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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.
Come and join our lively and informative Action for Health event on Tuesday 20th October in Penrith. These events are an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have an interest in all things health and care in Cumbria. This event will be themed around Neighbourhood Health.
This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for anyone looking to develop their understanding of health and safety in the workplace. It is widely used by organisations across the UK to help employees work safely and comply with health and safety requirements. Whitehaven – Mon 14th Or Workington Tues 15th September.
Sunday 4th October. Interested in volunteering in the Kendal area? Don’t miss this event to kickstart a whole new and exciting journey! Refreshments will be provided, so come along to enjoy a sociable cuppa and a friendly chat about supporting your community to be even greater.
Thursday 1st October. Interested in volunteering in the Penrith area? Don’t miss this event to kickstart a whole new and exciting journey! Refreshments will be provided, so come along to enjoy a sociable cuppa and a friendly chat about supporting your community to be even greater.
Voluntary organisations and charities in our network have received a share of over £2m in unrestricted funding in August, raised for free from their supporter network shopping online 🛍️. Register your organisation with trusted fundraising site easyfundraising today, and you can receive this free funding in the next payout in November.
We are seeking a Third Sector Referral Coordinator to support people living with physical health and mental wellbeing needs. You will help clinical and care staff to understand third sector services and make appropriate referrals.
Do you thrive on helping community organisations grow stronger, more confident, and better connected? If so, this Development Officer role offers the chance to play a key role in supporting voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups across Barrow.
August’s Cumbria CVS Green blog is here! In our thirtieth blog post Gill, one of the founders of Re:Play Sports Network, talks about their ambition to give every piece of sports kit another life through reuse, repurposing and responsible recycling. You’ll also find links to useful resources, information and news!
Check out our regularly updated selection of news, events and opportunities for August, curated by our Health & Wellbeing team.
Over the past five months, our Mid Copeland Development Officer, Kate Grove, has been building connections, offering practical support and helping strengthen local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups. In this update, Kate reflects on the progress made so far, the support needs emerging across the area, and the opportunities ahead for organisations.
