1. Engagement Grant:

2. Grant funding VCSE support in developing ‘Stronger Communities’
Consultation via events and interviews
Jointly developed framework
Funding of £172k for 3 years
Four objectives

3. Objectives Joined up networks of helps and advice
Practical support for communities
Listening more effectively
Using existing support more effectively
Joined up networks of helps and advice
To make it easier for VCSE organisations to get the information, advice, training and support they need.
Practical support for communities
To make it easier for Norfolk residents to get the information, advice, training and support they need to volunteer and participate in their community.
Listening more effectively
The County Council and the VCSE sector to work more collaboratively, so that we have a shared understanding of local issues, a better understanding of all the services and support available, and so we are able to make the best use of our collective resources, for the benefit of Norfolk residents.
Using existing support more effectively
To make better use of the existing resources which are available to support VCSE organisations and communities, such as volunteers, buildings, training, IT and other systems.

4. Joined up networks of help and advice
To make it easier for VCSE organisations to get the information, advice, training and support they need.
Two locality leads
Shared E-news
Joint branding
Coordinated training offer
Common evaluation tools
Lead Momentum

5. Practical support for communities
To make it easier for Norfolk residents to get the information, advice, training and support they need to volunteer and participate in their community.
Campaigns to increase volunteering
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer portal
Volunteer passport
Lead: Voluntary Norfolk

6. Listening more effectively
The County Council and the VCSE sector to work more collaboratively, so that we have a shared understanding of local issues, a better understanding of all the services and support available, and so we are able to make the best use of our collective resources, for the benefit of Norfolk residents.
Voluntary Sector Forum
Sector Leadership Group
Shared worker to identify policy issues
Locality leads
Lead: Community Action Norfolk

7. Using existing support more effectively
To make better use of the existing resources which are available to support VCSE organisations and communities, such as volunteers, buildings, training, IT and other systems.
CAN Intelligence Hub
Support the development of Norwich City Council’s work
Employer Supported Volunteering programme
Lead Community Action Norfolk