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
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 27, 2025 at 7:47 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.
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 26, 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...
🎅 Don’t miss out on a sleigh-load of extra donations this season - sign up to easyfundraising for free, and get daily chances to win £100 or £200 donations for your organisation this Christmas! 🎁
✨ Join easyfundraising to take part: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria
✨ Join easyfundraising to take part: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria
November 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🎅 Don’t miss out on a sleigh-load of extra donations this season - sign up to easyfundraising for free, and get daily chances to win £100 or £200 donations for your organisation this Christmas! 🎁
✨ Join easyfundraising to take part: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria
✨ Join easyfundraising to take part: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria
Best Practice in Governance: How to refresh your strategic focus and approach as a trustee board - Wednesday 14th January 2026, online.
This session focusses on using tools and techniques to support you and your board to move forward with an action plan.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This session focusses on using tools and techniques to support you and your board to move forward with an action plan.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Best Practice in Governance: How to refresh your strategic focus and approach as a trustee board - Wednesday 14th January 2026, online.
This session focusses on using tools and techniques to support you and your board to move forward with an action plan.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This session focusses on using tools and techniques to support you and your board to move forward with an action plan.
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 25, 2025 at 6:29 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...
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 25, 2025 at 1:55 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.
Why Local Charities Should Check In On Their Services—And How To Do It:
Our South Copeland Development Officer, Beresford, is back with a handy guide to making sure you’re really helping your community this Christmas and beyond.
Read Berry's blog here: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/chariti...
Our South Copeland Development Officer, Beresford, is back with a handy guide to making sure you’re really helping your community this Christmas and beyond.
Read Berry's blog here: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/chariti...
November 25, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Why Local Charities Should Check In On Their Services—And How To Do It:
Our South Copeland Development Officer, Beresford, is back with a handy guide to making sure you’re really helping your community this Christmas and beyond.
Read Berry's blog here: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/chariti...
Our South Copeland Development Officer, Beresford, is back with a handy guide to making sure you’re really helping your community this Christmas and beyond.
Read Berry's blog here: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/chariti...
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 24, 2025 at 5:29 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 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
🚨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
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 23, 2025 at 8:29 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 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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.
This week Judith and Shelley hosted the Vision for #Volunteering Workshop in Workington and Caroline and Sarah hosted another in Penrith.
Lots of interesting and inspiring discussions around organisations' Vision for Volunteering here in #Cumbria.
Lots of interesting and inspiring discussions around organisations' Vision for Volunteering here in #Cumbria.
November 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
This week Judith and Shelley hosted the Vision for #Volunteering Workshop in Workington and Caroline and Sarah hosted another in Penrith.
Lots of interesting and inspiring discussions around organisations' Vision for Volunteering here in #Cumbria.
Lots of interesting and inspiring discussions around organisations' Vision for Volunteering here in #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 22, 2025 at 7:29 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.
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 22, 2025 at 3:28 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...
Help us develop a Volunteering Strategy for Cumbria!
Are you a #volunteer in #Cumbria? If so, we want to hear from you!
We have funding to seek the views of volunteers to help us to shape the future of volunteering across Cumbria.
Are you a #volunteer in #Cumbria? If so, we want to hear from you!
We have funding to seek the views of volunteers to help us to shape the future of volunteering across Cumbria.
November 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Help us develop a Volunteering Strategy for Cumbria!
Are you a #volunteer in #Cumbria? If so, we want to hear from you!
We have funding to seek the views of volunteers to help us to shape the future of volunteering across Cumbria.
Are you a #volunteer in #Cumbria? If so, we want to hear from you!
We have funding to seek the views of volunteers to help us to shape the future of volunteering across Cumbria.
QA x Bedrock Basics: Build Your IT Confidence Workshop - Monday 19th January 2026, online.
This interactive workshop is designed to help you build essential IT skills for everyday life and work.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This interactive workshop is designed to help you build essential IT skills for everyday life and work.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
QA x Bedrock Basics: Build Your IT Confidence Workshop - Monday 19th January 2026, online.
This interactive workshop is designed to help you build essential IT skills for everyday life and work.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This interactive workshop is designed to help you build essential IT skills for everyday life and work.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
From Idea to Application: A Practical Workshop for New Fundraisers - Tuesday 27th January 2026, online.
This 2.5-hour online workshop is designed for small organisations and community groups who are new to bid writing.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This 2.5-hour online workshop is designed for small organisations and community groups who are new to bid writing.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
From Idea to Application: A Practical Workshop for New Fundraisers - Tuesday 27th January 2026, online.
This 2.5-hour online workshop is designed for small organisations and community groups who are new to bid writing.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This 2.5-hour online workshop is designed for small organisations and community groups who are new to bid writing.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Reposted by Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service)
www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/w...
The @ramblers.org.uk website has now been updated with my future walks ready for 2026.
