March 23, 2017

Training

If you are considering training for your staff, volunteers and/or trustees, please do give us a call. We can offer a range of bespoke training, which can be tailored to your needs and delivered at a time and place convenient to you.

Also if you are looking for training and our current programme does not have what you need – then please give us a call on 01768 800350 or email info@cumbriacvs.org.uk. We are always happy to respond to needs/ discuss your training requirements.

 

Fire Marshal Training
Thursday 2 April 2020
9.30am – 12noon
Shaddongate Resource Centre< Shaddongate, Carlisle CA2 5TY

This session has been designed for any members of staff designated as fire warden for their workplace – or looking to become this.
Delegates will learn about causes and effects of fires, as well as how to prevent their spread and implement necessary emergency procedures. The course complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005  and covers:

· Relevant legislation and guidelines
· Preventing fires and the spread of them; Fire hazards and causes of fires
· Emergency protocol, including evacuation, emergency lighting and assembly points
· Fire alarms and fire drills; Risk Assessment
· Understanding categories of fire and how they differ
· Meanings of the colour codes on fire extinguishers
· Regular fire safety inspections and keeping a fire log

Delegates may be expected to engage in a number of group activities. An experienced trainer will guide participants through the session and a certificate will be awarded upon completion.

Trainer: FMC Training

Cost*:Early Bird price available until Friday 27 March 2020:

CVS Member               Early Bird £65 (thereafter £85)
Non CVS Member      Early Bird £80 (thereafter £95)

*Price includes refreshments.  Limited places available.

For further details fdownload a flier here
To book, download a booking form here

 

Fundraising Workshop For Art & Culture Organisations in Cumbria (2 half-day Sessions)
Monday 9 March and Monday 23 March 2020
1.30pm – 5pm
Kirkgate Centre, Kirkgate, Cockermouth, CA13 9PJ

Cumbria Arts & Culture Network is hosting a fundraising programme comprising two succinct and information packed half day workshop sessions in March, led by Anna Scrine, a Yorkshire based Fundraiser and Trainer. Fundraisers from arts and cultural organisations large and small, will work together with Anna to explore current issues within the fundraising sector and develop new fundraising skills and techniques.

To get involved, learn new skills and perhaps form partnerships with fellow Cumbrian fundraisers contact Laura Rutter (laurar@cumbriacvs.org.uk) for a booking form or visit:
https://cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and-events/fundraising-together-culture-in-cumbria-workshop/

Tickets for both sessions (inc. a light lunch & refreshments)
Please note: You must be able to commit to both sessions:
£35pp: Freelance worker creative or non-funded arts organisation
£75pp: NPO funded organisation

Planning for Success – How to Grow Your Volunteer Programme – please note new date and venue
Monday 18 May 2020
10am – 4pm
Shaddongate Resource Centre, Shaddongate, Carlisle CA2 5TY

Do you want to grow volunteer involvement within your organisation? Are you thinking about involving volunteers for the first time, or looking to expand and develop your volunteer programme? Perhaps you’re struggling to create inspiring opportunities or to recruit the right volunteers?

This workshop will:

• Explore the current volunteering landscape and the latest trends in volunteering
• Outline the steps to successful volunteer involvement
• Help you to create meaningful, impactful and attractive volunteer roles
• Explore how to motivate and inspire volunteers
• Provide an opportunity to reflect on how you work with volunteers, share experiences and action plan your next steps

Cost*: Early Bird price available until Monday 4 May 2020
CVS Member Early Bird £80 (thereafter £95)
Non CVS Member Early Bird £95 (thereafter £110)

Refreshments and lunch provided.  Limited places available.

* Cancellation policy applies, visit www.cumbriacvs.org.uk for details

Download a flier here
Download a booking form here

Events 2020

County Volunteer Network
Wednesday 11 March 2020
10am – 1pm including networking lunch
Penrith Rugby Club, Winters Park, Penrith CA11 8RQ

This session will help organisations to learn how to attract, recruit and support volunteers from BME groups and Ex-Services personnel. The session will look at barriers (including language) and will provide useful tips on how to encourage and support these individuals to volunteer for your organisation.
This session is FREE for CVS members (£10pp for non members).

Book your place today.

Download a flier here
Download a booking form here

The next County Volunteer Network will take place: Wednesday 23 September 2020: venue and topic tbc.

NCVO and Cumbria CVS National Assembly Event
Wednesday 22 April 2020
10am – 3pm
Shaddongate Resource centre, Shaddongate, Carlisle CA2 5TY

Join us at this unique event which is being delivered in conjunction with National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). Come along and take the opportunity to engage with this national infrastructure organisation, provide feedback and help shape their future strategies. It is also an opportunity to feed into a new Cumbria CVS Strategic Plan and network with both organsiations and access advice and support.
This promises to be an interesting and exciting event. Further details will follow very shortly but for now – please pop the date in your diaries!

Funding Events 2020
These events provide an excellent opportunity for local organisations to meet local, regional and national funders to discuss funding opportunities for potential new projects and/or existing projects. In 2019, these events provided over 200 local groups with advice, support and information, and feedback was very good:

“Excellent event – great having all people in one place at the same time”.
“Good to talk face to face to funders and build relationships”.

Eden Funding Event
Thursday 30 April 2020
10am – 3pm
Cumbria LEP, Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DT

For further information, please download a flier here
To book, please download a booking form here
For details of funders and support groups click here

Dates for Diaries: upcoming funding events (full details to follow):

• South Funding Event – Thursday 18 June 2020, 10am – 3pm, Castle Green Hotel, Kendal
• West Funding Event – Thursday 9 July 2020, 10am – 3pm, Whitehaven Golf Club, Whitehaven
• Carlisle Funding Event- Thursday 22 October 2020, 10am -3pm, Cumbria CVS (Shaddongate), Carlisle

How to book on to training/events:

A booking form must be completed for each delegate on each course or event. Book and pay online (as appropriate) or download booking forms and flyers on our website here.

Complete your booking form and return it with payment (if required):

• email info@cumbriacvs.org.uk or
• post to Cumbria CVS, Shaddongate Resource Centre, Shaddongate, Carlisle CA2 5TY

*Please read our cancellation policy: cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and events