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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.
Come and join our lively and informative Action for Health event on Tuesday 16th June, online. These events are an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have an interest in all things health and care in Cumbria. They are also a space to hear about the latest developments.
Wednesday 10th June, online. Planning for Volunteers and Being Inclusive. Join us for a session packed with tips, tools and resources to support with planning for volunteers as well as the steps you can take as a Volunteer Lead to ensure a more inclusive approach to volunteering within your organisation.
Wednesday, 3rd June. It’s a great chance to meet local organisations, explore volunteering opportunities, and find a role that suits your interests and availability. Whether you’re looking to build skills, meet new people, or give something back to your community, this event is for you 💚
West Cumbria Funding Fair, Tuesday 2nd June, Whitehaven. This event provides a fantastic opportunity for local groups to directly engage in person with local and national funders and support groups regarding projects/funding requirements as well as networking with other organisations. Find out which funders are attending and book your slot!
‘Passion, connection and community: Person-centred neighbourhood health in North Cumbria’ celebrates community-based support and health and wellbeing workers. It focuses on roles like social prescribing, which combine relationship building, coaching and connection into community-based activities to help people improve their health and wellbeing.
Meet your new Barrow Development Officer! Emily Wilson is here to support voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations across Barrow. Find out how she can help…
Copeland Volunteering Fair – Gosforth Public Hall, Thursday 4th June. The event is an opportunity for the public to come along and meet local groups, charities or organisations to find out more about their volunteering opportunities.
Could you join us for Give a Day to Kendal—a week dedicated to coming together as a community and making a real difference where it matters most? Could you help renovate an unloved pavilion? Do you fancy sprucing up some of Kendal’s yards? Or refreshing the changing rooms at Netherfield Cricket Club?
Funding Training Session 2: Understanding how to write a budget – Thursday, 9th July, online. Completing this training will support you to: – Understand what a budget is and why you need one – Gain Knowledge of a tool to use to create and manage a budget – Manage cash flow + more!
Funding Training Session 1: Getting started with funding and how to write a bid. Thursday 18th June, online. The training will give you a better understanding of: – What you need to have in place before writing a bid – The key principles of how to write a case for support – Tools + more!
