Our Operations Manager, Bridget Johns, takes a look at how Community Power is best achieved when local authorities and community groups work together effectively: Community power doesn’t mean doing it all alone. Real change often happens when grassroots groups and local authorities work together — each bringing different strengths and perspectives. That’s why Cumberland Council […]
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To: The voluntary and community sector Subject: !!!URGENT!!! Please complete this survey !!! Deadline – YESTERDAY !!! Sigh. Ever felt overwhelmed by the number of surveys trying to gather data about the voluntary and community sector, and perhaps wondered if it’s actually worth your time filling them in? We’re very aware we’ve pushed a number […]
Events, training, charity news, surveys, research, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place! This page will be updated with new information as we receive it during the week. Please check back regularly. (Last update: 02/07/25 – items added on this date are marked as [NEW]) You’ll also find the latest Health […]
Judith Smale, our Volunteering Manager (Cumberland) delivered a one-day Volunteering as a Pathway into Employment Workshop in Whitehaven last week. The session was part of the Skills and Enterprise Programme, which is funded by Copeland Community Fund and Sellafield Limited, and was attended by 10 unemployed people. Representatives from Groundwork, Job Centre Plus and charities […]
Whatever your fundraising goals are, the team at easyfundraising can help you get there. During July, they are offering 250 exclusive online fundraising packs to community organisations in our area. How to get yours To get your hands on your complementary pack, simply follow these steps: Register your organisation for free funding with easyfundraising here […]
Trustees are vital to the success of charities across England and Wales—but who are they, and how can boards become more inclusive and effective and better reflect the communities they serve? In partnership with the Charity Commission, Pro Bono Economics (PBE) conducted the largest trustee survey since 2017, gathering insights from over 2,000 trustees. The […]
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. Many of you will have helped with […]
Events, training, charity news, surveys, research, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place! This page will be updated with new information as we receive it during the week. Please check back regularly. (Last update: 27/06/25 – items added on this date are marked as [NEW]) You’ll also find the latest Health […]
Gareth Cavanagh, Development Officer for Mid and South Copeland, writes about making connections in his new area: Part of my work supporting community organisations in Mid and South Copeland has involved establishing a Voluntary Sector Network. The first in a series of events bringing this network together took place on June 10th at Thwaites Village […]
We’re delighted to welcome Threlkeld Village Hall CIO, a charitable incorporated organisation dedicated to managing and maintaining the village hall in Threlkeld, near Keswick, as our milestone 500th member. The hall serves as a central hub for community life, offering a versatile space for a wide range of activities and events, including live music performances, […]
