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    A window of opportunity

    Wednesday 4th September 2019

    Before starting at Cumbria CVS just four short weeks ago, I took it upon myself to draw up a “transition plan” – a rather grandiose title for a simple one-page note, setting out what I needed to understand, who might be able to help me and what ideas I might be able to assemble in […]

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    CVS to welcome new CEO

    Wednesday 3rd July 2019

    We are delighted to announce that David Allen will join Cumbria CVS as Chief Executive Officer on 29 July 2019. David has over 20 years experience of working at a senior level in national charities, and has worked across the UK, including 10 years based in the North West of England. Most recently, he has […]

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      Registered Charity Name: Cumbria Council for Voluntary Service
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