The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in the East of England is compiling a database of equality groups and networks or charities representing people in equality groups in the region. The groups included in the database need to have the capacity to apply … Read Article about Heritage Lottery Fund wants to hear from equality groups and networks
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“Communicate. Collaborate. Celebrate.” A conference to help transform your organisation
Communicate. Collaborate. Celebrate. How we can realise the value and potential of our organisations. Friday 4 March 2016, 9:15am to 3:35pm at Kesgrave Community Centre Community Action Suffolk has a great way to boost your start to the New Year! … Read Article about “Communicate. Collaborate. Celebrate.” A conference to help transform your organisation
Community Action Suffolk supports the Be Ready For It campaign
Community Action Suffolk is supporting the Be Ready For It campaign, which highlights the need to plan positively for the end of life. This is often seen as a difficult topic to approach with others, but the aim of the campaign is that planning … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk supports the Be Ready For It campaign
Networking events for January 2016
Community Action Suffolk is running a number networking events across Suffolk throughout January 2016, bringing local communities together. These events are free to attend and you can book your place online by clicking the relevant link … Read Article about Networking events for January 2016
New exhibition looks at the positive influence of skateparks in the local community
Following the recent opening of the Whitehouse skatepark in Ipswich, one of its advisors, James Elms, is holding a photographic exhibition in Ipswich exploring the positive influence of parks and their users. James, creative director of "Pushers", … Read Article about New exhibition looks at the positive influence of skateparks in the local community
What can communities do to support local people facing specific health and wellbeing challenges?
NHS Great Yarmouth and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Waveney District Council, in conjunction with Public Health (Suffolk County Council), are jointly hosting a programme of workshops to explore what communities could do to support … Read Article about What can communities do to support local people facing specific health and wellbeing challenges?
Survey: What business support and advice do you need in 2016?
Community Action Suffolk and Voluntary Norfolk are working together to assess what needs there are around access to business support and advice in 2016. Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations are invited to complete this survey … Read Article about Survey: What business support and advice do you need in 2016?
Beccles Lido recognised for its community initiative
Beccles Lido recently received a community initiative award from Community Action Suffolk (CAS), in recognition of their work and support for the local community. Suzanne Gibbons from Beccles Lido Limited accepted the trophy and certificate on … Read Article about Beccles Lido recognised for its community initiative
Competition launched to find the most active communities in Suffolk
Building on the success of previous years, Suffolk County Council is once again on the search for Suffolk’s most active community. Active towns and villages across Suffolk are being urged to come forward and join previous winners like Kesgrave, … Read Article about Competition launched to find the most active communities in Suffolk
VCS organisations in Ipswich trained to talk about leading healthier lifestyles
30 representatives from across the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Ipswich are now trained to have conversations with members of the public, to help everyone lead a healthier lifestyle. This is the first time that the … Read Article about VCS organisations in Ipswich trained to talk about leading healthier lifestyles
The future of volunteering in Suffolk
A new strategy has been developed to support the future of volunteering in Suffolk and has been unanimously endorsed by Suffolk’s Health and Wellbeing Board. Almost every aspect of Suffolk life benefits and enjoys the successes from volunteering, … Read Article about The future of volunteering in Suffolk
Save time and money: Buy your heating oil through a community bulk buying scheme
If you are one of 50,000 households* in Suffolk which is off the mains gas network, Community Action Suffolk (CAS) could be saving you money on your heating bill. CAS runs a community buying scheme which has purchased over 1.6 million litres … Read Article about Save time and money: Buy your heating oil through a community bulk buying scheme
Whitehouse Skatepark unveiled in Ipswich is ‘dream come true’
On Saturday 31 October 2015 the skatepark in Whitehouse, Ipswich, was officially opened by the Mayor of Ipswich. Dozens of young people turned up with skateboards, scooters and bikes. The dream started nearly ten years ago when the residents of … Read Article about Whitehouse Skatepark unveiled in Ipswich is ‘dream come true’
9 Dec: Suffolk Dementia Friendly Communities – One year on
(posted on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society) LAST CHANCE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Learn about the significant progress that Suffolk’s dementia friendly communities have made in the last 12 months. This event will showcase Suffolk’s dementia friendly … Read Article about 9 Dec: Suffolk Dementia Friendly Communities – One year on
New £6m funding supports young people’s emotional wellbeing in Suffolk
The determination of local health and social care providers in east and west Suffolk to improve young people’s emotional wellbeing services has resulted in an award of £6 million, over the next five years. Suffolk’s successful bid for extra … Read Article about New £6m funding supports young people’s emotional wellbeing in Suffolk