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Cumbria CVS is a registered charity and membership organisation. We help community/voluntary/not-for-profit groups and organisations to develop and improve by providing training and services that can be 1:1 support, funding advice, bespoke training, or through our regular training courses. We help place volunteers, and work with groups that involve volunteers to follow best practice.
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop, Allerdale, Wednesday 19th November. We are inviting YOU to come along to share your Vision for the Future of Volunteering in Cumbria. Whether you a charity needing volunteers, a current or past volunteer, a member of the community, organisation, partner or key stakeholder, book your place at this session!
Beginners Guide to the Cumbria Observatory – home of all the best data on our county. Monday 17th November, online. We’ll provide a brief introduction to the Cumbria Observatory and talk you through how to find the data and information most useful to you, your organisation and the people you work with.
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop, Barrow, Friday 14th November. We are inviting YOU to come along to share your Vision for the Future of Volunteering in Cumbria. Whether you a charity needing volunteers, a current or past volunteer, a member of the community, organisation, partner or key stakeholder, book your place at this session!
QA x Bedrock Basics: Teach the Nation Introduction to Web Development for Non-Profits – Thursday 13th November, online. This workshop is ideal for beginners who work or volunteer in non-profits and want to understand how websites are made. You’ll learn the difference between structure and style, and build your very first static web page.
Meet the Funder – Westmorland and Furness Community Development Team – Community Fund, Wednesday 12th November, online. Are you a not-for-profit group running community projects for local residents in Eden and South Lakes? Your project can receive up to £5,000 if it meets the priorities of your Locality Board.
Social Impact – understanding and quantifying your value – Wednesday 12th November, online. Are you curious about what “social impact” really means & how it differs from “social value”? This introductory, interactive session is designed for anyone working in the VCFSE sector who wants to build confidence in measuring and communicating the difference they make.
Get on Board and Become a Volunteer Trustee – Virtual Volunteer Trustee Recruitment Session, Thursday 6th November online. Are you interested in becoming a trustee? Want to know more about the roles and responsibilities? Want to find out which organisations in Cumbria are looking for trustees?
Best practice in Governance workshop 1: Introduction to roles and responsibilities of trustees – Tuesday 4th November, online. Are you a new #trustee or considering joining a charity board? This online introductory workshop provides an overview of the vital role trustees play in shaping, guiding, and safeguarding charitable organisations.
Introduction to AI & Prompting for Non-Profits – Tues 21st October, online. Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword – it’s shaping the way we live, work, + deliver impact. For charities & non-profits, AI offers powerful opportunities to save time, improve services, & reach more people.
Cumbria CVS AGM: Devolution in Cumbria – What could it mean for the voluntary and community sector? We warmly invite you to join us in the Cathedral Room at Carlisle Civic Centre, on Wednesday 3rd December. Full details soon, but you can book your place now!
