Through my job I attend numerous partnership meetings. Two that have stood out recently are the Copeland Food and Finance Hardship Group and Allerdale Resilience Group. At both of these meetings it really struck me how severe the cost of living crisis is, and for a rapidly growing number of people too, many of whom will […]

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 CRMs can boost charity performance Charity Digital outlines ways that charities can enhance their performance with the help of their CRM system. Future themes […]

Barrow has once again demonstrated its warmth and community spirit, with local groups coming together to welcome people who have been forced to flee their home country and seek asylum in the UK. Supported by Cumbria CVS, staff and volunteers from groups including Furness Refugee Support Group, Salvation Army, Furness Multi-Cultural Forum, St Mark’s Church […]

Up to three-quarters of women will experience menopausal symptoms that can impact on their quality of life, and almost one in four will have severe symptoms. Symptoms don’t just stop when they enter work, will impact on all areas of their life, and can involve a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms. Psychological issues […]

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 […]

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 […]

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     NIHR ARC NENC Inequalities and Marginalised Communities Theme Networking Event University of Cumbria – 27 April 2022, 12noon – 4.00pm This is […]

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     Best online courses for the charity sector Amid rising demand and falling income, charities need cost effective ways to upskill their staff and volunteers. […]

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: Lisa Brown Carlisle Community Resilience Worker Lisa will be working to join up a network of the fantastic community groups that emerged in […]