Running a shadow board programme Did you know that trustees of charity Boards are predominately white, male, and that the average age of a trustee is 61? One of the main issues preventing board diversity is the recruitment process for trustees. Dr Ambreen Shah, a trustee at the Smallwood Trust, has been championing a shadowing […]
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Over the last few years, it has become increasingly difficult for new community groups to open bank accounts. The problem became even worse during the pandemic. Our District Manager (West), Bridget Johns, recently helped a group (Silent Footprints) to find a bank that would accept a newly constituted group. The Bank Of Scotland’s Treasurer’s Account […]
Events, charity news, surveys, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place! This page will be updated with new information as we receive it during October. Please check back regularly. (Last update: 24/10/22) You can view September’s Useful Information here to catch up on new information added during September ’22. If you’ve […]
As we continue to mourn the loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, our Chief Executive and Chair of Trustees took a moment to look back on their experiences of her patronage and presence. David Allen, Chief Executive, reflected on how her support could make a huge difference for the VCFSE sector, with her direct […]
We join the nation and the rest of the world in mourning the loss of Her Majesty the Queen. Our thoughts are with The Royal Family at this time. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British History and her passing is a great loss to our nation, the Commonwealth and the world. Her […]
These days it seems that the calendar is full of charity or awareness days, weeks and months. Events such as Youth Mental Health Day (19 September) and National Stress awareness Day (2 November); Carers’ Week (6-12 June) and Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June); Alzheimer’s Month (September) and Black History Month (October). The list is endless – […]
Events, charity news, surveys, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place! This page will be updated with new information as we receive it during September. Please check back regularly. (Last update: 22/09/22) You can view August’s Useful Information here to catch up on new information added during August ’22. If you’ve […]
Check out our curated roundup of information and advice on all things digital. If you’ve seen something you think we should be sharing, let us know! Email us: info@cumbriacvs.org.uk How to digitally upskill workers How to bring your remote workforce up to speed with the digital skills they need to navigate changing situations. What […]
Cumbria CVS has welcomed more new members to the team over the last few months, all bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organisation. We extend a warm welcome to: Lesley Hinds Third Sector Referral Co-ordinator (Mental Health) With a background in health and care, predominantly working in community-based teams, Lesley is an […]
As trustees of charities (and directors of social enterprises) you have overall control of the charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do. A governance review is an opportunity for you to reflect on your charity’s governance arrangements. For example, a review might update your charity’s governance […]
