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Updated list of free meals available in Great Yarmouth borough

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Updated list of free meals available in Great Yarmouth borough

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Free film, warm space & buffet on Xmas Day in Great Yarmouth

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Free film, warm space & buffet on Xmas Day in Great Yarmouth

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Free Christmas Lunch for pick-up or delivery in Norwich Mile Cross

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Free Christmas Lunch for pick-up or delivery in Norwich Mile Cross

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Norwich Open Christmas - Free food & transport on Christmas Day

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Norwich Open Christmas - Free food & transport on Christmas Day

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There are a few rules that we ask guests to follow whilst attending Norwich Open Christmas.

1. While guests are inside St Andrew's Hall, we ask that you not smoke, vape, drink alcohol, or carry offensive weapons.

2. Guests are also not allowed inside the kitchen or Blackfriar's Hall during Norwich Open Christmas. Please ask a volunteer if you're unsure on the day.

3. Well behaved animals are allowed to accompany guests to Norwich Open Christmas.

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We hope to provide, for any guest who is able to get to St Andrews Hall, a Christmas lunch, clothing distribution, entertainment, a take home food bag of non-perishable food and a festive bag...

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FREE Christmas Day meal & fun in Thorpe Marriott

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FREE Christmas Day meal & fun in Thorpe Marriott

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For those who work with people in Great Yarmouth Borough - a new interactive map showing the areas covered by the 7 different church foodbanks

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For those who work with people in Great Yarmouth Borough - a new interactive map showing the areas covered by the 7 different church foodbanks

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Each of these food banks is run by or with a church but is set up for the benefit and support of the whole community. Food is provided to anyone who needs it. Please locate which food bank is appropriate from the home address of the person you are referring using the map below. The food banks have different referral systems so please use the information given to ensure you use the right system.

Please note that there are two foodbanks serving the NR30 area (see below) with different days of opening.

Choice of which centre to refer to should be made based on the day when the person needing the parcel is able to attend or whether delivery is needed.

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Great Yarmouth Borough Church Foodbanks - Imagine Norfolk Together

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Each of these food banks is run by or with a church but is set up for the benefit and support of the whole community. Food is provided to anyone who needs it. Please locate which food bank is appropriate from the home address of the person you are referring using the map below.

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For those who work with people in Great Yarmouth Borough - a new interactive map showing the areas covered by the 7 different church foodbanks

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For those who work with people in Great Yarmouth Borough - a new interactive map showing the areas covered by the 7 different church foodbanks

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Each of these food banks is run by or with a church but is set up for the benefit and support of the whole community. Food is provided to anyone who needs it. Please locate which food bank is appropriate from the home address of the person you are referring using the map below. The food banks have different referral systems so please use the information given to ensure you use the right system.

Please note that there are two foodbanks serving the NR30 area (see below) with different days of opening.

Choice of which centre to refer to should be made based on the day when the person needing the parcel is able to attend or whether delivery is needed.

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Great Yarmouth Borough Church Foodbanks - Imagine Norfolk Together

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Each of these food banks is run by or with a church but is set up for the benefit and support of the whole community. Food is provided to anyone who needs it. Please locate which food bank is appropriate from the home address of the person you are referring using the map below.

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Colleagues at NCC have put together a useful list of free/low cost Xmas lunches & food packages across the county. - also listed on Norfolk Community Directory.
Please email debra.lawrence-bell@norfolk.gov.uk if you have any to add 🎄

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Dereham food provision & warm spaces timetable

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Slides from webinar Working Effectively with Funders During the Cost of Living Crisis - Jan 2023

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Slides from webinar Working Effectively with Funders During the Cost of Living Crisis - Jan 2023

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Full slides shared during NCVO's webinar on 17th January

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Upcoming webinar Managing your Charity's Finances Through the Cost of Living Crisis - 7th Feb

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Upcoming webinar Managing your Charity's Finances Through the Cost of Living Crisis - 7th Feb

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NCVO & the Charity Finance Group (CFG) will share top tips on facing financial uncertainty; managing reserves & more

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NCVO Webinar: Managing your charity's finances through the cost of living crisis | NCVO Events

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The cost of living crisis means many charities are feeling less confident about their financial position with soaring inflation, a tougher fundraising environment and general economic uncertainty. How to manage your charity's finances during a crisis can raise lots of questions:

How can we plan in a period of such uncertainty?

