Suffolk, the Suffolk Volunteering Conference 2016 will bring together all those involved with volunteering in Suffolk's Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS), both paid staff and volunteers. This is a day to learn … Read Article about Suffolk Volunteering Conference 2016
Talent Match to continue supporting unemployed young people in Suffolk and Norfolk
Long term unemployed young people aged between 18 to 24 living in Norfolk and Suffolk will continue to receive support from the Big Lottery Fund 'Talent Match New Anglia' project after a recent two year review. This will allow the continued … Read Article about Talent Match to continue supporting unemployed young people in Suffolk and Norfolk
Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme – a call for evidence
The Government would like to hear about your experiences of the Gift Aid scheme, with a view to improving how the system works. You can provide your feedback here, until Wednesday 2 March 2016. They are seeking to: Understand what is working … Read Article about Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme – a call for evidence
9 Mar: Can your organisation make an impact on health and wellbeing in Suffolk?
CAS and NHS Great Yarmouth and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are hosting a workshop to explore how voluntary and community sector organisations can have an impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities. When and … Read Article about 9 Mar: Can your organisation make an impact on health and wellbeing in Suffolk?
CAS awards £27,000 to nine youth participation projects across Suffolk
Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is delighted to have awarded 9 Youth Participation Small Grants to voluntary and community sector projects across Suffolk. A total of just under £27,000 has been invested into supporting local youth participation … Read Article about CAS awards £27,000 to nine youth participation projects across Suffolk