We are pleased to announce details of the next network event offered by Community Action Suffolk in Ipswich. The event will take place on Monday 23rd February 2015, 10am - 12pm. Following on from the successful Ipswich Funding Fair in January, … Read Article about FREE networking event for community groups: 23rd February in Ipswich
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Councillors in Long Melford keen to find a way of ending exodus of home-hunters
(source: East Anglian Daily Times by Emma Brennan) Fears that some local people will be forced to move away from their home village to get a foothold on the property ladder have led to a housing needs survey. Long Melford Parish Council is … Read Article about Councillors in Long Melford keen to find a way of ending exodus of home-hunters
Social Investment: What are the opportunities and how can you use it?
This seminar delivered by NCVO will provide participants with a detailed introduction to social investment and the types of social investment available, explaining the pros and cons associated to each. Participants will then have the opportunity … Read Article about Social Investment: What are the opportunities and how can you use it?
Turning Point awarded the contract for the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service
Press Release from Suffolk Public Health Public Health Suffolk is pleased to announce that the contract for the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service has been awarded to Turning Point and will commence on 1st April 2015. The contract … Read Article about Turning Point awarded the contract for the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service
Nominations welcomed for Suffolk Adult Learners’ Awards 2015
Community Action Suffolk is once again proud to be sponsoring the Inspirational Learner Award at the LEAP Suffolk Adult Learner Awards for 2015. Julia Miller, Senior Development Officer for VCSE Learning and Skills at CAS, says, "Last year’s … Read Article about Nominations welcomed for Suffolk Adult Learners’ Awards 2015
Do you look after volunteers in your organisation? Come and share ideas with others who do
We are delighted to announce a series of Volunteering network meetings for Suffolk throughout 2015. We have 41 of these events scheduled for the year. The aim of these Volunteering network events is for you, the managers and coordinators who … Read Article about Do you look after volunteers in your organisation? Come and share ideas with others who do
From Haverhill to Lowestoft, join us at one of our 22 networking events across Suffolk in 2015
Do you want to find out what other community groups are doing? Do you want to have your say about the needs of your group? We are pleased to announce details of 22 networking events offered by Community Action Suffolk across Suffolk in … Read Article about From Haverhill to Lowestoft, join us at one of our 22 networking events across Suffolk in 2015
Suffolk Transformation Conference report published
A report has now been published, following the Suffolk Transformation Conference, held on 24th October 2014. This report provides an overview of the Suffolk Transformation Conference held on Friday 24th October 2014, organised by Suffolk Congress … Read Article about Suffolk Transformation Conference report published
Introduction to Youth Work (NOCN level 2) course now booking for March
(Understanding Youth Work Principles and Practice level 2 (QCF)) This interactive, practical course draws on real life scenarios to build confidence and youth work practice skills. The course is run over 4 evening sessions and includes a peer … Read Article about Introduction to Youth Work (NOCN level 2) course now booking for March
Focus on families: ‘No man, woman or child is an island’
The old saying ‘No man is an island’ is true and women and children do not live in isolation either. These interactive, informative sessions will provide an opportunity to understand how a whole family approach to working is being created and … Read Article about Focus on families: ‘No man, woman or child is an island’
Defra confirms investment in the ACRE Network
Defra (the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) has today (22nd January 2015) confirmed that it will maintain its investment of £2.3m in the ACRE Network for 2015/16. Community Action Suffolk's deputy chief executive, Chris … Read Article about Defra confirms investment in the ACRE Network
Young UKYP representative selected to attend 750th anniversary of Parliament
Member of Youth Parliament for Bury St. Edmunds selected to attend the 750th anniversary of Simon de Montfort’s Parliament. Toby Jeffery, MYP for Bury St. Edmunds, was selected as one of a small selection of young people throughout the UK to … Read Article about Young UKYP representative selected to attend 750th anniversary of Parliament
Do you know someone special? Nominate a volunteer, community group or village hall in Suffolk for a CAS Award!
We are delighted to open nominations for the CAS Awards 2015. These are awards for those individuals and groups who deserve recognition for their work and commitment to the Voluntary and Community Sector in Suffolk. You may know someone who … Read Article about Do you know someone special? Nominate a volunteer, community group or village hall in Suffolk for a CAS Award!
Big Society commissioned for important study on ‘state of the voluntary sector’ in Norfolk and Suffolk
(source: Big Society Funding) Big Society Funding CIC is delighted to have been commissioned to carry out a pioneering study which will shape investment in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) in the years to … Read Article about Big Society commissioned for important study on ‘state of the voluntary sector’ in Norfolk and Suffolk
“Fantastic” Funding Fair helps local groups identify sources of money
Today's Community Action Suffolk funding fair (13th January 2015) at the Castle Hill Community Centre in Ipswich saw over 40 VCS attendees cross paths with 15 representatives from local authorities and funding bodies, to hear updates about available … Read Article about “Fantastic” Funding Fair helps local groups identify sources of money