How do we know if we are facing insolvency?

Is our reserves policy fit for purpose?

To help you answer questions like these, in this webinar we will share some top tips on financial management through the cost of living crisis and signpost you to practical tools and guidance that can help. You'll also hear from 'Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide' about their experience of this.

By the end of this webinar, you will:

Have top tips to help you effectively manage your charity's finances through the cost of living crisis

Understand the basics of reserves, financial planning and facing insolvency

Have heard from a small charity about their experience

Know where to go for help and guidance and further support

There will be time at the end to ask any questions.

TIMINGS

The webinar will run for 45 minutes with 15 minutes at the end for questions.

This webinar is being hosted by NCVO in partnership with CFG.

Trustees, CEOs, and anyone that is involved in managing or overseeing a small charity or voluntary organisation's finances.

Pricing

This event is free for NCVO members. There may be a charge to attend if you are a non-member. Please check the event overview or click the 'BOOK' button for more details.

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The cost of living crisis means many charities are feeling less confident about their financial position with soaring inflation, a tougher fundraising environment and general economic uncertainty. How to manage your charity's finances during a crisis can raise lots of questions: How can we plan in a period of such uncertainty?

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Does anyone know of an organisation who could help with collecting a food parcel to deliver to a client?

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Does anyone know of an organisation who could help with collecting a food parcel to deliver to a client?

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South Norfolk & Broadland Healthy Choices Fund - open now!

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South Norfolk & Broadland Healthy Choices Fund - open now!

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Norfolk Community Foundation are offering grants of up to £2000 to support organisations to upscale existing food-related projects.
Projects aiming to promote nutritious and healthy lifestyles within the community will be prioritised.

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Grants of up to £5,000 are available for organisations to run food projects in Broadland.

Projects that aim to promote healthy lifestyles within your community will be prioritised. Below are a list of examples of what this funding can go towards. This is not an exhaustive list, if you would like to run your Healthy Choices idea by us before applying to the fund, please get in touch.

Purchasing healthy or fresh food stock for your community fridge or larder.

Running a cooking course.

Purchasing slow cookers to distribute to members of your community.

Renting a community facility in order to provide a healthy lunch for members of your community.

This fund can also be used by growing projects seeking to expand their capacity.

This funding opportunity has been made possible by the South Norfolk and Broadland Health and Wellbeing partnership.

Grant details

Your project must be based in Broadland.

This fund will only support existing food-related projects.

This funding is for projects that would like to develop their services. O ngoing core costs are less of a priority for funding.

Projects that are promoting healthy lifestyles and food nutrition will be prioritised.

You must be able to spend your grant within 12 months of receipt.

This fund will not support application requests for large capital items of refurbishments.

All applicants must meet NCF's general eligibility criteria.
Please note, this funding has now been fully spent in South Norfolk.

Call for Applications

Closed

Maximum Grant

up to £5,000

Who can apply?

Charity, Faith organisation, Parish/Town Council, School, Social Enterprise/CIC, and Voluntary/Community Group

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Broadland Healthy Choices Fund | Norfolk Community Foundation

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Grants of up to £5,000 are available for organisations to run food projects in Broadland. Projects that aim to promote healthy lifestyles within your community will be prioritised. Below are a list of examples of what this funding can go towards.

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Think Food programme - free for Norfolk over-19s

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Think Food programme - free for Norfolk over-19s

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Free cookery courses for Norfolk residents aged 19+, regardless of experience. Attendees learn basic skills including food preparation, cooking methods and hints & tips.

