Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service)
@cumbriacvs.bsky.social
We have a membership of over 500 Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise organisations and work with over 1,000 other third sector organisations – supporting, listening, developing, representing, & responding to their needs. www.cumbriacvs.org.uk
If your organisation is part of the #voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise sector in #Cumbria, and you're a member of Cumbria CVS, you can advertise your job vacancies FREE on our website!
cumbriacvs.org.uk/vacancies/
cumbriacvs.org.uk/vacancies/
November 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
If your organisation is part of the #voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise sector in #Cumbria, and you're a member of Cumbria CVS, you can advertise your job vacancies FREE on our website!
cumbriacvs.org.uk/vacancies/
cumbriacvs.org.uk/vacancies/
We can help your organisation in lots of ways.
From setting up and running a charity, funding advice and searches, training and development, to getting and managing volunteers + lots more!
Visit our website and get in touch!
cumbriacvs.org.uk
From setting up and running a charity, funding advice and searches, training and development, to getting and managing volunteers + lots more!
Visit our website and get in touch!
cumbriacvs.org.uk
November 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We can help your organisation in lots of ways.
From setting up and running a charity, funding advice and searches, training and development, to getting and managing volunteers + lots more!
Visit our website and get in touch!
cumbriacvs.org.uk
From setting up and running a charity, funding advice and searches, training and development, to getting and managing volunteers + lots more!
Visit our website and get in touch!
cumbriacvs.org.uk
Health Care Colleagues and Adult Social Care Teams in North Cumbria…
…Find out more about how our Third Sector Co-ordinator Team could help you and those you are supporting ↓
cumbriacvs.org.uk/health-wellb...
…Find out more about how our Third Sector Co-ordinator Team could help you and those you are supporting ↓
cumbriacvs.org.uk/health-wellb...
November 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Health Care Colleagues and Adult Social Care Teams in North Cumbria…
…Find out more about how our Third Sector Co-ordinator Team could help you and those you are supporting ↓
cumbriacvs.org.uk/health-wellb...
…Find out more about how our Third Sector Co-ordinator Team could help you and those you are supporting ↓
cumbriacvs.org.uk/health-wellb...
Thinking about volunteering?
Take a look at our #volunteering portal for opportunities that match your skill set & time frame & support local charitable organisations in #Cumbria
Some are in person, but some can be done online or digitally, from home!
volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk/index-classic
Take a look at our #volunteering portal for opportunities that match your skill set & time frame & support local charitable organisations in #Cumbria
Some are in person, but some can be done online or digitally, from home!
volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk/index-classic
November 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Thinking about volunteering?
Take a look at our #volunteering portal for opportunities that match your skill set & time frame & support local charitable organisations in #Cumbria
Some are in person, but some can be done online or digitally, from home!
volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk/index-classic
Take a look at our #volunteering portal for opportunities that match your skill set & time frame & support local charitable organisations in #Cumbria
Some are in person, but some can be done online or digitally, from home!
volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk/index-classic
Our Useful Information website page has the latest events, training, charity news, surveys, research, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place, updated throughout the week!
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/useful-...
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/useful-...
November 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Our Useful Information website page has the latest events, training, charity news, surveys, research, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place, updated throughout the week!
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/useful-...
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/useful-...
Our November newsletter is out!
This month: community resilience; AGM - Devolution; 2024-25 Annual Review; Why not be a Young Trustee?; Cumbria CVS Green: Planetarinism; Volunteering for Health: insight gathering + our latest training opportunities & events.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/mail...
This month: community resilience; AGM - Devolution; 2024-25 Annual Review; Why not be a Young Trustee?; Cumbria CVS Green: Planetarinism; Volunteering for Health: insight gathering + our latest training opportunities & events.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/mail...
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Our November newsletter is out!
This month: community resilience; AGM - Devolution; 2024-25 Annual Review; Why not be a Young Trustee?; Cumbria CVS Green: Planetarinism; Volunteering for Health: insight gathering + our latest training opportunities & events.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/mail...
This month: community resilience; AGM - Devolution; 2024-25 Annual Review; Why not be a Young Trustee?; Cumbria CVS Green: Planetarinism; Volunteering for Health: insight gathering + our latest training opportunities & events.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/mail...
Prevent training - 29th January, online.
Prevent is part of the Governments Counter Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST) and aims to help and support people who may be susceptible to being radicalised and becoming involved in violent extremism and/or terrorism.
Prevent is part of the Governments Counter Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST) and aims to help and support people who may be susceptible to being radicalised and becoming involved in violent extremism and/or terrorism.
November 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Prevent training - 29th January, online.
Prevent is part of the Governments Counter Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST) and aims to help and support people who may be susceptible to being radicalised and becoming involved in violent extremism and/or terrorism.
Prevent is part of the Governments Counter Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST) and aims to help and support people who may be susceptible to being radicalised and becoming involved in violent extremism and/or terrorism.
Meet the Funders drop-in event - Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership.
Thursday, 20th November, Beckermet Reading Rooms. Find out how your organisation can apply for funding!
Thursday, 20th November, Beckermet Reading Rooms. Find out how your organisation can apply for funding!
