Norfolk Community Development Workers Network
From Norfolk RCC
This page is designed to support the role of community development workers in Norfolk by providing a space where they can exchange information and ideas for the benefit of the communities with which they work.
Community development worker is a broad generic term to describe anyone who provides advice and support to individuals or groups within a community. That community can be defined by geographical area (North Norfolk, Dereham etc.) or by any other shared characteristic (youth, migrant workers etc.).
It is very easy to become daunted by the challenges we face. It is therefore important that we support each other and it is hoped that this page is one way of doing that. Please feel free to add information and comments.
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List Of Development Workers in Norfolk
A complete list of development workers was identified as being of great use for both new development workers trying to make links as part of their induction and those trying to break into new areas or signpost groups to specialist support.
If your not listed please add yourself under the relevant section in the format:
Name - Organisation - Job title - Email
A couple of lines describing your role
by clicking edit and viewing the entry for Jon Clemo you can see how links to websites and user pages can be incorporated in this.
Countywide
Peter Smith - Norfolk Rural Community Council - Development Officer (specialism community led planning and enterprise initiatives)- peter@norfolkrcc.org.uk
I provide general advice to communities in North Norfolk. I am currently on a fast track learning curve to add Parish Plans to my advice bank, for the benefit of the region. An additional area of support is to help rural communities and groups become more professional in their outlook and where possible adopt an 'enterprise culture'. I do not limit myself just to groups, but in conjunction with the IiC funded Seamless Support programme, also work with local businesses that believe that through social / community enterprise, they can create a successful business with social benefits.
Jon Clemo - Norfolk Rural Community Council Deputy CEO- jonathan@norfolkrcc.org.uk
I currently co-ordinate the development workers network on behalf of the county
Hannah Grant - Norfolk Rural Community Council - Development Officer (specialising in funding) - hannah@norfolkrcc.org.uk
- I provide general advice and support to community groups in South Norfolk, including initial advice on Village Hall management, Parish Plans and community action. I also provide general funding advice to groups and individuals in this area.
- In addition I give support and guidance to projects throughout Norfolk who need assistance with funding applications.
- I also administer the Norfolk County Council's Village Hall Grant Aid Scheme and the Biffaward Main Grant Scheme. Click here for more information on grant distribution and support. Additional information about the Biffaward Landfill Community Fund can be found at http://www.biffaward.org/
Sara Muldoon - Norfolk Rural Community Council Broads and Rivers LEADER+ - Broads and Rivers Community Chest Administrator - community.chest@norfolkrcc.org.uk
I am the Administrator for the Broads & Rivers Community Chest. The Fund offers small grants of up to £5,000 for projects of up to £10,000 in value. Charities, community and voluntary groups are eligible, including parish councils. There is a simple application form. Grants are given for projects which enhance the environment or encourage sustainable tourism within the Broads and Rivers area. Application deadlines are in August, October, December 2007 and February 2008. Schemes must be completed by July 2008.
Fay Sheldon - Norwich and Norfolk Voluntary Services - Development Co-ordinator
I work for Norwich and Norfolk Voluntary Services and am based in Norwich, but cover most parts of Norfolk excluding West Norfolk and Great Yarmouth. I work for a project funded by Capacity Builders to support voluntary and community groups regarding constitutions, funding, strategic planning, governance, quality and other needs they may have. I work Monday and Tuesday as I job share with my colleague Lynn Jervis-Chafaa. We can be contacted on 01603 883832.
Eamon McGrath - Age Concern Norfolk - Community Development Manager - eamon.mcgrath@acnorfolk.org.uk
Age Concern Norfolk offers a range of support to community groups working with or for older people. This can include existing groups or assisting with the development of new groups. In addition to using resources produced by the Norfolk Information Group, Age Concern Norfolk has information especially tailored to the needs of older people's groups.
If you would like to know more about our work please look at our website at http://acnorfolk.org.uk or contact me using the e mail address.