Groups are kept small to ensure a positive & supportive environment in which to learn. All food & equipment is provided & everyone gets to take their food away after each session.
For additional information, please email: al.community@norfolk.gov.uk.

If you are an organisation looking to work in partnership with us please contact the Business Development Team: al.bdt@norfolk.gov.uk

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New Warm Space & free pasta evenings in Great Yarmouth

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New Warm Space & free pasta evenings in Great Yarmouth

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A joint venture between DIAL, Top Banana & St Georges. Food & drink is free on all 3 afternoons but if people do want to make a small donation they can.
There is an opportunity to speak with someone if they have issues & they can then be signposted to the relevant agency. DIAL has a member of staff or a volunteer there each evening so there is always someone to help.
For January they are hosting a free Pasta evening on Friday evenings, 3.30-6pm

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Help with Living Costs leaflets - hard copies available

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Help with Living Costs leaflets - hard copies available

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If you would like some hard copies of the attached leaflet from NCC please get in touch with us at network@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk providing no. required, full address, postcode & contact name 😊

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MAP is now a registered 'Warm Bank' this winter. In addition to our drop-in advice service from 13:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday in Norwich (same times but Mon, Wed and Fri in Great Yarmouth), you can access our drop in space to keep warm and have a chat, hot drink and a snack.

We are registered at warmspaces.org and warmwecome.uk

Find us at the Risebrow Centre at Chantry Hall Norwich and Deneside Great Yarmouth.

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Aviva Community Fund Cost of Living Boost

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Aviva Community Fund Cost of Living Boost

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Aviva are offering match-funding of donations for projects fundraising through their Community Fund which fall under the Financial Wellbeing category- find out more via the link. Extra match-fund offer ends 31st Dec

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Working together, we can make a difference to those in the cost of living crisis.

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Lighning Reach - supports people in in financial hardship with the support they need

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Lighning Reach - supports people in in financial hardship with the support they need

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Thanks to the NCAN team for sharing this useful website via their newsletter!

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If you're struggling financially and need help with money, you may be eligible to apply for a grant from one of the providers on our portal.

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Help with Living Costs leaflet from Norfolk County Council

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Help with Living Costs leaflet from Norfolk County Council

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Easy-read format available on request (emailed to Network 02/12)

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A list of the church foodbanks in the Great Yarmouth Borough (including areas covered, opening times and referral route)

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A list of the church foodbanks in the Great Yarmouth Borough (including areas covered, opening times and referral route)

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Each of these food banks is run by or with a church but is set up for the benefit and support of the whole community. Food is provided to anyone who needs it. Please locate which food bank is appropriate from the home address of the person you are referring using the map below. The food banks have different referral systems so please use the information given to ensure you use the right system.

Please note that there are two foodbanks serving the NR30 area (see below) with different days of opening.

Choice of which centre to refer to should be made based on the day when the person needing the parcel is able to attend or whether delivery is needed.

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Great Yarmouth Borough Church Foodbanks - Imagine Norfolk Together

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Each of these food banks is run by or with a church but is set up for the benefit and support of the whole community. Food is provided to anyone who needs it. Please locate which food bank is appropriate from the home address of the person you are referring using the map below.

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It's completely free, no strings attached. Our classes are fun, light hearted, and for everyone of all levels! Whether you're looking to learn a few skills with us, or you're considering joining our course (but aren't yet completely convinced!), then this is the class for you!

We'll cook along together, and teach you to make a proper classic: egg-fried rice! A crowdpleaser and a complete stunner - it's frugal, quick to make, really versatile - and utterly delicious! You'll need just 7 ingredients - all of which are flexible.

Join us on this free, action-packed, live & interactive class and let's conquer egg-fried rice!

What you'll learn

1. A few core knife skills

2. The basics of building flavour

3. How to make a delicious egg-fried rice!

*we'll suggest vegan swaps & subs
How it works

1. Sign up using the form and book the date that works for you.

2. You'll receive an email from us with a Zoom link and Class Prep Sheet (including ingredients & equipment list). You'll also receive full details on how to join.

