Useful information – February 2022
January 27, 2022
Events, charity news, surveys, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place!
If you’ve seen something you think we should be sharing, let us know! Email us: info@cumbriacvs.org.uk
Tackling gambling-related harm
Beacon Counselling Trust offers free treatment and support to those affected by problematic gambling.
Find out more about the Young Peoples Gambling Harms Prevention programme in this leaflet, and discover more about the Bet You Can Help programme – practical First Aid for gambling related harm, here.
Supporting mums at risk of child removal
The Motherwell Charity is a Womens and Girls mental health charity, and their Believe project supports mums at risk of child removal, by offering one to one support through the Believe toolkit.
For the last 4 years they have been getting requests to expand the Believe project into other areas, so have launched the Believe Ambassador programme, to train others to use the toolkit and offer the support to mums that need it most.
A series of information webinars help explain what is involved in the training, and dates can be found on the website.
Free Community Energy Ambassador courses
It has been tough this winter with many households struggling with all the energy price rises and more price increases are expected from the 1st April. Yorkshire Energy Doctor CIC will equip you to be able to advise local residents on ways to reduce their energy costs, explain the current energy crisis, energy bills and energy suppliers, and provide loads of useful information on the schemes available to help others to be safe, warm and well over the winter.
The next dates are:
– Course starting Thurs 3 Feb, 10 – 11.30am.
– Course starting Mon 7 March, 2 – 3.30pm.
Living well with MS
Have you been recently diagnosed with MS and want to find out more information and support available to you?
The MS Society groups across Lancashire invite you to join us at this free virtual event where we will be exploring topics such as; A personal experience of living well with MS, Managing fatigue, Finance and benefits, The benefits of exercise.
Sat, 12 February 2022 online – book here
World Interfaith Harmony Week 1 – 7 February 2022
South Lakeland Equality and Diversity Partnership (SLEDP) will support the holding of 2 sessions at home every day of WIHW – 7am and 7pm for half an hour. All welcome. all free.
More information from SLEDP here
Playlist for Life – playlist maker session
Join us for this FREE short memory melodies session. Introducing Playlist for Life, the music and dementia charity. Using our free resources, we will show you how you can put together a personal playlist, which can help people living with dementia.
11am – 12.30pm on Thursday 10 February, Carlisle Society for the Blind, 9 Brunswick Street, Carlisle, CA1 1PB.
Contact: mark.costello@playlistforlife.org.uk
Free Arts project for young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
Taking place in Carlisle from February to April 2022, ‘A Picture of Me’ is a creative exploration of self.
Find your voice and discover your own story in this new and exciting 8 week programme. Working with specialist artists, you’ll learn how to uncover your own story in a series of hands on workshops. You can decide how you want your story to be to be told by exploring either dance & film or street art. The pieces created will then be shared with the public either in-person or virtually.
For more information, contact Prism Arts on 01228 587691, or email office@prismarts.org.uk
Healthy Hopes workshops
Healthy Hope’s ethos is to promote the health and wellbeing of our local communities. We are committed to a person-centred approach and our workshops provide a confidential and safe environment where the people attending can relax and take part in healthy living and feel good activities.
Please see the attached timetable for more information and locations of sessions, all of which are free.
Leader to Leader bursary fund for West Cumbria
The Leader-to-Leader programme is designed for existing managers of small business and third sector leaders in West Cumbria with more than 5 years of management experience, looking to develop their leadership skills and improve business performance.
The eight month programme allows a gradual, evolving approach with many opportunities to problem solve and integrate learning in a practical and business-focused way with the support of other local leaders. It also offers the opportunity to learn from other delegates within the cohort.
Further Information and Expressions of Interest can be completed here
Contact Rachel Melton on 07502120832 or rachel.melton@jacobs.com for an informal chat.
Friends of Carlisle Victorian and Turkish Baths
As you may be aware the Turkish baths is facing the possible threat of closure. The friends group see this as the biggest threat to it in it’s 112 year history. It’s a great, under utilised facility and described as “Carlisle’s Hidden Gem”.
Find out more, and how you can support Carlisle’s Historic Baths
Lakes Distillery makes splash with clean water scheme
Funding is available to community groups keen to be kind to lakes and rivers across Cumbria. Lake District Foundation has joined forces with The Lakes Distillery to launch a £25k funding pot for projects that enhance and conserve water quality.
Projects must focus on water quality in the Lake District and demonstrate that they will contribute to at least one of the following objectives: pollution prevention and mitigation, habitat creation and protection, invasive species control, species conservation or education.
Find out more, and how to apply
Carer Support Eden Spring newsletter
Eden Carers has a new trading name – Eden Carer Support.
You can read/download their Spring 2022 newsletter here.
