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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.
Why Local Charities Should Check In On Their Services—And How To Do It: Our South Copeland Development Officer, Beresford Moyle Rosser, is back with a handy guide to making sure you’re really helping your community this Christmas and beyond.
QA x Bedrock Basics: Build Your IT Confidence Workshop – Monday 19th January 2026, online. This interactive workshop is designed to help you build essential IT skills for everyday life and work. Whether you are new to computers or looking to refresh your knowledge, this session will guide you through the basics.
From Idea to Application: A Practical Workshop for New Fundraisers – Tuesday 27th January 2026, online. This workshop is designed for small organisations & community groups who are new to bid writing, and will support you in shaping and clarifying your project idea, exploring it with others, and gaining confidence in presenting it to funders.
Best practice in Business Support Session 1 – How to write a Business plan. Tues 20th January, online. Improve your knowledge and understanding of Business planning. You will learn: why a business plan is important; what the key components of a business plan are and key steps to write a business plan.
Online Presence Basics for Furness Charities – 14th January 2026, online. This training helps to equip people with limited time and technical know-how with basic tools to be confident about establishing and maintaining a digital presence for your organisation.
What are the potential benefits of Devolution for Cumbria’s VCFSE sector? Operations Manager, Bridget Johns, explores the possibilities in her latest blog, including the potential benefits for communities, local decision-making, and funding opportunities. Find out how these changes could empower the region and strengthen the voluntary sector.
Barrow Funding Fair – Wednesday 4th February 2026. Meet in person with local and national funders and support groups regarding projects/funding requirements as well as networking with other organisations. Tickets are free, and attendees can choose to book a morning or afternoon slot.
We’re delighted to be publishing our 2024-25 Annual Review. In a year that saw us pass the significant milestone of 500 members, you’ll find reports from our projects, news of our new leadership team, details of how we’re connecting and supporting the sector, volunteering and health and wellbeing reports, statistic + more.
Cumbria CVS AGM: Devolution in Cumbria – What could it mean for the voluntary and community sector? We warmly invite you to join us in the Cathedral Room at Carlisle Civic Centre, on Wednesday 3rd December. Hear from guest speakers and join our workshops to help us build a Manifesto for the VCFSE sector.
We’re working with easyfundraising to help the organisations in our network receive extra funding. Through easyfundraising everyday items bought from over 8,000 online retailers raises money. Over a year, just one person could raise £362 for their chosen good cause! Find out how to get your organisation involved.