#WellbeingWalks
#Cumbria #Volunteering
The @ramblers.org.uk website has now been updated with my future walks ready for 2026.
#WellbeingWalks
#Cumbria #Volunteering
Barrow Park Wednesday Wander
Sociable and gentle walk around Barrow Park, everyone is welcome to join us for a ‘Walk & Talk. It’s open to all ages and abilities, the walk lasts for 30 to 45 minutes; and we go for a hot drink...
www.ramblers.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/w...
The @ramblers.org.uk website has now been updated with my future walks ready for 2026.
#WellbeingWalks
#Cumbria #Volunteering
The @ramblers.org.uk website has now been updated with my future walks ready for 2026.
#WellbeingWalks
#Cumbria #Volunteering
Best practice in Business Support Session 1 - How to write a Business plan. Tuesday 20th January 2026, online.
Join this session if you would like to improve your knowledge and understanding of Business planning.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Join this session if you would like to improve your knowledge and understanding of Business planning.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
November 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Best practice in Business Support Session 1 - How to write a Business plan. Tuesday 20th January 2026, online.
Join this session if you would like to improve your knowledge and understanding of Business planning.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Join this session if you would like to improve your knowledge and understanding of Business planning.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Online Presence Basics for #Furness Charities - 14th Jan 2026, online.
This training helps to equip people with limited time and technical know-how with basic tools to be confident about establishing and maintaining a digital presence for your organisation.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This training helps to equip people with limited time and technical know-how with basic tools to be confident about establishing and maintaining a digital presence for your organisation.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Online Presence Basics for #Furness Charities - 14th Jan 2026, online.
This training helps to equip people with limited time and technical know-how with basic tools to be confident about establishing and maintaining a digital presence for your organisation.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This training helps to equip people with limited time and technical know-how with basic tools to be confident about establishing and maintaining a digital presence for your organisation.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
What are the potential benefits of Devolution for Cumbria’s VCFSE sector?
Operations Manager, Bridget, explores the possibilities in her latest blog, including the potential benefits for communities, local decision-making, & funding opportunities.
Read more: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/potenti...
Operations Manager, Bridget, explores the possibilities in her latest blog, including the potential benefits for communities, local decision-making, & funding opportunities.
Read more: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/potenti...
November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
What are the potential benefits of Devolution for Cumbria’s VCFSE sector?
Operations Manager, Bridget, explores the possibilities in her latest blog, including the potential benefits for communities, local decision-making, & funding opportunities.
Read more: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/potenti...
Operations Manager, Bridget, explores the possibilities in her latest blog, including the potential benefits for communities, local decision-making, & funding opportunities.
Read more: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/potenti...
Barrow Funding Fair - Wednesday 4th February 2026.
An opportunity for small local voluntary and community groups to speak directly to Funders about their project to obtain funding.
An opportunity for small local voluntary and community groups to speak directly to Funders about their project to obtain funding.
November 20, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Barrow Funding Fair - Wednesday 4th February 2026.
An opportunity for small local voluntary and community groups to speak directly to Funders about their project to obtain funding.
An opportunity for small local voluntary and community groups to speak directly to Funders about their project to obtain funding.
QA x Bedrock Basics: Social Media for Change Makers - Free 2-hour workshop, 2nd December, online.
Social media is one of the most powerful tools available to charities & non-profits. It helps build trust, raise awareness, and inspire action, often serving as the first touchpoint for new supporters.
Social media is one of the most powerful tools available to charities & non-profits. It helps build trust, raise awareness, and inspire action, often serving as the first touchpoint for new supporters.
November 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
QA x Bedrock Basics: Social Media for Change Makers - Free 2-hour workshop, 2nd December, online.
Social media is one of the most powerful tools available to charities & non-profits. It helps build trust, raise awareness, and inspire action, often serving as the first touchpoint for new supporters.
Social media is one of the most powerful tools available to charities & non-profits. It helps build trust, raise awareness, and inspire action, often serving as the first touchpoint for new supporters.
Cumbria CVS AGM: #Devolution in #Cumbria – What could it mean for the voluntary & community sector?
We warmly invite you to join us in the Cathedral Room at Carlisle Civic Centre, on Wednesday 3rd December.
Full details soon, but you can book your place now! crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
We warmly invite you to join us in the Cathedral Room at Carlisle Civic Centre, on Wednesday 3rd December.
Full details soon, but you can book your place now! crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
November 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Cumbria CVS AGM: #Devolution in #Cumbria – What could it mean for the voluntary & community sector?
We warmly invite you to join us in the Cathedral Room at Carlisle Civic Centre, on Wednesday 3rd December.
Full details soon, but you can book your place now! crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
We warmly invite you to join us in the Cathedral Room at Carlisle Civic Centre, on Wednesday 3rd December.
Full details soon, but you can book your place now! crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...