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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.
Introducing our new “Beyond the Edge – Inspiration and Innovation” series! It’s an attempt at creating a selection of community resources with a practical lens. It will be accompanied by a series of practical offerings that allow the sector to try these different ways of working, methods, and tools.
Carlisle Funding Fair – Tuesday 22 October. This event provides a fantastic opportunity for local groups to engage with local and national funders and support groups regarding projects/funding requirements. Find out which organisations are attending and book you place!
South Copeland Drop in Session – Thursday 26 September, Drigg Village Hall. An opportunity to meet our Development Officer, Berry, and learn how he can support local organisations with grant applications and funding, training and recruitment of trustees, sourcing volunteers and also governance issues and assisting in setting up start up local groups.
Berry’s Blog is back! Our South Copeland Development Officer, Beresford Moyle Rosser, gives us an update on what’s he’s been up to as he begins year two, and why it’s important to have a plan for the next five years.
Cumbria CVS is sad to announce that after five years, our current Chief Executive David Allen has decided to retire, and will be leaving us at the end of this calendar year. David has strengthened our financial position, developed our strategy and business planning and represented us and the wider sector on numerous boards.
South Copeland Voluntary Group Social Network Event – Tues 17 September, Millom. An opportunity to network with voluntary groups in South Copeland and meet other groups delivering support to those in the area.
Membership of Cumbria CVS passed the 400 mark recently, with Arnside Educational Institute setting us on our way towards 500 members. Office Manager Diane found out about us when researching funding opportunities, as the Institute have a large number of tasks that are required to keep the building running.
We’ve rounded up the very latest events, training opportunities, charity news, surveys, research, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place! Our Useful Information page is updated with new information as we receive it during the month too, and there’s a new page every month.
CAfS and Cumbria CVS need your help to inform a future support project for VCSE organisations. The proposed project will help VCSE organisations to lower their energy bills, carbon emissions and address climate change. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
Put the date in your diary! Our 2024 AGM will take place on 27 November in Penrith. Details of the theme, venue and timings will follow soon, and we’ll publicise these via email, website and social media once confirmed, and let you know how to book your place. Please check back for updates.
