Get Business Fit! Find out how to Energise your Business and maximise its value with this presentation from Brian Hull from Business Doctors. Brian will offer practical tools that will help you focus on spending less time in the day to day running of your business. He will cover some of the Government’s funding schemes that may be able to help you achieve your goals.
• Maximise Financial Performance.
• Discover your Growth Factors.
• Discover where the real value is in your revenues, customers and people.
• Learn the ways that other people and businesses may use to evaluate the value of your business.
Following this, join industry sector specialists from the Business Growth Service for a unique insight into the UK’s offshore wind and civil nuclear sectors and find out how manufacturers can get involved in supplying to these high growth industries. If you’re looking to make an impact in the offshore wind and/or nuclear sectors and want to learn more about the support available to make your ambitions a reality, then this event is for you.
The event is being run by New Anglia Growth Hub. Call 0300 333 6536 or email growthhub@newanglia.co.uk for details.
A steely fundraiser is pulling on his walking boots for a mammoth 135-mile trek along the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline.
Ricky Clarke, from Ipswich, is starting his energy-sapping challenge on 29th April, in support of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
The 46-year-old will be setting off from Hunstanton and plans to walk the coastlines of both counties before finishing in Felixstowe.
He will be wild camping along the way and expects his trek to take around a week, with his daily target between 25 and 30 miles.
“I’m buzzing for it and can’t wait to get started,” said Ricky, a machine operator for Ipswich printing business Fuller Davies.
“I walk and hike a lot of miles throughout the year, but have never attempted anything so strenuous and continuous.
“I’ve wild camped a few times in random places and hiked many miles, so now it’s a case of putting both together.
“It’s going to be an adventure and I love being at one with nature. I find it so uplifting and that’s one of the reasons I love hiking. Those highs will hopefully spur me on and see me over the finish line.
“One of my heroes is Ed Stafford, who’s the only man to walk the length of the Amazon.
“It took 860 days to complete but if he can do that, I’d love to think I can do the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline!”
Ricky, who has two daughters, Poppy, 14, and Luna, 11, first approached EACH about taking on the challenge in October.
“I wanted to give myself something to look forward to and now it’s full steam ahead,” he said.
“It’s great to give your mind a focus and your soul a boost. Speaking to the team there amplified those feelings.
“I’m taking this very seriously and it’s ingrained in my mind.
“After a final blow-out at Christmas, I’m now watching what I eat, have cut out alcohol completely and am training hard to build up more upper-body strength, in readiness for carrying my backpack.
“Between now and then I also plan to get many more miles of training under my belt.”
To sponsor Ricky, head here. He can also be followed on Instagram via footslog_farmer
Ali Butler, EACH Community Fundraiser for Suffolk and East Essex, said: “This is an amazing, exciting challenge and we really appreciate Ricky’s support.
“He’s clearly very focused and determined and I’m sure that resilience will keep him going during the tough miles.
“We wish him well and can’t wait to hear about his walking adventure.”
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A new community shop is being set up in Norwich to help people who are struggling financially or at risk of food or fuel poverty.
The shop in Earlham is being established as part of the Nourishing Norfolk Project, with funding from Norfolk Community Foundation, and has been set up as a community interest company with the help of regional accountancy firm, Larking Gowen.
One of the founders, Carole Jacques, who is Head Teacher at Earlham Nursery School, said the NR5 postcode the shop will serve is an area of very high deprivation, and there’s a pressing need to help local residents with food security.
“When lockdown came, there was a big focus on access to food from a number of groups, including students, families, working people and retired residents. Since the cost of living crisis, food poverty has just escalated,” Carole said.
“When we started looking into setting up the shop, we realised that to get funding we’d have to become a community interest company. Fortunately, we were able to get help from Larking Gowen, and without that support we wouldn’t have been able to get set up.
“They helped us with the paperwork and gave us clear guidance about our roles and responsibilities,” she continued.