3. Join the live, interactive class, and cook along with your expert chef!

What are you waiting for? Come and join us for an hour of live cooking and loads of fun!

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It's completely free, no strings attached. Our classes are fun, light hearted, and for everyone of all levels! Whether you're looking to learn a few skills with us, or you're considering joining our course (but aren't yet completely convinced!), then this is the class for you!

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List of Food Suppliers from Feeding Britain

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List of Food Suppliers from Feeding Britain

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Free Mental health courses for staff/volunteers

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Free Mental health courses for staff/volunteers

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Norfolk Adult Learning offer a range of free courses for community groups & individuals. They can deliver in your space or to a group of clients - contact pai.masendu@norfolk.gov.uk

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Are any organisations offering free or low-cost Xmas lunch?

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Are any organisations offering free or low-cost Xmas lunch?

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Address

Henderson Business Centre,
51 Ivy Road,
Norwich
NR5 8BF

Food donations can be made at the Foodbank Warehouse, Unit 14, Henderson Industrial Units, Ivy Road (off Bowthorpe Road), Norwich, NR5 8BF - open Mon, Thurs and Fri 9-1pm (excluding bank holidays). Please see our website for food bank centre opening times.

Directions via Google Maps

Need to access a foodbank voucher?

Important - Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. In order to get help from our foodbank, you will need a voucher issued by local agencies. - Find out more

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Henderson Business Centre, 51 Ivy Road, Norwich NR5 8BF Food donations can be made at the Foodbank Warehouse, Unit 14, Henderson Industrial Units, Ivy Road (off Bowthorpe Road), Norwich, NR5 8BF - open Mon, Thurs and Fri 9-1pm (excluding bank holidays). Please see our website for food bank centre opening times.

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This list is compiled and distributed by The Feed. Please share it with anyone you think may need it.

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NCF Community Hot-Spot Extra Funds Available (short deadline)

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NCF Community Hot-Spot Extra Funds Available (short deadline)

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Please note that this funding opportunity is currently only available for groups in the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Each year, we support Norfolk charities to provide vital services for people living in our county, combatting isolation and loneliness and improving people's wellbeing during the colder months. This year, due to a generous contribution from the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, we are able to support additional Community Hot-Spots in this area.

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to contribute towards the cost of running or establishing a Community Hot-Spot that gives a warm welcome to the whole community, in particular reaching those who are vulnerable or have been impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. A Community Hot-Spot is a warm space for people to take a break from the cold and connect with others over the winter months.

In your application, please tell us about your idea for a Community Hot-Spot. As well providing warmth, this space should bring the community together. This can be anything from providing a cup of tea and a warm welcome, to enabling access to wider support services. All ideas are welcome!

Please click below to see our full guidance on 'Community Hot-Spots'.

Organisations that provide the following documentation with their application will be more likely to receive funding.

A copy of a recent bank statement (dated within the last year)

A copy of your safeguarding policy, this should include the name of your group's designated safeguarding officer.

Before making an application, please ensure that your organisation meets our eligibility requirements.

This funding might be right for you if:

You are a small grassroots community group or charity.

You are an established organisation with a track record of delivering activities or services that benefit vulnerable people in your community.

You are looking for funding to support the costs involved in providing a warm space for people in your community.

You can start spending your grant immediately. Funds should be spent by 31st March 2024.

This funding is not right for you if:

You are not a constituted group.

Your project is a capital (building) project, including boiler replacement/ repair and new windows.

You are a Private sector organisation.

You are looking for funding to support the costs associated in heating organisation office space.

This map shows all of the Community Hot-Spots that were funded in last years appeal. Please take a look at our 2022/23 Community Hot-Spot map to see if any Community Hot-Spots were established near you.
Last year, we were able to deliver this programme thanks to contributions from Norfolk County Council, Norwich City Council and the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk
We are able to offer this support thanks to generous donations from the public into our Surviving Winter fund, and thanks to our partners.

