Chief Executive Blog – October 2019 Lasting Impact for Suffolk’s Charities? It’s all about ‘Conscious Coupling’ What jumps to mind for you, when you consider the idea of ‘corporate support’? Are you someone who views this as a company … Read Article about Chief Executive October 2019 Blog
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Learning Lunch – Strategic Planning (Conatus Financing & Business Solutions)
Learning Lunches are a valuable opportunity to informally network with colleagues across the voluntary sector and to hear from some guest speakers who are experts in their field. These events are hosted by some special venues across Suffolk. Date: … Read Article about Learning Lunch – Strategic Planning (Conatus Financing & Business Solutions)
Village Halls and Community Building Conference – 19th November 2019
Community Action Suffolk Village Halls and Community Building Conference has been developed to bring together all those involved with managing and running these vital community assets from across the county. Providing an engaging networking … Read Article about Village Halls and Community Building Conference – 19th November 2019
Charity Fraud Awareness Week Networking Breakfast
Event Summary Community Action Suffolk has joined forces with Suffolk County Council Trading Standards to combat fraud targeted against charities as part of Charity Fraud Awareness Week (21-25 October 2019) Fraud is the most reported crime in the UK. … Read Article about Charity Fraud Awareness Week Networking Breakfast
Suffolk Community Awards – Volunteers Showcase
Winners and guests gathered at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket earlier this week to celebrate the Suffolk Community Awards. The Awards are a partnership between Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk County Council and the Suffolk … Read Article about Suffolk Community Awards – Volunteers Showcase
Suffolk Community Awards – Communities Showcase
Winners and guests gathered at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket earlier this week to celebrate the Suffolk Community Awards. The Awards are a partnership between Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk County Council and the Suffolk … Read Article about Suffolk Community Awards – Communities Showcase
Suffolk Community Awards – Young People and Youth Group Showcase
Winners and guests gathered at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket earlier this week to celebrate the Suffolk Community Awards. The Awards are a partnership between Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk County Council and the Suffolk … Read Article about Suffolk Community Awards – Young People and Youth Group Showcase
Introduction to Business Planning course
If your organisation is looking to apply for funding now or in the future you can’t underestimate the importance of a Business plan! Don’t miss our Introduction to Business Planning course on 16th October. Follow the link below to book your space. … Read Article about Introduction to Business Planning course
Chief Executive’s September 2019 Blog
Rural Life and the Frightening Reality of Domestic Abuse Having started my professional life in the police, I’m not at all naive to the reality of domestic abuse throughout this country. Sadly, it’s an issue which is very much alive and well, … Read Article about Chief Executive’s September 2019 Blog
National Lottery boost for Suffolk ProHelp PRESS RELEASE September 2019
The National Lottery Community Fund has made a huge difference to Suffolk’s 5,000 charities and voluntary organisations by funding the work of Suffolk ProHelp for the next three years. Suffolk ProHelp, a scheme run by Community Action Suffolk, … Read Article about National Lottery boost for Suffolk ProHelp PRESS RELEASE September 2019
Suffolk Action Week -New volunteering campaign
Suffolk Action Week is a NEW volunteer recruitment campaign created in partnership with Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk Libraries, East of England CO-OP and many other Suffolk charities. Are you considering volunteering? Find out more about … Read Article about Suffolk Action Week -New volunteering campaign
Chief Executive’s August 2019 Blog
What if Suffolk Became the UK’s Leading Light on Volunteering? Whenever I’m travelling around the county, meeting with businesses, schools, community groups and families, I’m reminded just how much the perception of ‘volunteering’ varies. For … Read Article about Chief Executive’s August 2019 Blog
Learning Lunch: Microsoft 365- untapped IT potential for your organisation
Learning Lunches are a valuable opportunity to informally network with colleagues across the voluntary sector and to hear from some guest speakers who are experts in their field. These events are hosted by some special venues across … Read Article about Learning Lunch: Microsoft 365- untapped IT potential for your organisation
VCSE Loneliness Forum
The VCSE Loneliness Forum recently took place in Ipswich on 23 July 2019. Delegates enjoyed a really informative morning with an introduction from Chris Abraham, (Chief Executive of CAS), Sally Connick, (Head of Community and Voluntary Action) and … Read Article about VCSE Loneliness Forum
Understanding Social Value – how to map your social value offer: For not for profit organisations who wish to tender with Suffolk County Council for contracts to deliver services
Are you considering Social Value in your tender applications? Do you know what it means and what your Social Value offer is? Can you show it? Community Action Suffolk and Suffolk County Council are working in partnership this year to … Read Article about Understanding Social Value – how to map your social value offer: For not for profit organisations who wish to tender with Suffolk County Council for contracts to deliver services