This Is Us

This is Us is funded by Westmorland Furness Council and Central Government, through the levelling up agenda.

It will deliver place-based support to organisations and volunteers to enhance volunteering opportunities in Westmorland and Furness, while supporting those organisations through training and 1:1 sessions in capacity building, governance and sustainability.

This is Us is based across the Westmorland and Furness area, with staff based in the former Barrow in Furness, South Lakeland and Eden districts.

Staff will be offering:

  • Business planning and sustainability support
  • Governance and trustee training
  • Fundraising support and funding searches
  • Volunteer development workshops
  • Volunteer opportunity days
  • Sessions with organisations to develop new volunteering roles
  • 1:1 sessions working on organisational needs

We will also be delivering:

  • Online and face to face training
  • Workshops and networking opportunities
  • Sessions for organisations and individuals

The project started in October 2023, with new initiatives starting from February 2024.

Upcoming events:

To launch the project, Cumbria CVS has organised a range of free meetings* for local organisations and volunteers including Network Meetings for Volunteer Managers in Penrith, Kendal and Barrow, along with training for trustees, organisations and volunteers:

Events and Training for Trustees

 Trustee Charity Induction and Refresher Training
Delivered by NCVO in partnership with Cumbria CVS
Friday 12 April 2024
9.30am – 3.30pm online via zoom

For more information and to book a place visit:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/828289083947?aff=oddtdtcreator

Volunteer Manager Events and Training

Barrow-In-Furness Volunteering Managers Network Meeting
Friday 22 March 2024
11am – 1pm
Barrow Women’s Community Matters, Nan Tait Centre,
Abbey Road, Barrow In Furness LA14 1LG

For more information and to book a place visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/823628824987?aff=oddtdtcreator

South Lakes Volunteering Managers Network Meeting
Thursday 28 March 2024
11am – 1pm
Castle Street Community Centre, Castle Street, Kendal LA9 7AD
For more information and to book a place visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/823827118087?aff=oddtdtcreator

 How to develop and write a Volunteer Strategy
Delivered by NCVO in partnership with Cumbria CVS
Monday 22 April 2024
9.30am-3.30pm online via Zoom

For more information and to book a place visit:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/828364599817?aff=oddtdtcreator

County Volunteering Network Meeting: Inclusive Volunteering – Involving volunteers with mental health experiences
This is a Volunteer Manager Network meeting for organisations in Cumbria to spread good practice in volunteer management and for organisations to network, learn and share ideas. This session will be led by Carlisle and Eden Mind in partnership with Cumbria CVS and the Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment Project.

Wednesday 1 May 2024
10am – 1pm, Penrith
Sunbeams Music Trust, Stoller House, Redhills, Penrith

For more information and to book a place visit:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/799582110617?aff=oddtdtcreator

 Safeguarding for Adults at Risk Training
Delivered by Ann Craft Trust in partnership with Cumbria CVS

Safeguarding Adults at Risk (Volunteer Training) Level 1
Tuesday 16 April 2024
12.30pm – 3.30pm, Holiday Inn Express, Market Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LR

For more information and to book a place visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/828385311767?aff=oddtdtcreator

Safeguarding Adults at Risk Training for Managers Level 3

Training for third sector organisations
Tuesday 17 April 2024
9.30am – 3.30pm, Penrith Rugby Club, Winters Park, Penrith, CA11 8RQ

For more information and to book a place visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/828456263987?aff=oddtdtcreator

Safeguarding Adults at Risk Training for Managers Level 3
Training for third sector organisations
Thursday 18 April 2024
9.30am – 3.30pm, Kendal Rugby Club, Shap Road, Kendal, LA9 6NY

For more information and to book a place visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/828518871247?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited.

Priority bookings will be given to Cumbria CVS members and organisations operating in Westmorland and Furness area.
Please note Safeguarding Training for Adults (Level 3) is limited to one person per organisation. Places will be confirmed after closing dates.

Cancellation Policy

These training courses are delivered free with thanks to funding from UKSPF Westmorland and Furness for the This Is Project. Places cancelled within one week of the course or for no attendance will be charged £75 to cover the cost of training provision.

For the Volunteering Network Meetings lunch, coffee and refreshments will be provided. Places cancelled within one week of these meetings or for no attendance will be charged £10 to cover the cost of this provision.

Please see the information below to contact a member of the team:

email us: projectadmin@cumbriacvs.org.uk 

Call: 01768 800350