Norfolk Community Advice Network (NCAN)

Our latest Impact Report is here. ⬇️ In 2024/25, we supported 18,513 people across Norfolk and helped solve more than 71,000 issues. That work delivered over £35 million in value for our communities.
Read more in the full report: www.ncab.org.uk/s/NCA-Impact...

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The gambling industry is undertaxed. Making taxes fairer could help us lift children out of poverty overnight. @rachaelhenry.bsky.social lays out our argument and busts the black market myth for @listentotimesradio.bsky.social
Get into the details 🔍 www.ippr.org/articles/reforming-gambling-taxation

Zoe Gardner: "70% of the asylum seekers who've come to the UK in the last 20 years came from countries that we had previously colonised. That means they speak the language, they have ties to this country, we have communities here"

Yep. #GMB

How much does the UK spend on welfare?

🇪🇺 Relatively little compared to Europe: just 10.8% of GDP in 2023 (including sickness & disability benefits, pensions, etc.).

Meanwhile, 🇫🇮Finland spends 25.7% of GDP & 🇫🇷France 23.8%.

#ChartOfTheDay #Welfare

New research out from @simonpittaway.bsky.social and me looking at the cost of essentials in Britain. We dig into the rising weight of essentials in family budgets, what that means for life on low incomes, and what the Government should do about it. 🧵

🚨 Disability bill update 🚨

Tomorrow, MPs will be voting on whether to make HUGE cuts to support for disabled people who need it in the future.

MPs have had barely any chance to look at the detail, and more amendments are promised to come.

Oh wow, another thing to talk about! (in Norwich this Monday, a few tickets left here – norwichartscentre.co.uk/event/green-...)

More than 30 Norfolk charities urge government to protect disabled people's benefits Over 30 Norfolk charities, social enterprises, faith leaders and campaigners are urging the government to rethink proposals to slash benefits.

Read the article on the Evening News website at www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/2503683...

Image description: A screenshot of a headline on the Norwich Evening News website. The headline reads "Norfolk anti-poverty alliance urges government rethink over PIP." Underneath this is a photo from the launch of the Norfolk Anti-Poverty Alliance which took place in Norwich on 26 February.

The gov't has unveiled plans to make further cuts to PIP & Universal Credit. Its impact assessment shows the changes are likely to lead to 250,000 more adults & 50,000 children being pushed into poverty by 2030.

This isn't right. We've written to the Minister for Work & Pensions urging a rethink.

The sum of the two DWP impact assessments and the OBR forecasts looks like:

- 250,000 more people in poverty, 50,000 of them kids
- one in five of all households that have a disability losing on average about £1,700 a year gross
- 150,000 unpaid carers losing carer's benefits

Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts Government plans for Pip cuts will drive up costs for local authority social care services and NHS, campaigners warn

Government plans to cut disability benefits could drive more costs on to cash-strapped councils, according to campaigners and local government officials

The Disability Policy Centre estimates the cuts would add £1.2bn of costs for the NHS and social care

By me: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

No child should be going hungry, cold or unhoused - no matter where they were born or what passport they have.

New research from Praxis shows what needs to be done to make sure migrant children are included in the upcoming Child Poverty strategy

Hi Bluesky! Glad to be here.

How do we end poverty in Norfolk? Join us for the Norwich launch of the Norfolk Anti-Poverty Alliance, a new network of groups and individuals tackling hardship in Norfolk.

We are launching the Norfolk Anti-Poverty Alliance and we'd love to see you there:

Wednesday 26 February, 5 - 7pm, Norwich Cathedral.

All residents of Norfolk deserve to thrive - but for too many people, even life's essentials are out of reach.

Join us:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-do-we-...

A little goes a long way: the Law Society Charity after 50 years The Law Society Charity supports registered charities whose principal aims are to help members in the areas of access to justice, legal education or human rights.

Our friends and hosts at Norfolk Community Law Service get a lovely nod in this article! @lawsocietygazette.bsky.social www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/a-l... In great company too! @biddetention.bsky.social @rainbowmigration.bsky.social , DAS, @cmjhq.bsky.social PBI and Reprieve

What a lovely message, thank you! Is it the NCLS annual report? We'll pass it on to the immigration team - they are superstars! Merry Christmas to you as well!

Just seen @norwichfoodbank.bsky.social arrive as well!

Thanks for adding us, Sarah! @norfolkca.bsky.social have just joined and could get on there!

Is it time to join Bluesky? Is Bluesky right for you or charity? The channel is growing.

We're still getting set up here!

Huge thanks to @madlinsudn.bsky.social for the excellent recommendations on starter packs - here: madlinblog.wordpress.com/2024/09/26/i...

And we've been browsing the directory, here: blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...

Fab thank you!

Thanks so much! Good to be here... We've followed a few starter packs but let us know if there are any you recommend!

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What is the Norfolk Community Advice Network?

We run a client referral system, so people get the right advice from the right organisation

We hold events where charities and other organisations can share resources and expertise

We campaign for change

👋 Hi! We are Norfolk Community Advice Network! We run a network of organisations that provide advice and other support to people across Norfolk. Here's a bit about how we help...