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
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
December 2, 2025 at 6:29 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
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...
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...
December 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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...
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...
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...
December 2, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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...
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...
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
December 1, 2025 at 5:29 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-...
December 1, 2025 at 12:22 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-...
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...
December 1, 2025 at 8:08 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...
Missed our November newsletter?
Catch up on: 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...
Catch up on: 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 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Missed our November newsletter?
Catch up on: 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...
Catch up on: 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...
🎅 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 30, 2025 at 3:59 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 30, 2025 at 10:17 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...
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 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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...
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 29, 2025 at 3:28 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 29, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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...
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 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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 28, 2025 at 4:43 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 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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.
Cumbria CVS Green blog No 21 is here!
In our twenty-first blog post, Rachel Miller, Volunteering Support Officer – This Is Us Project, makes some though-provoking points about how your pension pot could be invested in fossil fuels, or linked to deforestation.
In our twenty-first blog post, Rachel Miller, Volunteering Support Officer – This Is Us Project, makes some though-provoking points about how your pension pot could be invested in fossil fuels, or linked to deforestation.
November 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Cumbria CVS Green blog No 21 is here!
In our twenty-first blog post, Rachel Miller, Volunteering Support Officer – This Is Us Project, makes some though-provoking points about how your pension pot could be invested in fossil fuels, or linked to deforestation.
In our twenty-first blog post, Rachel Miller, Volunteering Support Officer – This Is Us Project, makes some though-provoking points about how your pension pot could be invested in fossil fuels, or linked to deforestation.
Reposted by Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service)
We’re recruiting new Trustees to help shape a brighter future for Cumbria’s rivers.
👉 Apply now & make a difference!
#RethinkingRivers #Cumbria #TrusteeOpportunity
Find out more 👉https://edenriverstrust.org.uk/vacancies/trustee/
👉 Apply now & make a difference!
#RethinkingRivers #Cumbria #TrusteeOpportunity
Find out more 👉https://edenriverstrust.org.uk/vacancies/trustee/
November 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
We’re recruiting new Trustees to help shape a brighter future for Cumbria’s rivers.
👉 Apply now & make a difference!
#RethinkingRivers #Cumbria #TrusteeOpportunity
Find out more 👉https://edenriverstrust.org.uk/vacancies/trustee/
👉 Apply now & make a difference!
#RethinkingRivers #Cumbria #TrusteeOpportunity
Find out more 👉https://edenriverstrust.org.uk/vacancies/trustee/
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.