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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.
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.
Inspired by Things that Worked. And Things that Didn’t. Sarah has written a three-part blog series, based on our observational report on what works to support volunteers into health volunteering settings, in South Lakeland and Furness. A Practical Guide To ‘Things That Work’: Part 2 – What worked when we tested in the Real World.
From 1st September 2026, changes under the Crime and Policing Act 2026 will remove the supervision exemption from the definition of regulated activity with children. This means some unpaid roles, including volunteering activities such as teaching, training, caring for, instructing or supervising children, may count as regulated activity even when the volunteer is supervised.
If your organisation is looking to recruit volunteers in South Lakes, book onto our Volunteering Fair on Sunday, 4th October, in partnership with GLL as part of Age Friendly Festival. This event aims to attract the general public to come and to meet local groups, charities or organisations to find out about local opportunities.
If your organisation is looking to recruit volunteers in Penrith book onto our Volunteering Fair on Thursday, 1st October. This event aims to attract the general public to come and to meet local groups, charities or organisations to find out about local opportunities and how they can register and become a volunteer.
If your organisation is looking to recruit student volunteers in Carlisle book onto our Volunteering Fair, in partnership with Carlisle College. This event aims to attract students to meet local groups, charities or organisations to find out about local opportunities and how they can register.
South Lakes Funding Fair – Tuesday 22nd September, Kendal. This event provides a fantastic opportunity for local groups in South Cumbria to directly engage in person with local and national funders and support groups regarding projects/funding requirements as well as networking with other organisations.
Come and join our lively and informative Mental Health Provider Forum event – Wednesday 16th September, Penrith. Meet with other people from third sector organisations who have in interest in all things mental health and mental wellbeing in Cumbria.
North Cumbria Integrated Care Physiotherapy (MSK) Service is launching an innovative Community Appointment Day programme at Carlisle’s Sands Centre on 9th September to help tackle current waiting times. Local third sector (VCSE) organisations are invited to be part of the day to provide a Community Wellbeing Hub element.
Best Practice in Volunteer Management – Supporting and Recognising Volunteers. Wednesday 9th September, online. Join us for a session which will focus on thinking about your Volunteer Vision and Strategy packed with tips, tools and best practice advice.
