Welcome to Cumbria CVS

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.

Step Forward’s busy month!

Project Manager for Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment, Shelley Studholme, gives us an update on the programme’s activities and staff changes during another busy month. From attending two festivals in a day to hosting the first Holistic Employment meeting, the team have packed a lot of activity in!

South Lakes Funding Fair

Join us for the South Lakes Funding Fair in Kendal – a fantastic opportunity for local groups to directly engage with local and national funders and support groups regarding projects/funding requirements.

Cumbria CVS Green

Cumbria CVS Green blog No5 is here! This month we hear from our Chief Exec, talking about Carbon Literacy training commitments and having a positive impact – personally, as an organisation, and within the sector. Watch David’s video to hear what we’re doing about our buildings, policies, car-sharing, hybrid-working, events (and buffets!) and more…

Useful Info – July

We’ve rounded up the very latest events, training opportunities, charity news, surveys, research, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place! Our Useful Information page is updated with new information as we receive it during the month too, and there’s a new page every month.

Bid writing training

Bid Writing for Charities and Community Groups – 29 August & 5 September on Zoom. This training for community organisations in Allerdale and South Copeland will teach the fundamentals of bid writing, ensuring future success in funding applications.  

Volunteering in Cumbria

If you’re an organisation looking to recruit volunteers, or you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, register on our portal to submit your vacancies, or search for the perfect role!

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Step Forward: Staff changes and a busy month!

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