Local Government Re-organisation – how can the VCFSE sector get involved?

From 1 April 2023 local government in Cumbria will change. The current six district councils and Cumbria County Council will be replaced by two new unitary authorities. Government announced its decision to create two new unitary councils in July 2021. Since then, work has been ongoing to develop and implement a transition plan. All seven […]

New programme aims to enable the voices of people living in poverty in South Lakes to be heard

South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) have confirmed Cumbria CVS as the host for a new Poverty Truth Commission (PTC). The PTC aims to enable the voice and experiences of those living in poverty to be directly heard at decision making levels, bringing about co-produced change for the better for them. The South Lakes Poverty Truth […]

Cheers for Volunteers as video celebrates achievements during Covid-19

A video highlighting the vital work of volunteers in Cumbria during Covid is being launched on 11 March 2022 at 11am. The new ‘Volunteering in Cumbria’ video is being shared on the second anniversary of the formal declaration of a major incident in the county. Since then, organisations, partners, and volunteers from across Cumbria have […]

Barrow children’s posters to promote Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

Seventy children, from five secondary schools in the Barrow area, have created posters promoting “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind” as part of the Inspiring Barrow Kickstart Programme. The programme works with children who have been identified by schools to be in need of assistance in improving self-confidence, communication skills, self-efficacy, self-esteem and team work. Year 8 […]