Breckland
Janice Howell - Norfolk Rural Community Council - Field Officer - janice@norfolkrcc.org.uk
I advise and support Parish Plans and community action; I provide general advice and support to community groups, including Village Hall management. I also work with relevant partners, including Local Strategic Partnerships.
Broadland
Great Yarmouth
Toby Cullingham- http://www.community-connections.org.uk
Lucinda Leonard - Great Yarmouth Voluntary Sector Partnership- Norwich and Norfolk Voluntary Services - Voluntary Sector Development Worker - lucinda.leonard@gyvsp.org.uk
I work with voluntary groups in the Great Yarmouth area who want support with issues including funding, governance and training.
North Norfolk
Peter Smith - Norfolk Rural Community Council - Development Officer (specialism community led planning and enterprise initiatives)- peter@norfolkrcc.org.uk
I provide general advice to communities in North Norfolk. I am currently on a fast track learning curve to add Parish Plans to my advice bank, for the benefit of the region. An additional area of support is to help rural communities and groups become more professional in their outlook and where possible adopt an 'enterprise culture'. I do not limit myself just to groups, but in conjunction with the IiC funded Seamless Support programme, also work with local businesses that believe that through social / community enterprise, they can create a successful business with social benefits.
South Norfolk
Hannah Grant - Norfolk Rural Community Council - Development Officer (specialising in funding) - hannah@norfolkrcc.org.uk
- I provide general advice and support to community groups in South Norfolk, including initial advice on Village Hall management, Parish Plans and community action. I also provide general funding advice to groups and individuals in this area.
- In addition I give support and guidance to projects throughout Norfolk who need assistance with funding applications.
- I also administer the Norfolk County Council's Village Hall Grant Aid Scheme and the Biffaward Main Grant Scheme. Click here for more information on grant distribution and support. Additional information about the Biffaward Landfill Community Fund can be found at http://www.biffaward.org/
West Norfolk
Janice Howell - Norfolk Rural Community Council - Field Officer - janice@norfolkrcc.org.uk
I advise and support Parish Plans and community action; I provide general advice and support to community groups, including Village Hall management. I also work with relevant partners, including Local Strategic Partnerships.
Vicki Howling - Norfolk Rural Community Council - Fens Leader+ Project Officer - vicki@norfolkrcc.org.uk
My main role is to promote the Leader+ Programme in the Fens area and to support groups applying for Leader+ funding; I can also advise groups of, and signpost to, other appropriate sources of funding. Another aspect of my work is to promote good communication and encourage networking in the Fens area and beyond. For more information about my project click here
Maxine Fiander - West Norfolk Voluntary and Community Action - Development Manager - maxine@westnorfolkvca.org
I am responsible for WNVCA advice and development services to voluntary and community groups in West Norfolk (including the area around Swaffham). This includes funding advice, constitutions/legal structure, policies, strategic planning, governance, roles and responsibilities etc. I also do facilitation, support to trustees, and can deliver training for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults. i am also involved in the steering group for Funding East, which draws together funders and Funding Advisers across the Eastern Region.
Ian Francis - West Norfolk Voluntary and Community Action - Development Officer - ianf@westnorfolkvca.org
I am part of the Seamless Support Project, advising voluntary and community groups and social enterprises in West Norfolk (including the area around Swaffham). I help people to devise and prioritise ideas, and devise realistic action plans. The work includes funding advice, setting up new groups and enterprises, constitutions, legal structure, charity status, policies, skills audit, etc.
Sharing of useful information
This section is intended as a place to post anything you think will be of help to other developmnet officers, be it a really useful report, training event or just a good news/best practice story.
Link to advice for trustees
I followed up this link to a newsletter produced for Trustees in the East of England, by The Suffolk Association of Voluntary Organisations and thought it might be useful to pass on:
http://www.easydrum.co.uk/nvss/files/summer_2007_print_version.pdf