Free use of church hall for Kendal charities
Kendal Unitarian Chapel (Branthwaite Brow off Market Place), is offering free use of their hall and garden for coffee mornings. To book, contact John Campbell on 07812 108875.
NAVCA takes on Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation
From the start of this year, NAVCA has taken on the Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation from NCVO. This move will bring more certainty to funders, commissioners and also holders of the sought-after quality assurance mark.
Reach Out – mental health awareness event, Workington
‘Reach Out’ is a new event focussing on Health and Wellbeing, on Saturday 14 May 2022 in Vulcan Park, giving the community the knowledge that there is help out there and the tools they need to look after themselves and their families.
I am looking for businesses, charities, organisations and individuals who have something to offer in terms of health and wellbeing and mental health help, support and guidance and of course anyone who would like to get involved with the yarn bombing again!
Contact Emma, Culture & Events Team Leader, Workington Town Council on 07483 029158 or via email emma.chapman@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Grants available for community arts projects
Artistic projects in parts of Cumbria are being encouraged to apply for funding to help rejuvenate the arts sector after lockdown.
The Westmorland Arts Trust, managed by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports charitable projects that benefit residents in the former county of Westmorland, giving them access to the highest quality music, drama and the visual arts.
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to offer creative and cultural activities for people, particularly young adults and children.
Find out more, and apply, here
Become a volunteer master composter
Garden Organic is recruiting new volunteers for the successful Master Composter project in Cumbria. We are calling on village halls to distribute the attached poster through their networks and noticeboards. Any help you could give this project would be very much appreciated.
More information: Monique Speksnyder – mspeksnyder@gardenorganic.org.uk or 07391 082074.
The Road Ahead 2022 report from NCVO
NCVO has launched the Road Ahead 2022 – its annual analysis of the biggest trends, opportunities and events that will impact charities and volunteering in the year ahead.
NCVO has identified some areas of stability as well as trends that go beyond the pandemic, to help leaders, trustees and communities make informed decisions about their futures. Some of the trends set out include: more political stability, a tighter squeeze on living costs, and a shifting role on climate change.
You can read an overview, and access the full report, on the NVCO blog
How the pandemic is changing the UK giving landscape
Catherine Mahoney from Charities Aid Foundation summarises the findings from the 2021 UK Giving Report, in this article from Civil Society.
Bay Health and Care Partners (BHCP) want your views on digital services
BHCP have launched a project on the Let’s Talk Morecambe Bay site to give people the chance to engage about some of the digital solutions they may have experienced via services across the partnership.
The project runs until Friday 25 March. More information is available here
UoC and Safety Net Survey
Safety Net in partnership with the University of Cumbria are leading on an important piece of research that will allow anyone affected by rape, sexual abuse and exploitation to have their voices heard around what worked for them and any barriers they faced when accessing services both voluntary and statutory. The research has been commissioned by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
The survey is anonymous and will only take 15 minutes to complete. We really want your voices to be heard.
The online survey for service users will be open until Saturday 12th February.
Better Health Food Scanner App campaign
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID)’s new childhood nutrition campaign has launched – The campaign focuses on using the Food Scanner app to help families make healthier food swaps.
Children’s Healthier Eating Toolkit – supports families to make positive changes to their diet with ten fun, easy to run activities.
Comprehensive schools programme – with new curriculum-linked resources available on the School Zone, a dedicated website for teachers.
Local Government Reorganisation
The Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Programme Board is working to create two new unitary authorities for Cumbria and is committed to keeping stakeholders informed.
The LGR website provides a wealth of information, on the background to LGR as well as the overall aims and ambitions of the changes. There is also a timeline of events, a glossary to help residents, businesses and partners understand the process and terminology.
Restoring Hardknott Forest
Hardknott Forest is a 630 hectare former conifer plantation in the upper reaches of the Duddon Valley, 8 miles from Broughton in Furness.
Restoring Hardknott Forest is a partnership between Forestry England and the University of Leeds. We aim to transform Hardknott Forest from a conifer plantation into one of the largest native woodlands in the Lake District National Park, for the benefit of people, nature and our climate.
Find out more about the Restoring Hardknott Forest project
NWAS Winter Watch activity data
Click here to view a monthly round up of North West Ambulance Service’s 999, 111 and Patient Transport Service activity for December 2021.
How to prepare your premises for winter storms and flash floods
Useful advice from Civil Society, explaining how charities should prepare for winter weather to protect their premises from damage.
Disclaimer
The information above is provided in good faith. Whilst every care is taken to ensure that it is correct, Cumbria CVS cannot accept liability for any omissions or inaccuracies and does not take responsibility for the quality for any services or products mentioned.
