Empowering Communities

The Empowering Communities partnership provides support with the day-to-day running of voluntary, community & social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Norfolk

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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:🖱️
https://t.co/CrYU26Oswc

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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:🖱️
https://t.co/2lTAVaOnSJ

[Norfolk Community Foundation @NorfolkCF]

🙌 Please share! 🙌

Help us understand what it's like to feel lonely as a young person 🔗 https://t.co/zHQDI126p5

🤑You could win £50

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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.👀

https://t.co/9wXnr6tyaN

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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.🌟

https://t.co/3W7Jqox6Xj

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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:
https://t.co/3W7Jqox6Xj

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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...🤝

https://t.co/3W7Jqox6Xj

[Voluntary Norfolk Communities @VoluntaryNorfo1]

❔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!

https://t.co/mLvwdGrLvo

@EC_Norfolk @CANorfolk @FUSENorwichCIC @NorfolkCF @norfolk_advice

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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⤵️
https://t.co/jcoIhoqYuV

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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.👀

https://t.co/9wXnr6tyaN

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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:🔍

https://t.co/PcQmYVG2Y1

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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...🗞️

https://t.co/PcQmYVG2Y1

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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!💷

https://t.co/XHFtplLJiX

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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:👀
https://t.co/zcNVC2ZCFT

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

Read about the challenges facing small charities and what support there is out there...🗞️

Thanks to @CANorfolk for providing the latest comment piece.👏

https://t.co/PcQmYVG2Y1

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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:👀
https://t.co/JtethV4w1N

[Norfolk Community Advice Network @norfolk_advice]

If you're voting tomorrow - have you made a plan?

🕖 Polling stations are open 7am - 10pm

📍Find your polling station at https://t.co/zBb7qmOuQB @democlub

⚠️ Remember! You need to bring Photo ID!

[Empowering Communities @EC_Norfolk]

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!👏👏👏

[Norfolk Community Foundation @NorfolkCF]

🚀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 🔗 https://t.co/mJHKRsUpyl

#Leadership #Charity #VCSE #Norfolk @EC_Norfolk

[Empowering Communities @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:📢
https://t.co/9wXnr6tyaN