How to apply

Please use the 'Apply online' link below to begin an online application. If you have any questions or would like to discuss an application, please get in touch.

When to apply

This will be a rolling grant opportunity and will close when funds are fully spent. Applications will be assessed and payments administered on a rolling basis.

Call for Applications

Open

Who can apply?

Charity, Faith organisation, Parish/Town Council, Social Enterprise/CIC, and Voluntary/Community Group

Eligible Area

King's Lynn & West Norfolk

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Community Hot-Spot Fund | Norfolk Community Foundation

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Up to £2,000 grants available for organisations who want to provide a warm space for people vulnerable people in their community.

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Various locations: Coastal Community Supermarket

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Various locations: Coastal Community Supermarket

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Coastal Community Supermarket | Facebook

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The Burrell Shop provides good quality, affordable food to everyone on our estate. If you live in the 'Burrell Ward' you can become a member. After showing proof of address and paying a one-off joining fee of £3.50 per household, members can buy fresh, frozen, dried and tinned food, alongside toiletries, nappies and personal care items.

Now, more than ever, people in our community are struggling financially. The Burrell Shop helps people stretch their income further to ensure no one goes hungry. The shop stocks a fantastic range of food items and household essentials, and so much more besides. We plan to introduce recipe cards and cooking advice and have lots more ideas to help our local families!

The shop is open

Tuesday 2pm-6pm
Wednesday 9am-1pm
Thursday 9am- 1pm

To find out more contact: tracy@charlesburrellcentre.org.uk

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The Burrell Shop provides good quality, affordable food to everyone on our estate. If you live in the 'Burrell Ward' you can become a member. After showing proof of address and paying a one-off joining fee of £3.50 per household, members can buy fresh, frozen, dried and tinned food, alongside toiletries, nappies and personal care items. Now, more than ever, people in our community are struggling financially.

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Breckland Mobile Food Store | Facebook

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Children in Need Emergency Essentials Fund

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Children in Need Emergency Essentials Fund

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Children in Need emergency essentials fund, to help families meet children’s basic needs such as paying for beds, cooking equipment, clothing etc.
Applications must be submitted by a referrer working with the family/child as part of an org which can administer the grant.

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This programme provides essential items that no child should be without, such as a safe bed to sleep in, a cooker to provide a hot meal, to other items and services critical to a child's wellbeing.
Please note: All applications must be made by a registered referrer, and programme funding is limited.
Current Programme Status

The BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme has now reopened, operating as normal, and we aim to process applications within 10 working days.

As usual, please only contact us about an application if absolutely necessary, to prevent delays to the application being processed.

You can contact us via email (stating your application ID if possible) at emergencyessentials@familyfundservices.co.uk or call us on 01904 550011 between 9:30am and 3.00pm, Monday to Friday

Programme Longevity - Our Tiered Strategy

To ensure we can achieve programme longevity and reach underrepresented areas, we use a tiered strategy across regions and nations. Tier allocations may change as the funding year progresses.

We recommend that you read our tiered strategy guidance for referrers , to check for any changes to this tier allocation before registering as a new referrer or making an application.

Referrer Registration

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme is a referrer only scheme and applications can only be made by an approved referrer.

If you work for an organisation that supports families, children and young people and are capable of assessing their needs, you can register to become a referrer before you making an application.

Your organisation should also be able to administer and supervise the grant on our behalf.

Family Fund Business Services has to work within specific criteria whilst aiming to provide a flexible grant programme to assist those most in need. Please read our guidelines before making a registration application.
Read our Emergency Essentials Referrer Guidelines
For more information, please call 01904 550011 between 9.30am and 3.00pm, Monday to Friday, or email emergencyessentials@familyfundservices.co.uk

Information for Parents and Carers

To apply for support, a professional referrer must complete the application on your behalf. This could be a support worker, social worker or health professional for example.

Unfortunately, parents and carers cannot apply directly , and we're unable to make exceptions.

