Community Action Norfolk

17/10/2026

West Norfolk Referrers Network
📅 26th October
🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm

MORE THAN A MEETING
CONNECT. COLLABORATE. CREATE SOLUTIONS.

These meetings provide a welcoming environment where attendees can:
🤝 Connect with other organisations and professionals across West Norfolk
💡 Learn from one another and share knowledge
🌟 Showcase their services and what they have to offer
🗣️ Contribute to conversations and ideas
🔗 Help strengthen support networks across West Norfolk
Come along, build new connections and work together to create positive solutions for our local communities.

For more information or to confirm your attendance:
📧 [email protected]

16/10/2026

⏰ Just a few days to go!

There’s still time to join us for Turning Asks into Action: Norfolk VCSE & Statutory Partners on Tuesday 20 October.

Following our open letter to Norfolk’s statutory partners, this is a collaborative, solutions-focused event to help shape the next steps.

📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 1.30pm–4.30pm
📍 The King’s Centre, Norwich

We’re particularly keen to hear from people representing Norfolk VCSE organisations or groups who are:

• Leaders
• Managers
• Directors
• Trustees or board members
• In senior or decision-making roles

Come ready to share your perspective, explore solutions and help shape what happens next.

🎟️ Have you booked your place yet? https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/turning-asks-into-action-norfolk-vcse-statutory-partners-tickets-1999016609491

14/10/2026

The course is aimed at helping those responsible for managing play spaces learn how to effectively inspect their play equipment on a regular basis.

The session will include a classroom element as well as an inspection of a nearby play area.

📍CAN offices - Signpost House, Dereham, NR20 3TL
🗓 19th November 2026
⏰10.00am - 1.00pm
💷£40 CAN members , £60 non-members

To book:
📧[email protected]
📞01362 698216

12/10/2026

ACAS is consulting on an updated Code of Practice for flexible working requests, with proposed changes expected in autumn 2027. Employers, employees and organisations are invited to share their views by 17 December 2026.
Read more and have your say here: https://www.communityactionnorfolk.org.uk/sites/content/acas-consults-updated-code-practice-flexible-working-requests

11/10/2026

💬 Could your next useful connection be someone you haven't met yet?

On 12 October, Community Action Norfolk is launching CANversation – a new way for Norfolk's voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to make meaningful connections beyond their usual networks.

Networking is valuable, but it's easy to keep talking to the people we already know. CANversation is designed to change that.

Each month, participating organisations will be matched with another member of the Norfolk VCSE community and introduced by email. From there, you decide how and when you connect.

🤝 Make a new connection
💡 Exchange ideas and experience
🔎 Discover organisations and opportunities you may not otherwise encounter
⏰ Fit conversations around your existing commitments
💷 Join for free

We're looking to build our community to 50 members so matching can begin.

If you're part of Norfolk's VCSE sector, we'd love you to join the CANversation.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.connectandspark.com/communities/vcfse-canversation-community-action-norfolk?utm_source=can&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=profile_page

09/10/2026

📢 VAT and charities: What do you need to know?

VAT rules can be complex, and charitable status doesn’t automatically mean your organisation is exempt from VAT.

Our latest guide covers the basics, including:
✅ VAT relief on eligible purchases
✅ When a charity needs to register for VAT
✅ Understanding which VAT can be reclaimed
✅ Where to find further guidance and support

Read our simple overview to help you understand the rules and find the right advice for your organisation.

🔗 Read the article: https://www.communityactionnorfolk.org.uk/sites/content/vat-charities-what-your-organisation-needs-know

08/10/2026

There’s still time to enter your hall into this year’s Village Halls Inspiration Awards! 🏆
Read more and enter below.

The Village Halls Inspiration Awards, in one place — meet past winners, see how the awards began, and find out how to enter your own hall this year.

08/10/2026

📣 Turning Asks into Action – have your say on what happens next

Following our open letter to Norfolk’s statutory partners, the Empowering Communities Partnership are bringing people together for a collaborative, solutions-focused event to shape the next steps.

📅 Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 1.30pm–4.30pm
📍 The King’s Centre, Norwich

We’re particularly keen to hear from people who have a leadership, governance or decision-making role within a Norfolk VCSE organisation or group.

You might be a:

👉 Leader
👉 Manager
👉 Director
👉 Trustee or board member
👉 Someone in a senior or decision-making role

This is an opportunity to come together with VCSE colleagues and statutory partners to share perspectives, explore practical solutions and help shape what happens next.

If you have a role in influencing the direction of your organisation or group, we’d like you to be part of the conversation.

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/turning-asks-into-action-norfolk-vcse-statutory-partners-tickets-1999016609491

06/10/2026

📢 You’re invited to CAN’s Annual General Meeting!

Our AGM is a great opportunity to:
✨ Hear about CAN’s work and achievements
✨ Look ahead to our plans for the future
✨ Meet and connect with others working to make a difference across Norfolk

Whether you’re a CAN member, supporter, stakeholder or simply interested in the work we do, we’d love to see you there!

📅 Monday 9 November 2026
🕐 1pm–4pm
📍 Signpost House, NR20 3TL

Please confirm your attendance by emailing: [email protected]

We hope you can join us! 💛

05/10/2026

🌟 West Norfolk VCSE Network – Thursday 8 October 🌟

🗓️ Thursday 8 October ⏰ 10:30am–12:00pm 💻 on Teams

We’re excited to welcome you to our next West Norfolk VCSE Network meeting, along with some fantastic guest speakers!

Our guest speakers will be sharing more about their organisations, the services they provide, and how they support people and communities across West Norfolk.

It’s also a great opportunity to: 🤝 Make new connections 💬 Share updates from your group or organisation 📚 Learn about local services and support 🌱 Explore opportunities to work together and strengthen our local community

This month we’re pleased to welcome:

⭐ Jo Jenkinson – Assistant Patient Co-ordinator, Swaffham & Litcham Hospice ⭐ Luke – Senior Practitioner, Unity Service, The Matthew Project ⭐ Friends of the Walks ⭐ Here To Help | Brave Futures ⭐ West Norfolk Deaf Association ⭐ Samaritans – sharing information about their work tackling loneliness and supporting people experiencing difficulties with their mental health, as well as volunteering opportunities at their Queen Street, King's Lynn branch ⭐ 8.56 Foundation

Come along, meet others, share what you’re doing and find out what’s happening across West Norfolk.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!