The community shop will be in a room at the nursery school which is currently used as a staff common room and has separate access. People in need of support will join as members. They’ll have access to cheaper food and professional help in a number of areas including employment, health and budgeting.
“We see the impact of food and fuel poverty every day from our children at the nursery, even though they’re very young. This has been our motivation to set this up,” Carole said.
Giles Kerkham, head of the Not for Profit Team at Larking Gowen, said: “This project is about getting food and support to people in Norwich who need it. We were delighted to help by setting up the community interest company.
“It’s been about discussing the intended benefits for the community and how they achieve them, while keeping the wording of their documentation simple, usable and effective. Having the community interest company will protect the committee members and give confidence to supporters and funders.
“As an independent regional practice, our role in supporting the wider community is extremely important to us. As part of this wider commitment, we’re proud to be one of the founder members of Norfolk ProHelp, the network of professional firms who commit to providing free, quality advice to the not for profit sector. We were very pleased to be able to accept this project to make sure that the community shop is set up in the best way to ensure its sustainability.”
The Mini Coastal Walk Challenge offers families the chance to share some quality time together and make some special memories, while raising funds to help support disadvantaged and disabled people across Norfolk.
Participants can choose to walk 6, 12 or 22 mile sections along the north Norfolk Coast Path, from Hunstanton to Wells Next to the Sea. Whatever route you choose, families will enjoy some beautiful scenery and stunning coastlines along the way.
The next Mini Coastal Walk Challenge will take place on Sunday 26th April 2020.
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult, no more than two children per one adult. Each person is asked to raise a minimum of £35 and there are incentives for raising higher.
All proceeds raised from the event will support the Foundation’s work with disadvantaged and disabled people across Norfolk.
In December 2022, the Charity Commission published details of the new charity Annual Return that will apply for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2023. For most charities, that means it will apply for the first time to December 2023 year end onwards.
Most of the information collected in the Annual Return is not made public, but is used by the Charity Commission to fulfil its oversight responsibilities, and to support charities. The content is therefore interesting, as it provides insight into the areas that the Commission considers current issues, and higher risk.
Highlights of the new return
Donations – charities with income over £100,000 will need to disclose the value of the highest value donation received from a corporate donor, and an individual, and to confirm whether this was from a related party.
Grants making – the value of grants made will need to be split between individuals, other charities and other. There’s also a requirement to confirm whether any charity grants were made to related parties.
Trustee payments – there’s a new question asking what, if any, payments to trustees were made for, and whether any trustees resigned to take up employment with the charity in the year.
Overseas activities – income from overseas must be split per country and source, to the nearest £100. How this income was received must also be confirmed, although the requirement is only to tick from a selection of options. There’s a similar approach for overseas expenditure, with the need to split the expenditure between countries, and to confirm how the funds were remitted. There’s also a need to identify the countries where the charity delivers activities.
Governance – there’s a new question that asks a charity to identify which, from a list of 14 policies and procedures, it has in place.
Area of interest to the Commission, and therefore perceived higher risk
Interactions with related parties, including trustees
Overseas activities and influence
Governance
Details of the new Annual Return can be found here.
Need help?
If you have any concerns regarding the information discussed in this article, or have any other questions, please get in touch with your usual Larking Gowen contact or look for contact details in the Our People section of the our website. Alternatively, call 0330 024 0888 or email enquiry@larking-gowen.co.uk.
Love West Norfolk Day returns on 14 February and people are being asked to highlight why they’re proud to live, work or visit here. Also, what their favourite spot is and why.
The sixth Love West Norfolk Day will provide an opportunity to highlight online the natural beauty of West Norfolk as the theme remains celebrating and protecting our beautiful west Norfolk environment.
Cllr Sam Sandell, Cabinet member for People and Communities, said:
“We’re giving residents and the many people who visit here the opportunity to put a spotlight on what they love about our beautiful part of the world by keeping the green Love West Norfolk theme this year.
