Norfolk Community Foundation

💡What was your big takeaway from our ‘Keeping Norfolk’s Legacy’ event earlier today? Was it that 85% of charitable income in England and Wales goes to just 4% of charities? Keeping local funds flowing in Norfolk is essential to support the vital work of our grassroots charities. We want you to feel confident introducing ‘local philanthropy’ into your client conversations and are always here to support you.   Together we can build a brighter Norfolk – why not visit our website and explore our six missions, ranging from building healthier communities through food, to addressing skills shortages in our county? Or take a look at our new Animals That Care Fund, dedicated to ensuring that animals who provide us with care and companionship receive the help they need as well.   We had a great turn out and it was wonderful to have so many of you join in the discussion. We want to keep the conversation flowing – so we will be in touch over the coming days. 📧   💗A huge thank you to Rogers & Norton Solicitors Limited and SG Wealth Management Ltd for sponsoring this event, and to our panel members Cathy Hipper, Frances Kemp APFS and Henry Pettitt for taking such an active part in an enjoyable and engaging conversation.   Missed out today? Get in touch with Sara Herschel-Shorland or Judy Dow who’d be happy to chat about how we can take conversations with your clients to the next level 📈

🔁Good Goes Around🔁 🎥Thanks to Kirsteen Thorne, over a dozen charities benefitted from media training last week. 🔴Kirsteen prepared this training for Norfolk Community Foundation pro bono as part of her commitment to Norfolk ProHelp. Norfolk ProHelp helps businesses give in ways that make sense to them and makes a real difference to charities, too. Charities are increasingly called upon by the media to comment on both local and national goings on, but few have any training on how to prepare and deal with these requests. Listening to their concerns, we reached out to Kirsteen for help with this task. Kirsteen's calm approach and informed responses made this session really worthwhile for the participants. 💻Find out more about the session and Kirsteen's top tips here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eK1kAU

🌿 Have Your Say! 🌿 We're looking for passionate voices to join a community panel and help shape how the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone Community Fund invests in local communities 💡 Be part of something BIG! Make a difference 🌍 Express your interest and let’s build a brighter future together 👉https://ow.ly/kc3P50TrQcF

How do your #VCSE employees feel about LinkedIn? Not everyone knows what to write or how to reach out. We welcomed Lauren Willgress from Create Joy to our team meeting this morning to help us understand how we can use our LinkedIn better as individuals and as an organisation. We interrogated our interests and explored how we can engage with content to better share our personal thoughts, ideas and stories while highlighting our work 📝

Why work with Norfolk Community Foundation? Driven by passion, insight and a deep connection with Norfolk communities, we're perfectly placed to respond to community needs and deliver funding where it's needed most. . After a rigorous tender process, we were chosen as stewards for the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone Community Fund by RWE. The fund is now open for applications 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEpfm6Rz As part of our commitment to keeping communities in the driving seat, we are creating a community panel to steer the fund as it continues to grow and develop, helping spark change to create a brighter future, together. Katy Woodington, RWE's Community Investment Lead (UK & Ireland) said, "We are delighted to appoint the Norfolk Community Foundation as our community investment steward for this fund."

🌟 Get ready to bid for a cause! Join Handelsbanken's Online Charity Auction Today🌟 The Handelsbanken 20th Anniversary Charity Ball is SOLD OUT, but their Online Silent Auction is NOW LIVE - A unique opportunity to bid for exclusive items and experiences! Every bid brings Handelsbanken one step closer to supporting the Norfolk Community Foundation, for whom we have raised £150k to date, supporting the mental health of people in Norfolk since 2019. Whether you're looking for something special or simply want to help, your participation will make a real difference! 💻 How to Participate: 1. Visit Handelsbanken Charity Ball 2024 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eyCTSy_k 2. Select Silent Auction Items. 3. Browse through our fantastic choices and place your bids. 4. Win incredible prizes, while supporting an important cause! ✨ What You’ll Find: - Limited-edition artwork and memorabilia 🎨 - VIP experiences, luxury holidays, and more! 🌍 - Rare collectibles, signed items, and exclusive products 🏆 🗓️ The Auction is NOW LIVE and will end on the night of the ball Don’t miss out! Your generosity could change lives. Happy bidding! 🎉

🌱During the first lockdown in 2020, the community of East Harling turned crisis into opportunity. With the support of Harling Parish Council, the East Harling Community Garden was born. 🌳We were able to support their work with a Greening our Communities grant, helping the community build on this inclusive, ecologically-focused project that would grow to benefit not only East Harling’s residents but its wildlife as well. 🐝Thought the hoped-for hedgehogs have yet to make an appearance, the bug houses buzz with life, and the birdhouses are constantly in use. Every inch of the garden has been thoughtfully planned to create an ecosystem that serves as a haven for wildlife. The community garden has become a space for neighbours to connect, visitors to appreciate, and nature to flourish.

Norfolk Community Foundation has been appointed as stewards for the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone Community Fund by RWE 🔗 bit.ly/3ZE2N7F We were delighted to officially launch the Fund alongside RWE and local charities like NARS - Norfolk Accident Rescue Service and Community Action Norfolk at The Enterprise Centre at the University of East Anglia on Tuesday. This 'discovery' phase will help communities plant the seeds for future growth, ensuring the fund addresses the evolving needs of the region while creating lasting benefits for local people. Delicious canapes made by local charity About with Friends were served.

We are inviting local people to join the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone Community Panel to help further develop the fund’s strategy and to make decisions on which projects are funded. If you're passionate about your community, let us know and together we can shape Norfolk's future #ShineBrighter 🖱️You can find out more and apply here 🔗 https://ow.ly/kc3P50TrQcF

RWE’s Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone is working with Norfolk Community Foundation to deliver an exciting funding opportunity to help build sustainable, resilient and “Future Bright” rural communities in Norfolk! The first discovery round of the fund is now open. This phase will invest £100,000  in grassroots projects to explore key challenges identified by communities, ranging from transport and connectivity to community facilities, nature and gardens 🔗https://lnkd.in/eEpfm6Rz