Come and join our lively and informative Action for Health event on 10th February, 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...

Charities have New Year Resolutions too! Our South Copeland Development Officer, Beresford, is back with suggestions for how to plan your organisation’s future, set goals + more, incl. a useful Objective Planning template to help get your 2026 plans organised. cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/chariti...

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...

Work and Health "Link and Think" event, Wednesday 4th February at #Wigton Market Hall. A networking and information sharing event for link workers (social prescribers, health and wellbeing coaches, care coordinators and more) and any organisations who support people around work, wellbeing & health.

Understanding Devolution in Cumbria - Our Chief Exec, Carolyn Otley, reports on our AGM, what the future holds for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector, and how we can influence what happens during, and after, Devolution in the county. cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/underst...

Check out our regularly updated selection of news, events and opportunities for January, curated by our Health & Wellbeing team. cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/health-...

Social Impact: identify, quantify & communicate your value. Tues 24th February, online. The capacity to better identify, quantify & communicate the social and environmental impact of an organisation is becoming increasingly important to manage limited resources and guide strategic decision making.

🛫🌍🌞Holiday companies will donate unrestricted funding to your organisation. Just one person booking a family holiday could raise an average £50 for you. Find out how: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/the-tra...

Introduction to Employment Best Practice Training, Thursday 19th February, #Whitehaven. This course provides an introduction and overview of a range of HR essentials for your non-profit organisation, and is free for trustees / management committee or / and staff with management of staff and...

The Furness For You website is dedicated to helping community members stay engaged & connected with everything available in Furness neighbourhoods. #Barrow & the #Furness area have a wealth of resilient & pro-active communities which can help us thrive. furnessforyou.org.uk

Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Training - 18th Feb #Whitehaven. Free training for trustees / management committee or / and staff with management of staff and / or HR as a part of their duties and responsibilities with non-profit organisations delivering services in west Cumbria.

Digital Unite is running a free 2 hour workshop on Wednesday 28th January from 9.30am - 11.30am at Rosehill Theatre, nr #Whitehaven on the topic of #Digital Exclusion. It is open to representatives of voluntary and community groups throughout Cumbria.

QA x Bedrock Basics: Introduction to #AI & Prompting for Non-Profits - Mon 9th Feb, online. This session is for those working or volunteering in the non-profit sector. No prior technical experience is required – just curiosity & a willingness to explore how AI can support your org’s mission.

Making Volunteering Age-Friendly - Wednesday 11th February 2026, online. Gain hints and tips to help you recruit more volunteers in their 50s and beyond, and engage and support them more effectively. crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...

Volunteering into Retirement and Beyond - Thursday 22nd January 2026, Kendal. Are you retired or soon to retire? Do you want to stay active in your community? Join us to find out how volunteering is right for you! crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Find out about the work we've been doing around supporting organisations with good practice in volunteer management and recruiting #volunteers with Northern Fells Group. Read our case study here: cumbriacvs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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.

We’re working with easyfundraising to help organisations in #Cumbria receive extra #funding. Whether you want to fund a new project, buy new equipment or you simply need help with your running costs, easyfundraising makes it EASY and doesn’t cost a penny! www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria/

January's Cumbria CVS Green blog is here! In our 23rd blog post, Rachel, Volunteering Support Officer for our This Is Us project, explores Green Volunteering; Including different roles you can do that support the environment, reduce waste, how you can make volunteering greener in other ways + more!

Looking for #funding? Our portal makes searching for Government, National Lottery and charitable trust funding simple for charities, voluntary organisations & SocEnts delivering services in #Cumbria. To access the portal, follow this link to register: funding.idoxopen4community.co.uk/cumbriacvs

📨 Did you know we have a range of email newsletters? If you want to receive the latest news, events and updates on: General sector info for your area Our volunteering network Volunteering vacancies Our Action for Health and Mental Health Provider Forum networks Trustee network + more

There are multiple yellow and amber weather warnings over the coming days for strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice ⚠️ Stay up to date here 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Here is a summary 👇

Work in health or social care in Cumbria? The Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board (CSAB) workforce survey is now live. ✔ Takes 5–7 mins ✔ Anonymous ✔ Helps improve safeguarding practice 👉 Take part: https://bit.ly/49Hxa1l Please share with colleagues.

