News

  • Northumberland Celebrates Village Halls Week 2025 by Honouring Volunteers

    Posted 20th Mar 2025

    CAN hosted a successful event on Wednesday 19th March at Stannington Village Hall as part of the national Village Halls Week 2025 celebrations. The event, attended by over 60 volunteers and trustees from across the county, focused on the theme of "celebrating, encouraging, and supporting volunteers" who are the backbone of Northumberland's 160+ village halls. — Read more.

  • Introducing our new Facebook group for Community Building Trustees

    Posted 11th Mar 2025

    We are excited to launch a dedicated Facebook group to support trustees of community buildings, including Village Halls, Church Halls, Warm Hubs, and similar spaces. This online community is designed to be a valuable resource, providing advice, support, and information to help trustees navigate the responsibilities of managing these essential local hubs. — Read more.

  • Slides from CAN Energy and Renewables Advice Online Roadshow

    Posted 22nd Jan 2025

    CAN Energy staff held a one-hour online session offering independent expert advice on energy efficiency at home and renewable energy solutions. During this session, we shared insights on improving your home's heating efficiency and learn about renewable technologies like Solar PV and Air Source Heat Pumps. — Read more.

  • Community Spaces Partnership – futureproofing village halls

    Posted 10th Jan 2025

    A £1.5 million programme to futureproof village halls has successfully supported 39 community spaces to be upgraded across Northumberland, Durham and Cumbria over the past two years. — Read more.

  • Cosy CAN Newsletter for Warm Hubs users

    Posted 19th Dec 2024

    The latest Cosy CAN Winter newsletter is out now for Warm Hubs users and anyone interested in energy in the home. — Read more.