Cumbria CVS reaffirmed its commitment to the armed forces by re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant earlier this month. At an event hosted by Carlisle City Council, a range of organisations and businesses joined the signing to demonstrate their support. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or […]

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 […]

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 […]