Networks
Access specialist information, advice and training; exchange knowledge and experiences, learn about best practice; and network with others.
Volunteer Network – for those responsible for recruiting and supporting volunteers.
Contact Judith Smale, Volunteering Manager on 01768 800350
Third Sector Network – the mechanism for involving third sector organisations in planning – a network of networks
Contact Carolyn Otley, Community Resilience Coordinator on 01768 800350
Cumbria Action for Health Network – a network of third sector organisations with a health and wellbeing focus
Contact Clare Edwards, Health Partnerships Manager on 01768 800350
Trustee Network – a network to support volunteer trustees and directors
Contact Bridget Johns, District Manager (West) on 01768 800350
Upcoming Events
Meet the Council: Westmorland and Furness
Customer Services and EDI approach
This event will provide an opportunity to engage with Westmorland and Furness on two important, and related, issues: the development of a new customer strategy and an organisation wide approach to equalities, diversity and inclusion.
On both issues, Westmorland and Furness is committed to being customer and community focused and is keen to engage with the voluntary and community sector about issues it should consider in developing its approach with customers and people using council services, what good looks like whilst also gathering the views of key groups and stakeholders on the developing approach to EDI.
Action for Health
Come and join our lively and informative Action for Health event.
These events are always an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have in interest in all things health and care in North Cumbria. The events are also a space to hear about the latest developments in relation to health and care and keep up to date with new initiatives, services and projects as they develop.
Drop In Session to introduce Cumbria CVS and how we can support local organisations in South Copeland
Muncaster Village Hall.
An opportunity to meet South Copeland’s new Development Officer working with Cumbria CVS and how he can support local organisations with grant applications and funding, training and recruitment of trustees, sourcing volunteers and also governance issues and assisting in setting up start up local groups.
Carlisle Community Groups Network
This is the network for Carlisle and district community organisations of all sizes to get together, run by representatives of community groups. This non-political network enables groups to come together as a caring/sharing/healthy think tank that acts and has action.
The network will cover the following:
- Main discussion/presentation: Volunteering
- Second discussion/presentation: Training
- Working together: presentation and small groups discussion
- Time to share: Groups to share new projects, ideas etc
To book on to this event, please click the Eventbrite link below.