Eligibility

Who we can help

Children and young people up to and including the age of 17 who are experiencing a crisis or emergency and live in the UK

We can only accept one application per household within a 12 month period

Who we are unable to support

Adults aged 18 and over

Children and young people who do not live in the UK

Those who are leaving care who have access to separate, specific statutory provision

Children and young people who do not meet the residence criteria as defined by the programme

Full details can be found in our Emergency Essentials Referrer Guidelines .

How we can help

We can deliver or fund essential items, including:

Cookers

Kitchen equipment and small appliances

Furniture

Children's beds and bedding (including cots)

Washing machines and tumble dryers

Fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers

Baby equipment

Clothing in emergency situations

How to apply

Applications must be completed by a registered referrer from an organisation supporting the family or young person. The organisation must be able to:

Assess the family's needs

Administer the grant

Supervise spending where required

Referrer feedback and family voices

Have you referred a family for support through the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme? We would love to hear about your experience and the difference this support has made for the child, young person or family you referred.

Contact us

If you have any questions, you can contact us via email (stating your application ID if possible) at emergencyessentials@familyfundservices.co.uk or call us on 01904 550011, between 9.30am and 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

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BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme - Family Fund Business Services

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Together with our parent charity, we deliver the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme.

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Contact Lou for more info: louisecurtis@norwich.gov.uk

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Discover the organisations, groups and projects working in your area. Each entry tells you briefly about their work, the support they offer and how to connect and get involved.
Share your organisation

Increase awareness of services

Encourages trust

Improves visibility

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*Deadline 6th Dec!* Funding is available for foodbanks to help meet costs such as purchase of additional food items or increased running costs. "The definition of a foodbank for the purposes of this Fund is a venue which regularly gives out emergency food parcels at least once a week & has been running for 6 months or more."

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The Open Philanthropy Funds are open for applications- there are 2 separate funds aiming to reduce financial hardship in the UK. The deadline is 5pm Friday 16th December.
The Tackling Financial Hardship Fund (A) offers grants up to £15,000 to charities/community groups with a specific focus on supporting:

Asylum seekers; Young people' Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities; Those with experience of domestic violence; Single parents; Women and girls

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Apply for the Tackling Financial Hardship funds - Think NPC

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The Tackling Financial Hardship Fund (A) is a one off funding cycle awarding £250,000 in grants to relieve and reduce financial hardship in the UK, with a specific focus on supporting: Asylum seekers Young people Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities Those with experience of domestic violence Single parent households Women and girls It will offer grants of up to £15,000 to charities and community groups (unregistered or registered) with a turnover of less than £100,000.

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Norwich Food Network - please email andrea@thefeed.org.uk if you'd like to join

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Norwich Food Network - please email andrea@thefeed.org.uk if you'd like to join

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Happy to take questions about Burrell Centre supermarket/ Nourishing Norfolk: billielawler@norfolkfoundation.com

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Happy to take questions about Burrell Centre supermarket/ Nourishing Norfolk: billielawler@norfolkfoundation.com

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If anyone has any contacts who may be interested in supplying food /products to the Nourishing Norfolk Network please put them in touch with: victorialewis@norfolkfoundation.com

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If anyone has any contacts who may be interested in supplying food /products to the Nourishing Norfolk Network please put them in touch with: victorialewis@norfolkfoundation.com

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North Norfolk District Council Community Connectors. Team leader: catherine.vanbattum@north-norfolk.gov.uk.  

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North Norfolk District Council Community Connectors. Team leader: catherine.vanbattum@north-norfolk.gov.uk.  

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All Saints Mundesley Community Larder | Facebook

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The Nourishing Norfolk Network brings together groups of all sizes who work at grassroots level to ensure communities have access to affordable, healthy food. Established last year, the network provides mutual support, advice and information to help combat food insecurity and make sure no one in Norfolk goes hungry.

What's in a name?

