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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.
Tuesday 1st July, Whitehaven. This event provides a fantastic opportunity for local groups to directly engage with local and national funders and support groups regarding projects/funding requirements. Find out which organisations are attending on our website, and book yourself a morning or afternoon slot for a chat!
Does your organisation operate in Mid or South Copeland? We’re delivering a Voluntary Sector Networking Event on June 10th at Thwaites Village Hall. The event is a chance for charities, CICs and community groups to come together, share knowledge and build co-operative relationships.
Cumbria CVS Green blog No15 is here! Emily Wilson, our new South Lakes & Furness Development Officer, introduces herself and shares details of funding available for projects focused on community development, environmental sustainability, education, and social inclusion…. From £500 to £50,000! You’ll also find links to useful resources, information and news!
If you work with volunteers sign up for our online Best Practice in Volunteer Management sessions. Our first session will focus on thinking about your Volunteer Vision and Strategy, packed with tips, tools and best practice advice. 📆 Thursday 12th June 2025 🕑 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.
Our Operations Manager, Bridget Johns, gives us her reflections from the Leader to Leader programme, from which she came away inspired—gaining confidence, new skills, and fresh insights to support the organisation’s growth. From psychological safety to high-performing teams, she’s bringing this learning back to help empower others.
Staff and volunteers from third sector organisations across Cumbria joined the Chair of Cumbria Action for Health, Geoff Jolliffe, at his Installation as High Sheriff of Cumbria for 2025/26 at the end of March. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the work High Sheriffs do in Cumbria supporting and promoting our sector.
Why you should have an Environmental and sustainability policy and how to write one. 20th May, online. What you’ll learn: Understand the importance of environmental sustainability in the voluntary sector. Explore the Charity Commission’s Environment and Sustainability policy. Learn how to create and implement your own environmental sustainability policy and action plan.
Strategic Advocacy Workshop – advocating for your cause. 16th June, online. This workshop is ideal for community leaders, policy advocates, campaigners, and those personally affected by these issues, this session will enhance participants’ advocacy work, regardless of experience.
Supercharge Your Trustee Recruitment! Unlock the energy you need to find the next Trustees for your board. Get top tips, tools, templates and hear best practice on how to go about your trustee recruitment. Session 1: Top Tips for Good Governance – what to do before recruiting new trustees. Thursday 19th June.
Our Chief Exec, Carolyn Otley, is back with her latest blog – on Community resilience. Carolyn welcomes new Community Resilience Coordinator, Liam, explains what ‘Community Resilience’ encompass, how we’ve been involved in shaping national resources, & the launch of the UK Resilience Academy.