“I hope to see people, organisations and businesses get involved online on 14 February by showcasing the best of our area, the need to protect it and what makes it so special. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #LoveWestNorfolk.”
What’s your favourite spot in West Norfolk and why do you love it?
It could be a green space, garden, walk, sunrise or more. This Love West Norfolk Day, people are being invited to share their images of beautiful west Norfolk scenery and to tell us about it through social media channels. It is your chance to showcase our area to the rest of the world.
King’s Lynn Park Run participants will show their support with their #lovewestnorfolk park run on Saturday 12 February. Judith Berry, one of the Park Run Directors, said:
“Over 200 people come to the Walks to take part in the weekly event, we certainly appreciate the green space we have here in town.”
Pictures of the runners will be included on Love West Norfolk social channels.
People can also join in by taking ‘one step’ towards protecting their local environment, such as by picking up one piece of litter. And, anyone wishing to organise a community litter pick on Love West Norfolk day can – subject to availability – access Love West Norfolk litter pick kits from the borough council.
It is be hoped that once again social media will be filled with the #lovewestnorfolk hashtag on Love West Norfolk day as people join in the celebration and share pictures and comments. Organisers are keen to hear from both individuals and organisations who also may wish to highlight why where we live is so special.
Follow and get involved via the social media channels. Tell us what you love about west Norfolk using the hashtag #lovewestnorfolk
You can also share your pictures and what you love about west Norfolk across our social media channels using the hashtag #lovewestnorfolk
Get involved in Love West Norfolk day on 14 February, an opportunity to celebrate west Norfolk across social media. During the day, we want you to share your views, your pictures and your stories about west Norfolk using the hashtag #lovewestnorfolk
We are also looking for good news stories and case studies which we can share. If you would like to get involved, please contact us via one of our social media channels
Eddie & The Hot Rods are out on the road in 2020 in memory of their legendary lead singer, Barrie Masters, who passed away in October 2019.
Playing as The Hot Rods as a mark of respect the shows will see bassist Ian ‘Dispter’ Dean take on the duty of lead vocals. With drummer Simon Bowley, and guitarist Richard Holgarth this line up of Eddie & The Hot Rods backed Barrie Masters for nearly 20 years, making them the longest serving line up in the bands history.
Special guests are Department S and Duncan Reid & the Bigheads
Department S formed in early 1980 ,their first single Is Vic There ? was a massive hit later that year . A second single Going Left Right also made the UK top 40 .
Duncan Reid is best known as the singer and bass player of Joey Ramone’s favourite band, The Boys, Duncan rode on the crest of a wave during punk’s original late-1970s heyday as part of a wider collective of friends and peers that included Sex Pistols, The Clash, Generation X and a host of other power-chord pioneers.
Most of the time our focus is on the current environment – what is happening in the economy, in politics and in the markets in the short-term. At Chadwicks we’re equally interested in the long-term ‘mega-trends’ that will shape our future regardless of what is happening in the short term. This session takes a step back to look at the bigger picture and consider how we might meet the challenges presented by the long-term mega-trends.
5 years ago we deep-dived into the long-term demographic, environmental and technological trends driving change in the world. A pandemic, war, Brexit, and few other events later, we’re diving again to see how they’ve changed (if at all).
In this session, Radostina Dencheva reflects of the findings from her 2018 paper and brings us up to date before handing the baton to Dr Saul Humphrey who will look at ways the effects of these long-term trends are being addressed in the built environment.
While these are important issues for investors, they are, arguably, existential issues for all of us.
Date: Wednesday 22nd February
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Venue: The Enterprise Centre, UEA, Norwich. NR4 7TJ
The King’s Lynn Bubble Rush is back for its third year! Help us make it the best one yet and cover The Walks in coloured bubbles.