November 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Meet the Funders drop-in event - Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership.
Thursday, 20th November, Beckermet Reading Rooms. Find out how your organisation can apply for funding!
Thursday, 20th November, Beckermet Reading Rooms. Find out how your organisation can apply for funding!
💛 Celebrating Cumbria Kindness Day – 13 Nov 2025 💛
Kindness comes in many forms—and in #Caldbeck, it looks like four dedicated volunteers behind the Community Wheels scheme.
These incredible individuals make it possible for others to stay connected, get out & about, & enjoy the beauty of #Cumbria.
Kindness comes in many forms—and in #Caldbeck, it looks like four dedicated volunteers behind the Community Wheels scheme.
These incredible individuals make it possible for others to stay connected, get out & about, & enjoy the beauty of #Cumbria.
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Introduction to Canva for non-profits - Monday 15th December, online.
Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations?
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations?
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
November 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Introduction to Canva for non-profits - Monday 15th December, online.
Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations?
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations?
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Come and join our lively and informative Action for Health event on 2nd December, online.
These events are an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have an interest in all things #health and #care in North #Cumbria.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
These events are an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have an interest in all things #health and #care in North #Cumbria.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Come and join our lively and informative Action for Health event on 2nd December, online.
These events are an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have an interest in all things #health and #care in North #Cumbria.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
These events are an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have an interest in all things #health and #care in North #Cumbria.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Understanding the National Lottery Community Fund: Priorities, Funding, and Application Tips - Wednesday 19th November, online.
Join us for this session to learn more about Fund, the difference it aims to make, and the opportunities available to community groups and voluntary organisations.
Join us for this session to learn more about Fund, the difference it aims to make, and the opportunities available to community groups and voluntary organisations.
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Understanding the National Lottery Community Fund: Priorities, Funding, and Application Tips - Wednesday 19th November, online.
Join us for this session to learn more about Fund, the difference it aims to make, and the opportunities available to community groups and voluntary organisations.
Join us for this session to learn more about Fund, the difference it aims to make, and the opportunities available to community groups and voluntary organisations.
Community #Resilience Drop-in Session - Monday 1st December in #Grasmere
Find out about preparing for emergencies, as well as rainwater gardens, resilient driveways, bank stabilisation and protecting your home against flooding.
Find out about preparing for emergencies, as well as rainwater gardens, resilient driveways, bank stabilisation and protecting your home against flooding.
November 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Community #Resilience Drop-in Session - Monday 1st December in #Grasmere
Find out about preparing for emergencies, as well as rainwater gardens, resilient driveways, bank stabilisation and protecting your home against flooding.
Find out about preparing for emergencies, as well as rainwater gardens, resilient driveways, bank stabilisation and protecting your home against flooding.
Exploring a New Angle: Social Media Strategy Training at Keswick Museum.
Emily Wilson, our South Lakes & Furness Development Officer, reports on a recent training session she delivered.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/social-...
Emily Wilson, our South Lakes & Furness Development Officer, reports on a recent training session she delivered.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/social-...
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Exploring a New Angle: Social Media Strategy Training at Keswick Museum.
Emily Wilson, our South Lakes & Furness Development Officer, reports on a recent training session she delivered.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/social-...
Emily Wilson, our South Lakes & Furness Development Officer, reports on a recent training session she delivered.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/social-...
We recently delivered the final sessions of our new Core Learning Programme on Good Practice in #Volunteer Management.
Judith & Bridget delivered 'How To Create a Positive Volunteer Journey' in Whitehaven, & Caroline & Rachel 'What to do when volunteer management gets challenging' in Kendal.
Judith & Bridget delivered 'How To Create a Positive Volunteer Journey' in Whitehaven, & Caroline & Rachel 'What to do when volunteer management gets challenging' in Kendal.
November 11, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We recently delivered the final sessions of our new Core Learning Programme on Good Practice in #Volunteer Management.
Judith & Bridget delivered 'How To Create a Positive Volunteer Journey' in Whitehaven, & Caroline & Rachel 'What to do when volunteer management gets challenging' in Kendal.
Judith & Bridget delivered 'How To Create a Positive Volunteer Journey' in Whitehaven, & Caroline & Rachel 'What to do when volunteer management gets challenging' in Kendal.
🚨Give Back Friday is almost here! 🚨
It’s nearly Black Friday, a huge FREE funding opportunity for your organisation! 1 in 3 people across the UK will be shopping online that day, spending an expected £250 each.
Join easyfundraising: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria
It’s nearly Black Friday, a huge FREE funding opportunity for your organisation! 1 in 3 people across the UK will be shopping online that day, spending an expected £250 each.
Join easyfundraising: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🚨Give Back Friday is almost here! 🚨
It’s nearly Black Friday, a huge FREE funding opportunity for your organisation! 1 in 3 people across the UK will be shopping online that day, spending an expected £250 each.
Join easyfundraising: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria
It’s nearly Black Friday, a huge FREE funding opportunity for your organisation! 1 in 3 people across the UK will be shopping online that day, spending an expected £250 each.
Join easyfundraising: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria
Prevent training - 29th January, online.