There are efforts to alleviate food insecurity, here's a guide to just a few:

Community Fridges and Larders - Usually open to anyone in the community, fridges and larders offer a limited selection of food that can be taken for free. This could be fresh or dried, but is usually donated locally. These are often unstaffed, but monitored by volunteers, and can be located anywhere.

Food Pantry - Food pantries tend to be members-only, and often charge small amounts for their food - either per item or per visit - to contribute to the cost of purchasing stock. They are bigger than a community fridge and tend to offer a greater choice of products, sometimes buying in stock and taking advantage of larger food distribution networks, such as FareShare or HiS Church. They may also make up emergency food parcels. They are staffed, primarily by volunteers, and tend to be located in villages and small towns.

Community Supermarket - Like a food pantry, community supermarkets have a membership system that allows customers to buy food at heavily discounted rates. They also tend to buy in more food, as well as personal and household hygiene items and they also take advantage of food redistribution networks. Community Supermarkets often deliver other services, such as hot meals, cookery classes or personalised advice on tackling an individual's food insecurity and linking into wider support services. They may also make up emergency food parcels. They are staffed, primarily by volunteers but sometimes have one or two paid members of staff, and are usually located in more built-up areas, like large housing estates or towns.

Food hubs in action

Since opening the first food hub in Thetford in November 2020, food hubs using a range of different models have opened across the county.

Watch the video below to see a number of food hubs in action and the difference they're making to communities in Norfolk.

What's needed?

A number of food hubs are ready to go, but they urgently need funding to become a reality.

With £1 million, we could put into action phase 1 of this project, which would create:

A total of 15 food hubs, aiming to support 5,000 households across Norfolk.

A Norfolk Distribution Hub, where surplus and donated stock would be received before being distributed throughout the network of food hubs.

Employment and training opportunities where staff are needed to manage and coordinate the food hub.

Groundwork for Phase 2 of the project to begin to connect with other organisations.

How can I help?

We need Norfolk to help Norfolk. If you want to join this innovative project, please consider:

Making a donation. We need funds that match the scale of the issue. Donate here.

Linking us up with support organisations. Does your company have expertise in food supply or production? Warehouses or distribution?

Get us connected. Can you connect us with others who could help?

If you can support us in helping to ensure no-one in Norfolk goes hungry, then please get in touch.

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Nourishing Norfolk Network | Norfolk Community Foundation

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The Nourishing Norfolk Network brings together groups of all sizes who work at grassroots level to ensure communities have access to affordable, healthy food. Established last year, the network provides mutual support, advice and information to help combat food insecurity and make sure no one in Norfolk goes hungry.

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tracey.drake@bitc.org.uk - the development lead for Norwich 

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©The Feed Enterprises CIC. We are registered in England and Wales as company number 08915020. All our profits go to The Feed Foundation, registered charity number 1176940.

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Sally’s Store - a Great Yarmouth Social Supermarket | Norfolk Community Directory

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Sally’s Store provides good quality, affordable food to residents within Great Yarmouth, with a proof of address you are eligible to become a member.

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Gorleston: Shrublands Community Food Club

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Shrublands Community Food Club

Shrublands Youth and Adult Centre Charitable Trust are working in partnership with Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Norfolk Community Foundation and Norfolk County Council to bring Gorleston Shrublands Community Foodclub. This is here at Shrublands, and can be accessed through the MESH door.

If you live within Gorleston, you are eligible to be able to join our Food Club, this will allow you to get good quality food at discounted prices. All you need to join the Community Foodclub, is a yearly fee of £4.00 and proof of address therefore allowing you to stretch your money further.

For more information or to volunteer in the club please email foodclub@shrublandstrust.org.uk

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Downham Market: Swan Youth Project 'No Child Goes Hungry'

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Downham Market: Swan Youth Project 'No Child Goes Hungry'

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Swan Youth Project, Downham Market, Norfolk, United Kingdom. 1,021 likes · 87 talking about this · 34 were here. Swan Youth Project is a place where you can be yourself whatever is going on in your...