Conferences and Events

We run conferences, seminars and other events throughout the year to support and inform local third sector organisations.

Events Management
For professional support in organising conferences, seminars or workshops, contact Cumbria CVS today. We are the experts at running successful events.

Contact Alison Phillips on 01768 800350 or email alisonp@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Upcoming Events

Furness For You – Lunch and Learn

Date:

Time:

You are invited to come along to the Furness For You – Lunch & Learn session hosted by Cumbria CVS.

This session aims to attract those that are feeling lonely, chronically isolated or anyone interested in finding out more about the Furness For You project and how it could help support you or someone you know. This event is open to the general public to come along, have some lunch and find out more about what’s on offer from the Furness For You project across the Barrow and Furness area and is funded by the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund.

Eden Funding Fair

Date:

Time:

This event provides a fantastic opportunity for local groups to directly engage (face to face) with local and national funders and support groups regarding projects/funding requirements.

Attending funders and support organisations include:

Volunteer and Trustee Recruitment Event

Date:

Time:

Are you looking to volunteer to support a local group or organisation with their worthy cause and have a few hours to spare each week?. Then this event might be of interest to you. Come and visit, and see what is on offer from various organisations who are looking for help. You never know, you might find something of interest!

Eden Funding Fair Post Event Reflection Workshop

Date:

Time:

Where:

A 2.5 hour online facilitated reflection and consolidation workshop where participants will finalise their funding bid application based on the feedback received during the funding fair. This will also an opportunity to get some further peer support and extra  support and funding bid hints and tips from CVS facilitators. By the end of this session participants should have a finalised funding bid narrative.

County Volunteering Network Meeting

Date:

Time:

This is a network meeting for Volunteer Managers in Cumbria or anyone who is responsible for recruiting, supporting or managing volunteers to come together to spread good practice in volunteer management.

This meeting will bring together Volunteer Managers in Cumbria to look at Inclusive Volunteering and in particular involving volunteers with mental health experiences, supported by Carlisle Eden Mind and Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment.

Carlisle Volunteering Fair

Date:

Time:

Where:

Cumbria CVS, Shaddongate Resource Centre, Shaddongate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5TY

Your organisation is invited to book onto the Carlisle Volunteering Fair on Wednesday 5 June 2024 from 12.30pm-2.30pm, organised by Cumbria CVS as part of Volunteers’ Week 2024. Set up will begin from 12noon and each organisation will be offered a table to promote their organisation and volunteering .

1 2