Prevent is part of the Governments Counter Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST) and aims to help and support people who may be susceptible to being radicalised and becoming involved in violent extremism and/or terrorism.
Prevent is part of the Governments Counter Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST) and aims to help and support people who may be susceptible to being radicalised and becoming involved in violent extremism and/or terrorism.
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Prevent training - 29th January, online.
Prevent is part of the Governments Counter Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST) and aims to help and support people who may be susceptible to being radicalised and becoming involved in violent extremism and/or terrorism.
Prevent is part of the Governments Counter Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST) and aims to help and support people who may be susceptible to being radicalised and becoming involved in violent extremism and/or terrorism.
Meet the Funders drop-in event - Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership.
Thursday, 20th November, Beckermet Reading Rooms. Find out how your organisation can apply for funding!
Thursday, 20th November, Beckermet Reading Rooms. Find out how your organisation can apply for funding!
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Meet the Funders drop-in event - Mid Copeland GDF Community Partnership.
Thursday, 20th November, Beckermet Reading Rooms. Find out how your organisation can apply for funding!
Thursday, 20th November, Beckermet Reading Rooms. Find out how your organisation can apply for funding!
Recently, our Volunteering Manager (Cumberland), Judith Smale, attended Morgan Sindall Infrastructure's Creating Careers in #Cumbria employability programme.
Interested in volunteering? Visit our Portal and search and register for local opportunities: volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk
Interested in volunteering? Visit our Portal and search and register for local opportunities: volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Recently, our Volunteering Manager (Cumberland), Judith Smale, attended Morgan Sindall Infrastructure's Creating Careers in #Cumbria employability programme.
Interested in volunteering? Visit our Portal and search and register for local opportunities: volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk
Interested in volunteering? Visit our Portal and search and register for local opportunities: volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk
Using Data to Increase Your Fundraising Success - Thursday 4th and Thursday 11th December, online.
The course will help you to incorporate freely available data into your funding applications to help you evidence and demonstrate the need for your work to funders.
The course will help you to incorporate freely available data into your funding applications to help you evidence and demonstrate the need for your work to funders.
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Using Data to Increase Your Fundraising Success - Thursday 4th and Thursday 11th December, online.
The course will help you to incorporate freely available data into your funding applications to help you evidence and demonstrate the need for your work to funders.
The course will help you to incorporate freely available data into your funding applications to help you evidence and demonstrate the need for your work to funders.
Cumbria CVS Annual Review: A year of change.
We’re delighted to be publishing our 2024-25 Annual Review.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/2024-25...
We’re delighted to be publishing our 2024-25 Annual Review.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/2024-25...
November 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Cumbria CVS Annual Review: A year of change.
We’re delighted to be publishing our 2024-25 Annual Review.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/2024-25...
We’re delighted to be publishing our 2024-25 Annual Review.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/2024-25...
Introduction to Canva for non-profits - Monday 15th December, online.
Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations?
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations?
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
November 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Introduction to Canva for non-profits - Monday 15th December, online.
Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations?
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations?
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Come and join our lively and informative Action for Health event on 2nd December, online.
These events are an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have an interest in all things #health and #care in North #Cumbria.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
These events are an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have an interest in all things #health and #care in North #Cumbria.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
November 8, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Come and join our lively and informative Action for Health event on 2nd December, online.
These events are an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have an interest in all things #health and #care in North #Cumbria.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
These events are an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have an interest in all things #health and #care in North #Cumbria.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Great piece about the South Lakes #Poverty Truth Commission, which we hosted, from the Westmorland Gazette: www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/2553073...
The article looks at the poverty behind the picture-postcard affluence in the South Lakes area of #Cumbria.
The article looks at the poverty behind the picture-postcard affluence in the South Lakes area of #Cumbria.
VIDEO: ‘Behind the postcard’ – the poverty truth behind South Lakes’ affluent image
A look at the poverty behind the picture-postcard affluence based on the findings of the South Lakes Poverty Truth Commission.
www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Great piece about the South Lakes #Poverty Truth Commission, which we hosted, from the Westmorland Gazette: www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/2553073...
The article looks at the poverty behind the picture-postcard affluence in the South Lakes area of #Cumbria.
The article looks at the poverty behind the picture-postcard affluence in the South Lakes area of #Cumbria.
Help us develop a Volunteering Strategy for Cumbria!
Do you manage or work with #volunteers across #Cumbria? If so, we want to hear from you!
Cumbria CVS is committed to future-proofing volunteering activity across the county and we have funding to seek the views of volunteer leads.
Do you manage or work with #volunteers across #Cumbria? If so, we want to hear from you!
Cumbria CVS is committed to future-proofing volunteering activity across the county and we have funding to seek the views of volunteer leads.
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Help us develop a Volunteering Strategy for Cumbria!
Do you manage or work with #volunteers across #Cumbria? If so, we want to hear from you!
Cumbria CVS is committed to future-proofing volunteering activity across the county and we have funding to seek the views of volunteer leads.
Do you manage or work with #volunteers across #Cumbria? If so, we want to hear from you!
Cumbria CVS is committed to future-proofing volunteering activity across the county and we have funding to seek the views of volunteer leads.