The course features four Bubble Stations along the 2.5km route, you can do one lap or double your enjoyment by completing the circuit twice to make 5km. Each Bubble Station has a cannon which pumps out coloured foam to create a 4ft deep bubble bath! There are two wave times for you to choose from:
Purple Wave – 11am (arrive from 10am)
Orange wave – 12pm (arrive from 11am)
Every course is family friendly, so you can run, jog, walk, dance or toddle through the foam. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are more than welcome! The events are not timed, so you’re not racing anyone – the most important thing is that you enjoy your time in the bubbles and finish with a big smile on your face – and everyone gets a medal included in their ticket!
There’s no official fundraising target for Bubble Rush, but we ask all of our participants to try and raise a minimum of £15.00. By doing so, you’ll help EACH to provide specialist care and support for children with life threatening conditions.
A new community shop is being set up in Norwich to help people who are struggling financially or at risk of food or fuel poverty.
The shop in Earlham is being established as part of the Nourishing Norfolk Project, with funding from Norfolk Community Foundation, and has been set up as a community interest company with the help of regional accountancy firm, Larking Gowen.
One of the founders, Carole Jacques, who is Head Teacher at Earlham Nursery School, said the NR5 postcode the shop will serve is an area of very high deprivation, and there’s a pressing need to help local residents with food security.
“When lockdown came, there was a big focus on access to food from a number of groups, including students, families, working people and retired residents. Since the cost of living crisis, food poverty has just escalated,” Carole said.
“When we started looking into setting up the shop, we realised that to get funding we’d have to become a community interest company. Fortunately, we were able to get help from Larking Gowen, and without that support we wouldn’t have been able to get set up.
“They helped us with the paperwork and gave us clear guidance about our roles and responsibilities,” she continued.
The community shop will be in a room at the nursery school which is currently used as a staff common room and has separate access. People in need of support will join as members. They’ll have access to cheaper food and professional help in a number of areas including employment, health and budgeting.
“We see the impact of food and fuel poverty every day from our children at the nursery, even though they’re very young. This has been our motivation to set this up,” Carole said.
Giles Kerkham, head of the Not for Profit Team at Larking Gowen, said: “This project is about getting food and support to people in Norwich who need it. We were delighted to help by setting up the community interest company.
“It’s been about discussing the intended benefits for the community and how they achieve them, while keeping the wording of their documentation simple, usable and effective. Having the community interest company will protect the committee members and give confidence to supporters and funders.
“As an independent regional practice, our role in supporting the wider community is extremely important to us. As part of this wider commitment, we’re proud to be one of the founder members of Norfolk ProHelp, the network of professional firms who commit to providing free, quality advice to the not for profit sector. We were very pleased to be able to accept this project to make sure that the community shop is set up in the best way to ensure its sustainability.”
How can you communicate your message more effectively across your platforms? Learn of tips and tricks to make your content more successful.
Matt Colley, of Edidit, has 20 years of experience in the editorial sector. He’s worked for newspapers, agencies and global blue-chip clients, and has created, curated and edited content across a vast cross-section of industry sectors. In this interactive workshop, Matt will share his expertise in order to help you achieve more with your content. The workshop will include three sections:
1) How to Write: Looking at your audience, your tone of voice and your writing style to make your business or brand as compelling as possible in a crowded marketplace.
2) Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar: You don’t have to be a language expert to make your messaging error-free. Matt will share some helpful tips from his experience as a freelance proof-reader, as well as inviting people to take part in a game of ‘typo bingo’.
3) Live Content Audit: in the final section, Matt will take a ‘live look’ at a company website, analysing it and seeing how the content could be improved.
Time permitting, the workshop will end with a Q&A session where Matt will attempt to answer any questions you may have about any aspect of content creation.
Hosts Hethel Innovation are an EU-funded business support organisation, providing support to Norfolk and Suffolk’s business environment to innovate and become more productive and competitive as a result. Hethel Innovation also provides incubation services through Hethel Engineering Centre and Scottow Enterprise Park.