Author | Lightnews

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · 2d

🔊🟢 Environmental Funding Webinar 🟢
Hosted by Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS
📌 Thurs 13 Nov 10am - 12pm
⏭️ Including @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk & Lancs Environmental Fund

To register attendance: trybooking.com/uk/FINX

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Aug 7

🔊The LOCAL Project News & Updates August 2025
Has been released!
mailchi.mp/2e8d06f43808...

News, links & updates from across Lancashire for the VCFSE sector.

The LOCAL Project News & Updates August 2025

mailchi.mp

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Aug 5

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the launch of the #Wyre VCFSE Network last month.

Sign up for
⏭️ updates,
⏭️ next meeting dates &
⏭️ online meeting links

*Wyre VCFSE Network Registration Form:
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Microsoft Forms

forms.office.com

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Aug 5

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the launch of the #Fylde VCFSE Network last week.

Sign up for
⏭️ updates
⏭️ next meeting dates &
⏭️ online meeting links

*Fylde VCFSE Network Registration Form:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Microsoft Forms

forms.office.com

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jul 21

For more information on VCFSE networks & partnerships across Lancashire take a look at our webpage locallancashire.org.uk/networks/

Networks - Local Lancashire

Lancashire 14 VCFSE & Multi-sector Networks & Partnerships *Multi-sector Networks & Partnerships which are facilitated by or open to the VCFSE sector across Lancashire: Download List & contact details...

locallancashire.org.uk

1

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jul 21

Launch of a new network for VCFSE groups delivering activities & support within #Fylde
🗓️ Tuesday 29 July
⏰1:30 - 3pm
📍Kirkham Methodist Church PR4 2JP
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

➡️ peer support
➡️ collaboration
➡️ sharing of information, resources & knowledge

1 1

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jul 10

Lancashire Volunteer Managers Forum: hosted by LACVS Volunteering for Health
🗓 Tuesday 29 July 10am - 11am
📍Teams online

Free monthly forum open to all sizes of VCFSE & infrastructure organisations.

Sign up link: trybooking.com/uk/FAUJ

Reposted by The LOCAL Project

LancsPCC @lancspcc.bsky.social · Jun 27

👮Commissioner Launches New Fund to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls

PCC Grunshaw has unveiled a funding initiative aimed at supporting projects that address violence against women & girls across the county.

Read more about the fund and how to apply: www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/commissioner...

Commissioner Launches New Fund to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls

www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk

1 1

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jul 3

If you can’t make the meeting, please sign up for updates by emailing
Rachel C: [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you (there will be tea & biscuits!)

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jul 3

🔊 Tues 15 July: Join us for the launch of #Wyre VCFSE Network for groups to connect for peer support & collaboration

Hybrid meeting:
in-person networking for *VCFSE only from 1:30pm
💻 Open online meeting 2pm - 3pm
Sign up link: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

1

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jun 30

Sign up link for #Dowith @vsnw.bsky.social

database.vsnw.org.uk/civicrm/even...

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jun 30

🔊 Funding
The National Lottery Awards For All *environment @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

Open now! www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/prog...

Looking to fund projects that:
💚 help people connect with and care for nature in their area
💚 make a positive difference to the environment

National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment | The National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund gives grants to organisations in the UK to help improve their communities. The money awarded comes from the UK National Lottery.

www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jun 24

🔊 Funding
Lancs Police & Crime Commissioner
Violence Against Women & Girls Fund

Online launch event 30 June
Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad38b4...

➡️learn about funds objectives,eligibility criteria & application process
➡️gain insights into what expected from applicants
➡️ask questions

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jun 13

📌 If you would like more information about the Lancashire Anti-Poverty Network, please contact [email protected]
📌 For more details about LACVS & LOCAL Project and our support please contact our team locallancashire.org.uk/meettheteam/

1

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jun 13

Thank you everyone who joined us & @resolvepoverty.org in Burnley for the launch of the Lancashire Anti-Poverty Network Forum.

➡️The meeting shared findings from the recent Lancashire Poverty Awareness, Prioritisation & Activity survey
www.locallancashire.org.uk/lancashire-a...

Lancashire Anti-Poverty Network - Local Lancashire

Lancashire Anti-Poverty Network Established in partnership with Resolve Poverty, the network seeks to create a space for good practice sharing and collaboration between the voluntary, community, faith...

www.locallancashire.org.uk

1 2

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jun 12

Fantastic morning working in partnership with @resolvepoverty.org to host the first Lancashire Anti-Poverty Network Forum

1 2

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jun 9

✅ Provide valuable insights in to the essential work happening across the area on poverty, employment, health, skills & more.

✅ Influence decision makers at local, sub regional and national levels for the things that matter

✅ Highlight the case for essential change

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jun 9

🎁 Survey takes approx. 15 – 20 minutes to complete and as a thank you your group will be entered into a £500 prize draw.

Complete your contact details at the end of the survey so that we can contact you if your group is successful with the prize draw.

1

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jun 9

➡️ Join groups and organisations from across Lancashire & Cumbria to shine a light on the great work happening in our communities and help celebrate the amazing work of our VCFSE sector 🌟

The State of the Sector survey is now live:
surveymonkey.com/r/C6LQR8X

1 1

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jun 4

Vibrant & busy atmosphere here at OneCoWork, Winckley Sq, Preston

Excited to be working with Preston Volunteers.
Funding Fair on TODAY for #VCFSE groups in Central Lancashire
#Preston #Chorley #SouthRibble

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · Jun 4

🔊 VCFSE #Preston #Chorley & #SouthRibble
Central Lancs Funding Fair

🗓 TODAY Wed 4 June
📍OneCoWork Winkley Sq Preston PR1 3JJ

10.30am - 12.50pm Marketplace morning session (last admission 12.15pm)
12.50pm - 1.50pm closed for lunch
1.50pm -3pm Marketplace afternoon session

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · May 29

🔊 Calling all VCFSE groups across Lancashire & Cumbria
The State of the Sector survey is now live surveymonkey.com/r/C6LQR8X

➡️ provide valuable insights into the essential work of VCFSE groups
➡️ support at local, sub regional & national level
➡️ understand priorities of the sector in 2025 & beyond

STATE OF THE SECTOR SURVEY

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

surveymonkey.com

1 1

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · May 29

Fantastic opportunity to meet grant funders in an open marketplace
(no need to book)

➡️ Explore funding opportunities
➡️ Ask for help & advice on project ideas, funding bids & criteria
➡️ Pointers on writing an engaging funding bid

More details: www.locallancashire.org.uk/funding-fairs/

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · May 29

🔊 VCFSE groups #Preston #Chorley & #SouthRibble
Central Lancs Funding Fair

🗓 Wed 4 June
📍OneCoWork Winckley Sq Preston PR1 3JJ

10.30am - 12.50pm Marketplace morning session (last admission 12.15pm)
12.50pm - 1.50pm closed for lunch
1.50pm -3pm Marketplace afternoon session

1

The LOCAL Project @locallancsteam.bsky.social · May 16

Calling all VCFSE groups across Lancashire & Cumbria
State of the Sector survey is now live
www.surveymonkey.com/r/C6LQR8X

Responses will shape the LACVS work to lobby at local, sub regional & national levels for what matters most to our sector & for the change VCFSE groups recognise as essential

1