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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.
Results from our recent funding survey of Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in Cumbria has revealed that more that 80% of respondents listed covering core costs as a significant challenge.
Is your organisation looking for unrestricted, multi-year funding? Meet the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust for an online session and find out what you need to know to make an application for your project/organisation. Monday 8th September – book now!
Check out our regularly updated selection of news, events and opportunities for August, curated by our Health & Wellbeing team.
Cumbria CVS Green blog No 18 is here! Emily reflects on attending a Cumbria Climate Risk Action Group workshop as part of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Summit – a valuable opportunity to share insights, identify barriers, and co-develop practical solutions for our region. You’ll also find links to useful resources, information and news!
We’re seeking a Development Officer. Fixed term until 28 February 2026, 15 hours per week. Kendal or Ulverston office (hybrid working available with travel across Westmorland & Furness). We’re looking for a motivated and relationship-focused person to deliver targeted support to VCFSE organisations across Westmorland and Furness, as part of the This is Us project.
County Volunteer Managers Network Meeting – Thursday 25th September, Penrith Rugby Club. Come join us for the next face to face County Volunteering Network Meeting. The agenda of the meeting is: Inclusive Volunteering: Focus on Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
Introduction to Canva for non-profits – Wednesday 24th September, online. Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations? Join our free online session for a beginner-friendly walkthrough of Canva, the powerful design platform that helps you create stunning visuals with ease.
Thursday, 18th September 2025. Build your skills and confidence as a volunteer on this First Aid course. Covering a range of content, including responding to common incidents like choking, bleeding and cardiac arrest, and dealing with minor injuries, the course uses real-life scenarios to ensure those attending will gain practical hands-on experience.
Keswick and Solway ICC Population Health Third Sector Showcase – Wednesday 17th September at Wigton Market Hall. Come and meet up to 100 staff based at GP practices across the Keswick and Solway Integrate Care area (this includes Dalston, Wigton, Keswick, Silloth, Caldbeck etc).
Good Practice in Volunteer Management – Creating a positive Volunteer Journey. Wednesday 17th September at Whitehaven Golf Club. Join us to discover more about the key principles of best practice in volunteer management. This workshop will focus on: What to do when volunteer management gets challenging.
