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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.
Arts and Culture Link and Think, 24th June in Carlisle. A networking and information sharing event for link workers (social prescribers, health and wellbeing coaches, care coordinators and more) and any VCFSE organisations or people who deliver arts and culture activities specifically to improve health and wellbeing in North Cumbria.
We’re delighted that Copeland Community Fund have kindly agreed to support the costs of our forthcoming Funding Fair in Whitehaven. Find out which funders are attending, and book your organisation a slot.
Check out our regularly updated selection of news, events and opportunities for May, curated by our Health & Wellbeing team.
Cumbria Third Sector Leaders Forum – Devolution and the VCFSE Manifesto, Monday 15th June, online. Are you interested in the big issues affecting the VCFSE sector in Cumbria? At this online event, we’ll be looking at the Devolution process, and the manifesto that has been developed by the VCFSE in preparation for devolution.
May’s Cumbria CVS Green blog is here! In our 27th blog post, we welcome back Helen from Futureproof Cumbria, who updates us on Great Big Green Week in Cumbria, highlighting dozens of funded community events on climate, nature, food, and volunteering. You’ll also find links to useful resources, information and news!
Join us and get the good stuff! Some of you will already be familiar with the Members Area on our website, which hosts a growing range of resources. We’ve created a new suite of self paced learning materials, including 2 short videos with practical supporting resources (tools, templates & guides).
Our Mid Copeland Development Officer, Kate, is back with an update on what she’s been up to in her first three months. Kate has seen first-hand the amazing ‘stuff’ that’s happening for the benefit of Mid Copeland’s residents and communities.
Meet the Mid Copeland Development Officer at Beckermet Reading Rooms, Thursday 28th May. Find out about setting up a new voluntary group or charity, or volunteering in your community. Kate can also offer support and information to voluntary and community groups about grant funding opportunities, governance, business planning and sustainability, and volunteer management.
Environmental and sustainability policy workshop – Thursday 28th May, online. This workshop will cover the importance of having a policy, how to write one, and how to implement effective action plans. It’s designed to help organisations adopt environmentally sustainable practices and understand their impact on the environment.
Tesco & easyfundraising have come together to offer FIVE £1,000 funding pots to community organisations this May. Find out how to apply!
