Welcome to Cumbria CVS

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.

Together for Good

Lunch and Learn: Tuesday 15th July, online. Together for Good supports third sector, community groups and non-profit organisations to promote opportunities they have where businesses, via their employees, can provide support on a voluntary basis.

Trustee boards research

Building More Inclusive and Effective Charity Boards: Insights from the Largest Trustee Survey Since 2017. Trustees are vital to the success of charities across England and Wales—but who are they, and how can boards become more inclusive and effective how can boards better reflect the communities they serve?

Free fundraising pack

Until 31st July, easyfundraising are offering community organisations in our area an exclusive online fundraising pack! To get yours, book a call with one of their community fundraising specialists.

Third Sector Trends

After another long period of ups and downs and twists and turns in the voluntary sector, Third Sector Trends is back to find out what’s going on. We’d really like you to take part so that we can build a better picture of what is happening in Cumbria.

Join our Trustee team!

Could you help us make a real difference across Cumbria? Volunteer as a trustee and join our board! This is a diverse and exciting opportunity to shape the organisation and support the third sector of Cumbria. While there is a commitment to volunteer your time, there is so much to gain from being a trustee.

Focus on Funding

Our June Focus on Funding newsletter is here! Focus on Funding is our monthly publication to support local organisations and keep you abreast of current and new funding opportunities. Find it at the link below, along with a wealth of other info and support.

Trustee recruitment

Supercharge Your Trustee Recruitment! Getting ready to Recruit Trustees: key tools and templates for your trustee recruitment – Wednesday 24th September, online. Join us for a short session packed with tips, tools and best practice advice to help you recruit the best trustees for your organisation.

Making connections

Gareth Cavanagh, Development Officer for Mid and South Copeland, writes about making connections in his new area is his latest blog. Their first Voluntary Sector Network event earlier this month included guest speakers from Nature Rich Miterdale and SSAFA – and you’re invited to the next one!

Policy training

Environmental & Sustainability Policy Training workshop – Tuesday 12th August, online. This workshop will cover the importance of having an environmental & sustainability policy, how to write one, and how to implement effective action plans.

500th member joins!

Let’s celebrate! We’re delighted to welcome Threlkeld Village Hall CIO, a charitable incorporated organisation dedicated to managing and maintaining the village hall in Threlkeld, near Keswick, as our milestone 500th member.

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