News

  • Report shows rural businesses more profitable than urban

    Posted 22nd Jun 2017

    New analysis of rural firms in the English regions shows rural businesses to be significantly more likely to be profitable than businesses in urban areas. — Read more.

  • Are you interested in community-led housing?

    Posted 22nd Jun 2017

    CAN, has begun a project to build on Northumberland’s success in delivering community-led housing, in association with Social Regeneration Consultants, Glendale Gateway Trust and Northumberland County Council. We will identify the support required by individual communities and identify specific opportunities. Part of the work involves establishing the level of interest there may be across the area and a survey will be distributed shortly to Parish and Town Councils to seek some initial views. — Read more.

  • CAN helps voluntary forum secure funding

    Posted 22nd May 2017

    CAN helps North Northumberland Voluntary Forum access funding for new work spaces — Read more.

  • Funding for youth projects in Northumberland

    Posted 22nd May 2017

    Applications are open for the Wellesley Trust Community First Fund at the Community Foundation for youth projects — Read more.

  • CAN Conference tackles rural transport problems

    Posted 22nd May 2017

    More than 100 people attended CAN’s annual spring conference on 10 May to discuss transport problems in rural Northumberland and to explore innovative local solutions. — Read more.