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
December 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Find out about the work we've been doing around supporting organisations with good practice in #volunteer management and recruiting volunteers with Keswick Museum.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Find out about the work we've been doing around supporting organisations with good practice in #volunteer management and recruiting volunteers with Keswick Museum.
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December's Cumbria CVS Green blog is here!
In our twenty-second blog post, Jennie Stein, Head of Net Zero at Enterprising Cumbria, fills us in on Enterprising Cumbria’s role in driving Net Zero projects in the county, their Net Zero priorities and insights from COP30.
In our twenty-second blog post, Jennie Stein, Head of Net Zero at Enterprising Cumbria, fills us in on Enterprising Cumbria’s role in driving Net Zero projects in the county, their Net Zero priorities and insights from COP30.
December 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
December's Cumbria CVS Green blog is here!
In our twenty-second blog post, Jennie Stein, Head of Net Zero at Enterprising Cumbria, fills us in on Enterprising Cumbria’s role in driving Net Zero projects in the county, their Net Zero priorities and insights from COP30.
In our twenty-second blog post, Jennie Stein, Head of Net Zero at Enterprising Cumbria, fills us in on Enterprising Cumbria’s role in driving Net Zero projects in the county, their Net Zero priorities and insights from COP30.
Our Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment project supports individuals with mental health experiences to explore and access volunteering and employment opportunities.
They also produce a quarterly Better Mental Health in the Workplace Toolkit full of resources, downloads, links and more!
They also produce a quarterly Better Mental Health in the Workplace Toolkit full of resources, downloads, links and more!
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Our Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment project supports individuals with mental health experiences to explore and access volunteering and employment opportunities.
They also produce a quarterly Better Mental Health in the Workplace Toolkit full of resources, downloads, links and more!
They also produce a quarterly Better Mental Health in the Workplace Toolkit full of resources, downloads, links and more!
📨 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
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
December 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
📨 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
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
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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 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...
December 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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 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/
cumbriacvs.org.uk/vacancies/
December 11, 2025 at 3:53 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/
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Have you recently visited your pharmacy for a health concern? 💬
Do you find it easy to access your GP for appointments?
What do you think about the NHS app?
Let us know in this survey, and you can help improve the services that you use:
https://bit.ly/NHS-Access-Survey
Do you find it easy to access your GP for appointments?
What do you think about the NHS app?
Let us know in this survey, and you can help improve the services that you use:
https://bit.ly/NHS-Access-Survey
December 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Have you recently visited your pharmacy for a health concern? 💬
Do you find it easy to access your GP for appointments?
What do you think about the NHS app?
Let us know in this survey, and you can help improve the services that you use:
https://bit.ly/NHS-Access-Survey
Do you find it easy to access your GP for appointments?
What do you think about the NHS app?
Let us know in this survey, and you can help improve the services that you use:
https://bit.ly/NHS-Access-Survey
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 11, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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
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 10, 2025 at 7:29 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
South Copeland Volunteer Open Day - Tuesday 24th February, #Millom.
You're invited to book a place to promote your organisation and #volunteering opportunities.
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You're invited to book a place to promote your organisation and #volunteering opportunities.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
South Copeland Volunteer Open Day - Tuesday 24th February, #Millom.
You're invited to book a place to promote your organisation and #volunteering opportunities.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
You're invited to book a place to promote your organisation and #volunteering opportunities.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
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-...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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-...
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There are currently 10 #Flood Alerts and 1 Flood Warning currently in place across the #NorthWest 💧.
⚠️ Flood Alerts: #Flooding is possible — stay aware and be prepared.
🚨 Flood Warning (#Keswick Campsite): Flooding is expected — take immediate action.
⚠️ Flood Alerts: #Flooding is possible — stay aware and be prepared.
🚨 Flood Warning (#Keswick Campsite): Flooding is expected — take immediate action.
December 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
There are currently 10 #Flood Alerts and 1 Flood Warning currently in place across the #NorthWest 💧.
⚠️ Flood Alerts: #Flooding is possible — stay aware and be prepared.
🚨 Flood Warning (#Keswick Campsite): Flooding is expected — take immediate action.
⚠️ Flood Alerts: #Flooding is possible — stay aware and be prepared.
🚨 Flood Warning (#Keswick Campsite): Flooding is expected — take immediate action.
Our December newsletter is here!
This month: The season of goodwill?; Greening your pension; Shape the future of volunteering in Cumbria; What are the potential benefits of Devolution for Cumbria’s VCFSE sector? + our latest training opportunities & events.
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This month: The season of goodwill?; Greening your pension; Shape the future of volunteering in Cumbria; What are the potential benefits of Devolution for Cumbria’s VCFSE sector? + our latest training opportunities & events.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Our December newsletter is here!
This month: The season of goodwill?; Greening your pension; Shape the future of volunteering in Cumbria; What are the potential benefits of Devolution for Cumbria’s VCFSE sector? + our latest training opportunities & events.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/mail...
This month: The season of goodwill?; Greening your pension; Shape the future of volunteering in Cumbria; What are the potential benefits of Devolution for Cumbria’s VCFSE sector? + our latest training opportunities & events.
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Huge thanks to our guest speakers and everyone who came along to our AGM in #Carlisle last week.
We explored #Devolution in #Cumbria and what it could mean for the VCS, with thought-provoking presentations, followed by an afternoon of fascinating discussions around a manifesto for the sector.
We explored #Devolution in #Cumbria and what it could mean for the VCS, with thought-provoking presentations, followed by an afternoon of fascinating discussions around a manifesto for the sector.
December 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Huge thanks to our guest speakers and everyone who came along to our AGM in #Carlisle last week.
We explored #Devolution in #Cumbria and what it could mean for the VCS, with thought-provoking presentations, followed by an afternoon of fascinating discussions around a manifesto for the sector.
We explored #Devolution in #Cumbria and what it could mean for the VCS, with thought-provoking presentations, followed by an afternoon of fascinating discussions around a manifesto for the sector.
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We've two spaces left for our last volunteer day of 2025! Come & help us remove non-native trees from regenerating native woodland. More details about our volunteer days here: bag.leeds.ac.uk/projects/res...
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@forestryengland.bsky.social @cumbriacvs.bsky.social
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@forestryengland.bsky.social @cumbriacvs.bsky.social
Restoring Hardknott Forest Volunteer Day: 14th Dec, 2025
Join us on a volunteer day to help maintain & remove tree tubes, remove non-native conifers, plant trees and wildflowers and allow the natural...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
We've two spaces left for our last volunteer day of 2025! Come & help us remove non-native trees from regenerating native woodland. More details about our volunteer days here: bag.leeds.ac.uk/projects/res...
www.trybooking.com/uk/FIGS
@forestryengland.bsky.social @cumbriacvs.bsky.social
www.trybooking.com/uk/FIGS
@forestryengland.bsky.social @cumbriacvs.bsky.social
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.
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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 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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!
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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 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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...
🎅 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
December 8, 2025 at 12:22 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...
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 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...
December 7, 2025 at 8:29 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...
December 7, 2025 at 3:59 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...
December 7, 2025 at 10:17 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...
December 6, 2025 at 7:29 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...