Empowering Communities

Did you know?❓ We provide a monthly newsletter which gives VCSE groups a summary of the news affecting the sector as well as resources to help their organisation.📰 Sign up here:🖱️ voluntarynorfolk.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6e…

Doing More with Less: Leveraging AI in the Charity and Social Enterprise Sector.👀 @FUSENorwichCIC show some ways VCSEs have utilised AI tools to streamline their daily operations as well as some top tips about using it effectively.⌨️ Read more here:🖱️ ecnorfolk.org.uk/news/ai-and-th…

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Are you looking for volunteers for your VCSE group?🔍 Have you tried posting your opportunity on @vol_norfolk GetInVOLved platform?📢 It has already attracted 1000s of volunteers for organisations across the county.👀 getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk

We've hosted 11 events during the last 3months, attracting 139 representatives from 111 different organisations.🗣️ The feedback from these events has been overwhelmingly positive, with participants rating the overall experience at 4.5 out of 5.🌟 ecnorfolk.org.uk/news/how-we-pr…

In the last three months we have seen a considerable increase in “padlet" views.👀 The padlet serves as a dynamic resource hub, providing vital information and advice tailored to the needs of VCSE groups. See how we're supporting VCSE groups in Norfolk: ecnorfolk.org.uk/news/how-we-pr…

See how we're supporting Norfolk’s VCSE sector.👀 Did you know that in the last three months we have been actively engaging with 274 organisations...🤝 ecnorfolk.org.uk/news/how-we-pr…

❔Funding, recruitment, finding volunteers...? 💬Tell us your biggest challenges & what support you need 🙌Help shape our VCSE sector networks, resources & events - help us to help you! tinyurl.com/2e37wp8e @EC_Norfolk @CANorfolk @FUSENorwichCIC @NorfolkCF @norfolk_advice

We have just launched our survey! 📢 We exist to support Norfolk VCSEs organisations, so we really value any insight into what your aspirations, priorities and challenges are. Please share your views⤵️ smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ECPN2024/

Looking for volunteers for your VCSE organisation?🔍 Have you tried posting your opportunity on @vol_norfolk GetInVOLved platform?📢 It has already attracted 1000s of volunteers for groups across the county.👀 getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk

Transport is another key issue for small charities in Norfolk.🚌 Our partners have worked with Transport East to raise the profile of rural transport in the region.📢 Read more about the challenges facing small charities and what support is available:🔍 ecnorfolk.org.uk/news/supportin…

Many charities are reporting frozen accounts, long delays in setting up accounts and banks generally failing to support them.💷 Read about the challenges facing small charities and what support there is out there...🗞️ ecnorfolk.org.uk/news/supportin…

Our next training event is happening on 9th July and will be on Crowdfunding...🗓️ Hear about how crowdfunding is a revolutionary source of finance for VCSE organisations from The Crowdfunding Coach!💷 ecnorfolk.org.uk/event/introduc…

We run a programme of training events to ensure that the VCSE sector in Norfolk has the skills & knowledge to thrive.🗓️ Our next event is on crowdfunding.💷 Get in touch if there's an area you'd like us to cover.📧 See what's coming up here:👀 ecnorfolk.org.uk/events/

Read about the challenges facing small charities and what support there is out there...🗞️ Thanks to @CANorfolk for providing the latest comment piece.👏 ecnorfolk.org.uk/news/supportin…

It's #ElectionDay #GE2024 ICYMI: Such is the level of concern around issues which are exacerbated by rural disadvantage that ACRE have launched No Rural Community Left Behind: a suite of policy recommendations for the next government.📢 Read it here:👀 acre.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

If you're voting tomorrow - have you made a plan? 🕖 Polling stations are open 7am - 10pm 📍Find your polling station at wheredoivote.co.uk @democlub ⚠️ Remember! You need to bring Photo ID!

Last week was #smallcharitiesweek, but we know that the amazing work small charities do carries on for 52 weeks a year...🗓️ Thanks to all the small charities in Norfolk and the wider VCSE sector who do so much to improve lives, strengthen communities and help others!👏👏👏

🚀Liz Smith from The Guru Code will be helping you unlock your charity leader potential - helping save time, improve talent, boost funding and articulate your vision 🚀 👉 Register now 🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introduct… #Leadership #Charity #VCSE #Norfolk @EC_Norfolk

There are loads of great volunteering opportunities on @vol_norfolk 's GetInVOLved portal.👍 Join the 100s of organisations who showcase their roles to 1000s of people across Norfolk and beyond here:📢 getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk