Meet the Funder: Sport England – Movement Fund, Wednesday 10th September. The Fund offers funding via crowdfunding pledges and grants to improve physical activity opportunities for the people and communities who face barriers to physical activity and need it the most. They can fund a wide range of costs and items up to £15,000.
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Lunch and Learn: Wednesday 13th August, 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.
From Idea to Application: A Practical Workshop for New Fundraisers – Monday 15th September, online. This workshop is designed for small organisations and community groups who are new to bid writing. It will support you in shaping and clarifying your project idea, exploring it with others, and gaining confidence in presenting it to funders.
Looking for #funding for your project? Book your place at our South Lakes Funding Fair – 23rd September, Kendal. This is a fantastic opportunity for local groups to engage in person with local and national funders and support groups regarding project/funding requirements.
Cumbria CVS Green blog No 17 is here! We have something a bit different this time from colleague Rebecca Guy, Third Sector Referral Coordinator, who shares with us a poem inspired by a lunch break cycle ride to collect surplus supermarket food. You’ll also find links to useful resources, information and news!
Check out our regularly updated selection of news, events and opportunities for July, curated by our Health & Wellbeing team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
