I am proud of so many initiatives which Community Action Suffolk is feeding into, influencing, and bringing a voice to, on a local and national stage. One area which is particularly important at the moment, is the topic of ‘rural economy’, and how … Read Article about Chief Executive’s May 2019 Blog
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CAS Obtains Cyber Essentials Certification
Community Action Suffolk has recently been successful in obtaining the Cyber Essentials Certification. Cyber Essentials is an industry recognised and externally verified certification that shows that you have met a required standard in Cyber Security … Read Article about CAS Obtains Cyber Essentials Certification
CAS Learning Lunch: Charity Incorporation
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 CAS Learning Lunch: Charity Incorporation
CAS Chief Exec on the sofa with Lesley Dolphin, BBC Radio Suffolk
Community Action Suffolk Chief Exec Christine Abraham was interviewed on the sofa with Lesley Dolphin, Wednesday 8th May. A fabulous interview highlighting the amazing work of the diverse voluntary groups in Suffolk. Sharing her passion for the … Read Article about CAS Chief Exec on the sofa with Lesley Dolphin, BBC Radio Suffolk
New era sees director of innovation appointed
Suffolk Business | 2nd May 2019 An experienced voluntary sector director has been appointed to a newly created role at Community Action Suffolk. Hannah Reid, who has been part of the organisation for five years, will now support … Read Article about New era sees director of innovation appointed
Chief Executive’s April 2019 Blog
There probably aren’t many Charity CEO’s and heads of fundraising, or business development leads at social enterprises, who sat in their careers advice session at school and named that role as their dream option. That’s not to say that these roles … Read Article about Chief Executive’s April 2019 Blog
A new film about Low Income Rural Britain
24th April 2019 | Written by Elliot Kett, The RSA, Engagement and Communications Coordinator - Food, Farming & Countryside Commission Farmers who can’t afford to eat the food they produce. Local people who can’t afford to live in … Read Article about A new film about Low Income Rural Britain
Launched: New £3m Grant for Village Halls
On Friday 5 April Nottinghamshire MP Robert Jenrick and Defra Minister for Rural Affairs Lord Gardiner launched a £3m grant for the improvement of village halls. There are 10,000 Village Halls in England and many are key for rural communities; … Read Article about Launched: New £3m Grant for Village Halls
TOWNS AND PARISHES GET £470K CIL BOOST
Town and Parish councils across Babergh and Mid Suffolk are set to receive a total of £469,764 of community infrastructure funding the Councils’ CIL scheme. Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds collected from property developers … Read Article about TOWNS AND PARISHES GET £470K CIL BOOST
New ‘one stop shop’ for East Suffolk businesses
Businesses across East Suffolk can now easily find advice and information to help their business to thrive, thanks to a new dedicated website. East Suffolk Council’s Economic Development and Regeneration Team has today launched ‘East Suffolk Means … Read Article about New ‘one stop shop’ for East Suffolk businesses
Volunteers needed for Lowestoft Town Centre ‘Spring Clean’
Date: Thursday 18th April Time: 8:45am - 12 noon Meeting point: The Britten Centre entrance (Town Centre end) *** Calling all in the Lowestoft community! *** There will be a Town Centre 'Spring Clean' which is … Read Article about Volunteers needed for Lowestoft Town Centre ‘Spring Clean’
New chief exec for Community Action Suffolk
COMMUNITY Action Suffolk has announced a new helm for the organisation, with Christine Abraham stepping up from her role as director of community services. A lifelong devotee of volunteering and charitable activity, Christine grew up in the … Read Article about New chief exec for Community Action Suffolk
‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ event success
The Kirkley Centre held a free Five Ways to Wellbeing event working in partnership with East Suffolk Communities Team on Thursday 4th April. 40 groups attended showcasing services around Lowestoft along with some fabulous pampering and free tea, … Read Article about ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ event success
Keeping Active and Informed in Waveney Event
Activities and Information available for all disabilities and age groups! East Suffolk Communities Team and Waveney Disability Forum warmly invite you to come along and find out what services, support groups, clubs and activity groups are … Read Article about Keeping Active and Informed in Waveney Event
Creative Health and Social Prescribing Event
Join organisations from across the health and cultural sectors in the East at the Creative Health and Social Prescribing event on the afternoon of Thursday 16th May at the DanceHouse, Ipswich. Thursday 16th May 1.30 – 4.30pm (Refreshments … Read Article about Creative Health and Social Prescribing Event