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SUMMARY:CAN 2026 Referrer Network Sessions - North
DESCRIPTION:CAN 2026 Referrer Network Sessions – North \nThese sessions are designed to be action-focused\, providing opportunities to share experiences\, explore solutions\, and build connections across theses districts.  In particular they focus on;  \n\nGaps in provision and current challenges\,\nOpportunities to address these gaps\,\nThe capacity of community groups and organisations to develop solutions.\nKey priorities for the future\,\nAny other issues arising.\n\nAs well as helping to inform wider strategic discussions and planning with partners such as the Empowering Communities Partnership and Health & Wellbeing Partnership.  \n If you are interested in attending any of the below please contact office@communityactionnorfolk.org.uk to confirm your space.  CAN look forward to welcoming you on the day and to the valuable discussions ahead.   \n 
URL:https://www.ecnorfolk.org.uk/event/can-2026-referrer-network-sessions-north/
LOCATION:North Norfolk District Council – The Committee Room
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Creative Health Interest Meetings (CHIMe)
DESCRIPTION:CHIMe (Creative Health Interest Meeting) is a new initiative designed to bring together professionals from the Arts & Culture\, voluntary\, community\, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE)\, Healthcare\, Social Care\, and Public Health sectors who are interested in exploring\, developing\, and sustaining Creative Health practice across Norfolk and Suffolk. \nThe meetings are held every other month and are an opportunity to step outside the individual sector silo’s and bring together the Creative Health sector to learn\, understand\, discuss and network together. Therefore\, enabling the development of a thriving Creative Health sector for Norfolk & Suffolk. \nTaking place on Tuesday 3rd November online. Bookings open soon. \nCreative Health Interest Meetings (CHIMe) – Suffolk Artlink
URL:https://www.ecnorfolk.org.uk/event/creative-health-interest-meetings-chime-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External (non-EC)
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SUMMARY:Trustees\, Board Members and Non-Executive Directors in person Event
DESCRIPTION:Join for a friendly and informal networking session for all trustees\, directors and board members in Norfolk! Free to attend.  \nAre you a trustee\, non-executive director or board member for a Norfolk charity\, social enterprise or community group? Would you like to connect with others in similar roles to share experiences\, resources and ideas?This meeting designed to help you build confidence\, share learning and make new connections. We’ll be joined by speakers from the sector sharing their perspectives on being a Trustee\, Board Member or NED\, plus Empowering Communities partners will be on hand to speak to about board member recruitment\, setting up trading models\, dealing with disputes\, creating policies and more. \nTea\, coffee and biscuits provided! \nDrop-in at any time during the session\, 10am-12pm\, but please note the speakers will be sharing their experiences at the start of the session\, so aim to be there for 10am if you would like to hear their experiences. \n  \nTrustees\, Board Members and NEDs Network Event Tickets\, Friday 6 November  •  10 AM – 12 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://www.ecnorfolk.org.uk/event/trustees-board-members-and-non-executive-directors-in-person-event/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Social Enterprise Day Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:Showcase your social enterprise at Carrow House this Social Enterprise Day. Connect\, collaborate\, and celebrate together! \n\n\n\n\nFollowing a hugely successful 2025 event\, which welcomed over 250 visitors including local councils\, procurement and commissioning teams\, businesses\, funders\, supporters\, and VCSE organisations from across Norfolk\, we’re delighted to be back for 2026 bigger\, better\, and continuing to grow the spotlight on social enterprise. \nHosted by FUSE Network in partnership with Norwich Unity Hub\, the Social Enterprise Day Showcase 2026 is a celebration of the incredible social enterprises creating impact across Norfolk. \nThis event is your opportunity to showcase your work\, connect with new audiences\, and take part in a day dedicated to collaboration\, visibility\, and celebrating the power of social enterprise. \n\nFind out more and book your place on Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.ecnorfolk.org.uk/event/social-enterprise-day-showcase-2026/
LOCATION:Carrow House\, 301 King Street\, Norwich\, NR1 2TG
CATEGORIES:All-day events
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SUMMARY:Voluntary Sector Forum Meeting (December)
DESCRIPTION:The Voluntary Sector Forum (Children\, Young People and Families) is a forum for voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations that provide services to children\, young people and their families in Norfolk. The Forum provides a means for two-way engagement between our sector and statutory partners. It is also an effective mechanism for members to raise key issues that impact on our sector and those we represent. \nFind out more about The Voluntary Sector Forum (Children\, Young People and Families)
URL:https://www.ecnorfolk.org.uk/event/voluntary-sector-forum-meeting-december/
CATEGORIES:Forums and meetings
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SUMMARY:Charities United December 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date – Charities United is back for 2026!Join us for our next quarterly Charities United on Tuesday December 1st for a space to connect\, collaborate\, and celebrate the amazing work happening across Norfolk’s charity and CIC sector. \nCalling all local charities and CICs!Do you have a venue you’d love to showcase? Or a project\, initiative or story to share? We’re looking for hosts and speakers for our 2026 Charities United events. \nThis is your chance to: * Show off your space * Share what you’re up to* Simply connect with sector colleagues and partners \nIf you’re interested in speaking\, hosting or sharing\, drop us a message – we’d love to hear from you! \n\nCharities United Dec 2026 – Norfolk Chambers of Commerce
URL:https://www.ecnorfolk.org.uk/event/charities-united-december-2026/
LOCATION:Norwich Puppet Theatre\, Norwich Puppet Theatre\, Whitefriars\, Norwich\, NR3 1TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External (non-EC)
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SUMMARY:Beyond Grants: How We Did It
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to ask a social enterprise or charity leader exactly what it’s really like to take out social investment? Now’s your chance! \n\n\n\n\nThis session will bring together local social enterprise and charity leaders who’ve secured different types of social investment and lived to tell the tale! \nWe are thrilled to welcome: \n\nLuke Brown from Spiral Freerun CIC\nJackie Brooks from Regulation Station\nOlivia from Good Finance\n\nFurther speakers to be confirmed \nAfter a talk about their investment\, our speakers will station themselves around the room\, and you’re free to circulate. Move from conversation to conversation\, ask your burning questions\, and get the honest\, unfiltered version of how investment really works. There are no pitches\, no jargon\, just real experiences. Whether you’re seriously exploring investment or just curious what all the fuss is about\, this is your chance to build connections and get straight answers from local people who’ve been there. \n  \nFind out more and book your place on Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.ecnorfolk.org.uk/event/beyond-grants-how-we-did-it/
LOCATION:Carrow House\, 301 King Street\, Norwich\, NR1 2TG
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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