The Suffolk Carbon Charter is an innovative award that recognizes carbon reduction measures in Suffolk’s small and medium businesses. 110 Suffolk businesses currently hold either gold, silver or bronze level awards which are gained through … Read Article about Suffolk Carbon Charter award for Community Action Suffolk
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Upcoming training courses at Community Action Suffolk
We have a number of training courses taking place in January and early February, these include: Wednesday 22nd January – Level 2 Health and Safety at Work A one day accredited course designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own … Read Article about Upcoming training courses at Community Action Suffolk
Data and Evidence Workshop: 30th January 2014
Joint training is being provided by CAS, Suffolk Community Foundation and Suffolk County Council around the importance of and how to access quality data and evidence to improve your services and help you attract funding. This training will provide … Read Article about Data and Evidence Workshop: 30th January 2014
103 opportunities to make a difference in 2014
Community Action Suffolk will be out and about across Suffolk in early 2014, running 103 volunteering surgeries. Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions will be to give something back to your community, donate your time to help others or you’re … Read Article about 103 opportunities to make a difference in 2014
Draft Alcohol Strategy for Suffolk
Alcohol misuse is currently being tackled in Suffolk and views are being sought by Suffolk County Council on strategies to address the issue. The Draft Alcohol Strategy for Suffolk is an important document for any organisation supporting … Read Article about Draft Alcohol Strategy for Suffolk
A festive message from Suffolk County Council
A festive message from Suffolk County Council: "As one of our key partners, Suffolk County Council would like to take the opportunity to extend festive greetings to Community Action Suffolk, its staff and membership." … Read Article about A festive message from Suffolk County Council
The 2012 Volunteering Spirit is alive and kicking in Suffolk!
A volunteer’s event was held on 27th November 2013 at the UCS in Ipswich. The evening was a Celebration of ‘2012 inspired’ Volunteering attended by over 60 volunteers who were either involved at London 2012 as Games Maker volunteers or, who have been … Read Article about The 2012 Volunteering Spirit is alive and kicking in Suffolk!
Suffolk works on the UK’s largest ever youth consultation
Since August 2013, Members of Youth Parliament have been working tirelessly on their campaign called ‘Make your Mark’ which is the UK’s largest ever youth consultation, it is an annual campaign devised to garner the views of as many young people in … Read Article about Suffolk works on the UK’s largest ever youth consultation
4 things we learnt from the St Jude’s storm (and a story about a donkey)
Phew! What a week in the insurance department! In a week which began with some of the stormiest weather we've seen in years our Insurance Manager, Nicola, offers advice and wise words. Your fences, especially if they are wooden, are probably … Read Article about 4 things we learnt from the St Jude’s storm (and a story about a donkey)
Local launch events
Community Action Suffolk would like to invite you to attend one of our eight local launch events, happening across Suffolk in October and November. We look forward to sharing afternoon tea with local organisations and stakeholders, offering … Read Article about Local launch events
World Mental Health Day in Haverhill
Every year, over 4,000 people in Haverhill will experience mental ill health; yet only a quarter will seek and receive treatment. To encourage positive action and discussion amongst local people, Community Action Suffolk and local agencies are … Read Article about World Mental Health Day in Haverhill
Two Wheels Good For Rural Suffolk
A fleet of 20 brand new scooters will enable even more rurally isolated people in Suffolk Coastal to reach work or training. Community Action Suffolk is launching the Wheels 2 Work (W2W) scheme in August 2013, thanks to a £100,000 boost in funds from … Read Article about Two Wheels Good For Rural Suffolk
Development Officer Karen Osborne talks to Mark Murphy from Radio Suffolk about volunteering and how it can lead to a happier life.
Development Officer Karen Osborne talks to Mark Murphy from Radio Suffolk about volunteering and how it can lead to a happier life. listen to ‘Karen Osborne talks to Mark Murphy on Radio Suffolk about Volunteering ’ on Audioboo … Read Article about Development Officer Karen Osborne talks to Mark Murphy from Radio Suffolk about volunteering and how it can lead to a happier life.
Community Action Suffolk’s Training Guide Launched
We are pleased to announce that we have released the latest copy of our training guide, covering September and October 2013. The range of courses on offer are designed to address the needs of our members and include subjects such as first aid, … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk’s Training Guide Launched
£150m boost to mobile phone network will benefit Suffolk businesses and rural communities
Community Action Suffolk's Chris Abraham welcomes the news: … Read Article about £150m boost to mobile phone network will benefit Suffolk businesses and rural communities