We can help you share your latest news and events! If you’ve got something you want us to share details of, send it in and we’ll add it to our weekly Useful Information post, getting what you’re up to in front of the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector across Cumbria...

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/

Come and join our lively and informative Action for Health event on 10th February, 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...

Multiple warnings have been issued for the coming days, here is a summery of the situation as it currently stands 👇 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

⚠️ Yellow warning for #snow & #ice until 11am today across #Cumbria & #Lancashire. Travel may be disrupted – icy roads, longer journeys & slips on pavements. Stay safe: plan ahead, check updates & carry winter essentials (warm clothes, blanket, food, water, torch, charger, ice scraper).

Work and Health "Link and Think" event, Wednesday 4th February at #Wigton Market Hall. A networking and information sharing event for link workers (social prescribers, health and wellbeing coaches, care coordinators and more) and any organisations who support people around work, wellbeing & health.

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

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

Yellow warning of snow, ice affecting North West England valid from 0000 Tue 06 Jan to 1100 Tue 06 Jan Additional Details Here.

⚠️ Yellow warning for #snow & #ice from midnight–11am tomorrow across parts of the North West, especially #Cumbria & #Lancashire. Stay safe: plan ahead, check for delays & carry winter essentials in your car (warm clothes, blanket, food & water, torch, charger, ice scraper).

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-...

Just one space left for our first volunteer day of 2026. Come along, meet our friendly volunteers and help restore native woodland. @forestryengland.bsky.social @leedsleaf.bsky.social @cumbriacvs.bsky.social www.trybooking.com/uk/FMTN

Our January newsletter is out! This month: Understanding Devolution; Check In On Your Services; Travel companies offer unrestricted funding; Driving Net Zero projects; Furness For You website; Good Bye & Thank You + our latest training opportunities & events. crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/mail...

Understanding Devolution in Cumbria - Our Chief Exec, Carolyn Otley, reports on our AGM, what the future holds for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector, and how we can influence what happens during, and after, Devolution in the county. cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/underst...

Social Impact: identify, quantify & communicate your value. Tues 24th February, online. The capacity to better identify, quantify & communicate the social and environmental impact of an organisation is becoming increasingly important to manage limited resources and guide strategic decision making.

🛫🌍🌞Holiday companies will donate unrestricted funding to your organisation. Just one person booking a family holiday could raise an average £50 for you. Find out how: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/the-tra...

Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment is a holistic, strengths-based, person-centred, needs-led, therapeutic, hopeful and aspirational supported employment service that values lived experience.

Introduction to Employment Best Practice Training, Thursday 19th February, #Whitehaven. This course provides an introduction and overview of a range of HR essentials for your non-profit organisation, and is free for trustees / management committee or / and staff with management of staff and...

The Furness For You website is dedicated to helping community members stay engaged & connected with everything available in Furness neighbourhoods. #Barrow & the #Furness area have a wealth of resilient & pro-active communities which can help us thrive. furnessforyou.org.uk

Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Training - 18th Feb #Whitehaven. Free training for trustees / management committee or / and staff with management of staff and / or HR as a part of their duties and responsibilities with non-profit organisations delivering services in west Cumbria.

Digital Unite is running a free 2 hour workshop on Wednesday 28th January from 9.30am - 11.30am at Rosehill Theatre, nr #Whitehaven on the topic of #Digital Exclusion. It is open to representatives of voluntary and community groups throughout Cumbria.

QA x Bedrock Basics: Introduction to #AI & Prompting for Non-Profits - Mon 9th Feb, online. This session is for those working or volunteering in the non-profit sector. No prior technical experience is required – just curiosity & a willingness to explore how AI can support your org’s mission.

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...