From 1st September 2026, new guidance in the Crime and Policing Act 2026 states the supervision exemption will be removed from the definition of regulated activity with children. This means that certain unpaid activities, e.g. volunteering, including teaching, training, instructing, caring for or supervising children, may become regulated activity even where the individual is supervised. […]
One of our Community Co-researchers, Andrew, discusses his background and motivation, and explains his research topic – understanding unpaid carers and their digital inclusion needs. Background and Motivation My background is in youth and community work, health development and social care, where I have coordinated and delivered projects focused on areas around social inclusion, […]
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I am the Cumbria CVS Bedrock Basics Project Development Officer. For those who have not heard of Bedrock Basics Project we work with non-profit organisations and community groups delivering services in west Cumberland. Bedrock Basics is part of the Transforming West Cumbria Programme funded by Sellafield Limited and through support from Cumbria Community Foundation. Thanks […]
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More than 8,000 retailers, including some of the biggest high street names, will donate to your organisation if you join easyfundraising. The likes of John Lewis, Tesco and Argos have all donated thousands to community and voluntary led organisations across the country – and yours can get a share of future funding too. There’s no […]
Events, training, charity news, surveys, research, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place! This page will be updated with new information as we receive it during the week. Please check back regularly. (Last update: 22/07/26 – items added on this date are marked as [NEW]) You’ll also find the latest Health […]
My name is Kat Hercberg, and I am the new South Copeland Development Officer with Cumbria CVS. I support communities across the area from Thwaites to Drigg, including Millom, Bootle, Corney, Eskdale, and the Duddon Valley. I bring a strong commercial background within the charity sector and have experience both as a volunteer and in […]
Events, training, charity news, surveys, research, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place! This page will be updated with new information as we receive it during the week. Please check back regularly. (Last update: 17/07/26 – items added on this date are marked as [NEW]) You’ll also find the latest Health […]
Welcome back to Cumbria CVS Green! In our twenty-ninth blog post, Kate Grove, our Mid Copeland Development Officer, takes a deep dive into initiatives, activities and projects voluntary and community groups can get involved with to protect and improve the environment. If you have any suggestions about what you’d like to see in our regular […]
