Beyond the Edge – Furness Funders Forum and consensus-based decision making

Gabriela Lipska, District Manager Westmorland and Furness, looks at how using consensus-based decision making has helped Furness Funders Forum flourish, as part of our Beyond the Edge – Inspiration and Innovation series: The Furness Funders Forum is a group of local, regional, and national funders interested in supporting community initiatives. Established a few years ago, […]

Step Forward’s Approach and Methodology

Project Manager for Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment, Shelley Studholme, explains the Approach and Methodology of the Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment Service: Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment is a service that was and is co-produced with a lived experience advisory panel. Step Forward is funded by the North East and North Cumbria […]

The latest opportunities for volunteers and news for volunteer managers – February 2025

The latest editions of two of our valuable volunteering newsletters are out! For Volunteer Managers This month, we’re spotlighting forthcoming free events and training, including: Volunteering for Skills and Confidence Roadshow This is Us Workshops on Preparing a Fundraising Budget with a Spreadsheet, Creating Targeted Supporter Profiles for Effective Marketing and Writing stories with a […]