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
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CAS Awards presented to inspirational young people in Suffolk
CAS recently presented three of its awards to recognise the achievements of young people in Suffolk. The Anne Dunford OBE Award for Youth Participation award was presented to Liquid Youth Club in Bury St. Edmunds. This … Read Article about CAS Awards presented to inspirational young people in Suffolk
Rural communities: The end of the road for local banking?
A new report by The Campaign for Community Banking Services (CBBS) highlights the accelerating rate of bank closures. The CBBS says that 1,200 communities across the UK have lost all their banks and hundreds more will do so in the next five years … Read Article about Rural communities: The end of the road for local banking?
Royal visit to Lowestoft community projects
The Princess Royal visited a number of community projects in Lowestoft on Tuesday 13 October 2015, accompanied by Community Action Suffolk's Patron, Lady Euston. Her Royal Highness visited CAS members Catch 22, DreamworX and Access Community Trust … Read Article about Royal visit to Lowestoft community projects
15 Suffolk organisations needed for Social Impact pilot project
We are all aware of the rising need to demonstrate the Social Impact our organisations have and how they add Social Value to our communities. However, the world of Social Impact Measurement can be perceived as complex, resource heavy and … Read Article about 15 Suffolk organisations needed for Social Impact pilot project
“The day I told my boss to shut up and listen”: find out more on 6 November
*[UPDATE 26 October 2015] We have postponed the Realising The Value conference to 4 March 2016. We are building on your feedback to make this an invaluable resource and unmissable opportunity to strengthen your organisation for 2016 onwards. Now … Read Article about “The day I told my boss to shut up and listen”: find out more on 6 November
Communities across England are set to benefit from more than £132.6 million
(source: Big Lottery Fund) Communities across England are set to benefit from more than £132.6 million after the Big Lottery Fund and EU have joined forces. The Big Lottery Fund is matching funds from the European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020 … Read Article about Communities across England are set to benefit from more than £132.6 million
Locality Network meeting – Explore Connect East Ipswich
Monday 19 October 2015 (Arrival: 9:45am, Start: 10am, Finish 12:15pm) at Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road, Ipswich IP1 6DG Connect East Ipswich is an Early Adopter site in the IP3 and IP4 areas of Ipswich linked to the … Read Article about Locality Network meeting – Explore Connect East Ipswich
Positive meeting held about the future of Castle Hill Community Centre
Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting yesterday (Monday 5 October 2015) at Castle Hill Community Centre to consider its options for the future. We were very pleased to hear that there is a strong desire to keep the centre at the heart of … Read Article about Positive meeting held about the future of Castle Hill Community Centre
The Buses Bill – Don’t forget Rural England too!
(Update provided by Liam Tatton-Bennett on behalf of the ACRE network) The Buses Bill, announced by the Government in May 2015 and currently timetabled for a winter first reading, is intended to complement the Cities and Local Government … Read Article about The Buses Bill – Don’t forget Rural England too!
Join the Talent Match Youth Panel in Ipswich for 18-24 year olds
Youth employment service Talent Match is looking for young people to join their Youth Panel to help shape the service and gain new skills. Talent Match offers help and support for 18-24 year olds who have been out of employment, education or … Read Article about Join the Talent Match Youth Panel in Ipswich for 18-24 year olds
A Study into the State of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in Norfolk and Suffolk
Commissioned by the New Anglia LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership), 'A Study into the State of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in Norfolk and Suffolk' has recently been published by Big Society Funding CIC (September … Read Article about A Study into the State of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in Norfolk and Suffolk
How does loneliness and social isolation affect your organisation and those you work with?
Research by the Campaign to End Loneliness has found that loneliness and social isolation are harmful to our health, and these issues can affect people at any time of life. Your organisation or group may support people who are affected, and … Read Article about How does loneliness and social isolation affect your organisation and those you work with?
6 Nov: Realising The Value Conference – Be a part of it!
[UPDATE 26 October 2015] We have postponed the Realising The Value conference to 4 March 2016. We are building on your feedback to make this an invaluable resource and unmissable opportunity to strengthen your organisation for 2016 onwards. Friday … Read Article about 6 Nov: Realising The Value Conference – Be a part of it!
Have your say on Volunteering in Suffolk
As part of the development of a Suffolk-wide Volunteering Strategy, Community Action Suffolk wants to hear from people, businesses, organisations and volunteers on their views around volunteering. The development of the Strategy aims … Read Article about Have your say on Volunteering in Suffolk