The High Sheriff of Suffolk Judith Shallow has launched the High Sheriff’s annual awards, and is calling for voluntary groups to submit their entries for these leading community awards that reward the people doing ground-breaking and life-changing … Read Article about Suffolk’s High Sheriff launches The High Sheriff Awards 2016
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Group makes triumphant return
(source: East Anglian Daily Times by Tom Potter) A group for older people has risen from the ashes just months after being discontinued in a Suffolk town. Age UK Suffolk announced the closure of Woodbridge’s New Horizons club in June this … Read Article about Group makes triumphant return
UK-Based Volunteering Goes Fundraising For Upgraded Services
The largest associations and organizations in the volunteering field take much care in offering public better services, such as assistance services to seniors, immediate help and support for critical situations, housing and job opportunities for … Read Article about UK-Based Volunteering Goes Fundraising For Upgraded Services
We are recruiting! Community Asset Research Officer
Community Asset Research Officer £24,000 to £26,000 - 37.5 hours per week | One year fixed term contract based in Ipswich Community Action Suffolk, the county’s leading infrastructure organisation for the voluntary and community sector has … Read Article about We are recruiting! Community Asset Research Officer
1 Dec: A Health and Safety training course that is interesting, not boring!
"This course was well presented and made a topic that can often be boring when delivered to be interesting and relative to our jobs! Thank you!" "Great course has made me more conscious of my surroundings." "Brilliant day, I've learnt a … Read Article about 1 Dec: A Health and Safety training course that is interesting, not boring!
Vote for the Most Inspiring Volunteer story
On 27 November 2015, CAS’s Sport and Event Volunteering project will be holding an evening of celebration, recognising the achievements of volunteers and event organisers across Suffolk in the last 12 months. A special award will be presented for … Read Article about Vote for the Most Inspiring Volunteer story
CAS delighted to announce Janice Banks as Interim Chief Executive
I am delighted to announce that we have appointed Janice Banks (pictured) as Interim Chief Executive from Wednesday 4 November 2015. Janice spent two years with ACRE as CEO until earlier this year, and prior to that she was Interim CEO at Surrey … Read Article about CAS delighted to announce Janice Banks as Interim Chief Executive
Funding available to support young people in Suffolk
Here is an opportunity for young people aged 11-18 years old to apply for a small grant of up to £3000 to support and develop a youth participation activity or project alongside, and with, the support of a Voluntary and Community Sector organisation … Read Article about Funding available to support young people in Suffolk
Suffolk Coastal communities urged to apply for funding
Do you need help with funding for a new community project? Suffolk Coastal District Council is pleased to announce that the second round of the Capital and Revenue Grants programme for 2015/16 is now open and is inviting organisations to … Read Article about Suffolk Coastal communities urged to apply for funding
Community Action Suffolk is proud to support the 40th Orwell Walk, Run & Cycle on 26 June 2016
Community Action Suffolk is proud to support the 40th Orwell Walk, Run & Cycle on Sunday 26 June 2016. Join the Ipswich East Rotary Club for the launch of the next year's event and find out how you can raise money for your charity using … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk is proud to support the 40th Orwell Walk, Run & Cycle on 26 June 2016
Whatfield celebrates end to years of work to bring affordable homes to village in Sheckie Meadow
Community Action Suffolk housing needs survey contributes to six new homes near Hadleigh. (source: East Anglian Daily Times by Edmund Crosthwaite) It is a problem suffered by towns and villages across Suffolk – just how do you ensure there … Read Article about Whatfield celebrates end to years of work to bring affordable homes to village in Sheckie Meadow
Our annual review: it’s been a busy and successful second year!
Community Action Suffolk is pleased to present its Annual Review for 2014-15. This document outlines our impact and achievements in this year, and our commitment to supporting rural communities, volunteering and children, young people and … Read Article about Our annual review: it’s been a busy and successful second year!
Are your volunteers worth it?
The annual CAS Volunteering Summit on 4 December 2015 is designed to support those of you who are volunteer-involving and this year opens with this daring question. It will examine how to best make use of the time and talents of volunteers whilst … Read Article about Are your volunteers worth it?
Your skills could be what Suffolk needs this winter
(posted on behalf of Suffolk County Council) Temporary Home First Practitioners (home carers) required this winter. Could you be on standby to provide care to someone in your neighbourhood? If so, your skills are needed. Each winter the … Read Article about Your skills could be what Suffolk needs this winter
CAS’s Housing Needs Survey delivers 11 new affordable housing units for Clare
Community Action Suffolk, Clare Town Council and Hastoe Housing Association worked in partnership to deliver this affordable Housing scheme on land previously owned by Pies Hill Farm Limited. In 2009, Community Action Suffolk (previously Suffolk … Read Article about CAS’s Housing Needs Survey delivers 11 new affordable housing units for Clare