Training and Events – Calendar
Social Impact – understanding and quantifying your value
Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Are you curious about what “social impact” really means — and how it differs from “social value”? This introductory, interactive session is designed for anyone working in the VCFSE sector who wants to build confidence in measuring and communicating the difference they make.
Meet the Funder – Westmorland and Furness Community Development Team (Eden and South Lakeland) – Community Fund
Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Are you a not-for-profit group running community projects for local residents in Eden and South Lakes? Your project can receive up to £5,000 if it meets the priorities of your Locality Board. This online session allows you to Meet the Funder and find out all you need to know, in order to make an application.
QA x Bedrock Basics: Teach the Nation Introduction to Web Development for Non-Profits
Date: Thursday 13th November 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free 4-hour online workshop
QA is one of the UK’s leading tech training and talent providers, specialising in digital skills and career development. In partnership with Bedrock Basics, we are delivering a series of workshops to help non-profit organisations build practical skills, strengthen their impact, and grow with confidence.
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop – Barrow
Date: Friday 14th November 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Volunteers are pivotal to the work of many of our local organisations and volunteering is a powerful force for change on both a local and national level, but we know that currently it isn’t equally accessible or enjoyable for everyone. Over recent years we have seen many changes to the way in which people volunteer because of the pandemic, cost of living crisis and a rise in loneliness and as a result volunteering needs to adapt to remain relevant, strong and attractive for both existing and future volunteers.
COUNTYWIDE – Beginners Guide to the Cumbria Observatory – home of all the best data on our county
Date: Monday 17th November 2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Do you struggle to find good, reliable data about the people you work with and where they live?
Could you do with good, reliable data to support project development or funding applications?
Are you interested in learning more about specific issues like housing, employment, crime etc?
Why not join us at this session?
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop – Allerdale
Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Volunteers are pivotal to the work of many of our local organisations and volunteering is a powerful force for change on both a local and national level, but we know that currently it isn’t equally accessible or enjoyable for everyone. Over recent years we have seen many changes to the way in which people volunteer because of the pandemic, cost of living crisis and a rise in loneliness and as a result volunteering needs to adapt to remain relevant, strong and attractive for both existing and future volunteers.
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop – Eden and South Lakes
Date: Thursday 20th November 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Town: Penrith
Volunteers are pivotal to the work of many of our local organisations and volunteering is a powerful force for change on both a local and national level, but we know that currently it isn’t equally accessible or enjoyable for everyone. Over recent years we have seen many changes to the way in which people volunteer because of the pandemic, cost of living crisis and a rise in loneliness and as a result volunteering needs to adapt to remain relevant, strong and attractive for both existing and future volunteers.
Introduction to Canva for non-profits
Date: Monday 24th November 2025
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations?
Sign up to one of Bedrock Basics Introduction to Canva for non-profits learning sessions.
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop – Copeland
Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Volunteers are pivotal to the work of many of our local organisations and volunteering is a powerful force for change on both a local and national level, but we know that currently it isn’t equally accessible or enjoyable for everyone. Over recent years we have seen many changes to the way in which people volunteer because of the pandemic, cost of living crisis and a rise in loneliness and as a result volunteering needs to adapt to remain relevant, strong and attractive for both existing and future volunteers.
Best practice in Governance Workshop 2 – Introducing tools to support Trustees to carry out their duties
Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This session is for current trustees only. Not potential trustees.
This is the second session of our Governance Learning programme. It is open to trustees of charitable organisations in Cumbria.
As an existing trustee you should be aware of your legal requirements, roles and responsibilities. Your duty is to ensure that your organisation is being run in accordance with your governing document and the law.
