On Tuesday 19 March NAVCA hosted their inaugural NAVCA Awards, marking the brilliant achievements of member organisations. Designed to celebrate local infrastructure – the unsung heroes of our sector – nine awards were handed out during the evening. From an impressive shortlist of 28 entries, six voluntary and community sector support organisations from across England […]
2019 April 01
I was reflecting recently that 2019 is the 29th year of my working life in the Third Sector, and I have learned and been reminded many times that the sector never stands still! On taking up my first role in September 1990 one of the first documents awaiting me on my desk was a green […]
Friday 22 March 2019 saw children from year 8 and their families from across Furness gather for a celebration evening after completing the Inspiring Barrow Kickstart programme at the Forum in Barrow. Kickstart is delivered in after- school sessions and aims to improve skills such as confidence, resilience, teamwork communication and leadership. Five schools have taken […]
Cumbria Arts and Culture Network Chair and Deputy have now been appointed: Richard Foster (Brewery Arts) will assume the role of Chair, supported by Catherine Coulthard (Prism Arts) as Deputy – congratulations to both! The Cumbria Arts and Culture Network will meet on 2 May – part of this meeting will be devoted to the Chair exploring with […]
I came into post as Health Partnerships Officer back in May 2018. By the end of the first six or seven months I was beginning to wonder just what I had achieved apart from a very bruised forehead and stubbed toes from hitting endless brick walls! I was truly delighted when in November things started […]
