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
Devolution VCFSE Manifesto - Join us to help develop the priorities, and unpack the key points, as we move towards Cumbria Combined Authority and a Cumbrian Mayor.
23rd February, online.
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23rd February, online.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
February 13, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Devolution VCFSE Manifesto - Join us to help develop the priorities, and unpack the key points, as we move towards Cumbria Combined Authority and a Cumbrian Mayor.
23rd February, online.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
23rd February, online.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
County #Volunteering Network Meeting - Wednesday 11th March, online.
This meeting will bring together Volunteer Managers and focus on green volunteering looking at how you can improve the sustainability of your organisation and your volunteer opportunities.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This meeting will bring together Volunteer Managers and focus on green volunteering looking at how you can improve the sustainability of your organisation and your volunteer opportunities.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
February 12, 2026 at 3:53 PM
County #Volunteering Network Meeting - Wednesday 11th March, online.
This meeting will bring together Volunteer Managers and focus on green volunteering looking at how you can improve the sustainability of your organisation and your volunteer opportunities.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This meeting will bring together Volunteer Managers and focus on green volunteering looking at how you can improve the sustainability of your organisation and your volunteer opportunities.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
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It’s Student Volunteering Week. So why should Students Volunteer?
Your CV & employability get a boost, but when you HELPOUT it’s also:
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Enjoy
Learn
Purpose
Opportunities
Understanding
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It’s Student Volunteering Week. So why should Students Volunteer?
Your CV & employability get a boost, but when you HELPOUT it’s also:
Hands-on
Enjoy
Learn
Purpose
Opportunities
Understanding
Teamwork
volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 7:47 AM
***ACTION*** Share this post with the Students in your lives!
It’s Student Volunteering Week. So why should Students Volunteer?
Your CV & employability get a boost, but when you HELPOUT it’s also:
Hands-on
Enjoy
Learn
Purpose
Opportunities
Understanding
Teamwork
volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk
It’s Student Volunteering Week. So why should Students Volunteer?
Your CV & employability get a boost, but when you HELPOUT it’s also:
Hands-on
Enjoy
Learn
Purpose
Opportunities
Understanding
Teamwork
volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk
During 2025, community groups & voluntary orgs using easyfundraising benefitted from over £700K in completely free, unrestricted funding.
It’s all thanks to their network of volunteers & others supporters simply shopping online – no events, grant applications... no extra cost or effort at all.
It’s all thanks to their network of volunteers & others supporters simply shopping online – no events, grant applications... no extra cost or effort at all.
February 11, 2026 at 7:29 PM
During 2025, community groups & voluntary orgs using easyfundraising benefitted from over £700K in completely free, unrestricted funding.
It’s all thanks to their network of volunteers & others supporters simply shopping online – no events, grant applications... no extra cost or effort at all.
It’s all thanks to their network of volunteers & others supporters simply shopping online – no events, grant applications... no extra cost or effort at all.
Join our team!
We're seeking a motivated & relationship-focused Development Officer to deliver targeted support to VCFSE organisations across Mid #Copeland.
You’ll work closely with local groups to help them build resilience, increase capacity, strengthen governance, & access funding -
We're seeking a motivated & relationship-focused Development Officer to deliver targeted support to VCFSE organisations across Mid #Copeland.
You’ll work closely with local groups to help them build resilience, increase capacity, strengthen governance, & access funding -
February 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Join our team!
We're seeking a motivated & relationship-focused Development Officer to deliver targeted support to VCFSE organisations across Mid #Copeland.
You’ll work closely with local groups to help them build resilience, increase capacity, strengthen governance, & access funding -
We're seeking a motivated & relationship-focused Development Officer to deliver targeted support to VCFSE organisations across Mid #Copeland.
You’ll work closely with local groups to help them build resilience, increase capacity, strengthen governance, & access funding -
People in #Kendal are being asked what they’re “bothered about” – and what could be done to address these issues. Give a Day to Kendal 2026 aims to bring together the people with a passion for making a change with the volunteers who could get involved to make that difference.
February 11, 2026 at 8:05 AM
People in #Kendal are being asked what they’re “bothered about” – and what could be done to address these issues. Give a Day to Kendal 2026 aims to bring together the people with a passion for making a change with the volunteers who could get involved to make that difference.
Free #Poverty Proofing training!
The wonderful team at Children NE have designed a bespoke course for North #Cumbria to help teams and organisations identify and alleviate poverty-related barriers to healthcare access.
Find out more here: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/poverty...
The wonderful team at Children NE have designed a bespoke course for North #Cumbria to help teams and organisations identify and alleviate poverty-related barriers to healthcare access.
Find out more here: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/poverty...
February 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Free #Poverty Proofing training!
The wonderful team at Children NE have designed a bespoke course for North #Cumbria to help teams and organisations identify and alleviate poverty-related barriers to healthcare access.
Find out more here: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/poverty...
The wonderful team at Children NE have designed a bespoke course for North #Cumbria to help teams and organisations identify and alleviate poverty-related barriers to healthcare access.
Find out more here: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/poverty...
Our colleague Rachel was on BBC Radio Cumbria recently, talking about how people can #volunteer, and the types of opportunities available. Jump to 40mins in to listen - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Stephanie Finnon - Pete Otway sits in (21/01/2026) - BBC Sounds
Stories to make you smile, mid-morning updates and The Rewind at 1pm with Pete.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Our colleague Rachel was on BBC Radio Cumbria recently, talking about how people can #volunteer, and the types of opportunities available. Jump to 40mins in to listen - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Interested in #volunteering in South #Copeland?
Our Volunteer Open Day in #Millom is on Tues 24th Feb. Drop in & you'll have the opportunity to speak directly with charities about local volunteering opportunities.
Find out more, and which orgs will be there: crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Our Volunteer Open Day in #Millom is on Tues 24th Feb. Drop in & you'll have the opportunity to speak directly with charities about local volunteering opportunities.
Find out more, and which orgs will be there: crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
February 10, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Interested in #volunteering in South #Copeland?
Our Volunteer Open Day in #Millom is on Tues 24th Feb. Drop in & you'll have the opportunity to speak directly with charities about local volunteering opportunities.
Find out more, and which orgs will be there: crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Our Volunteer Open Day in #Millom is on Tues 24th Feb. Drop in & you'll have the opportunity to speak directly with charities about local volunteering opportunities.
Find out more, and which orgs will be there: crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Interested in #volunteering?
Our #Carlisle Volunteering Fair is TOMORROW Tuesday 10th February - no need to book, just come along and you will have the opportunity to speak directly with charities about local volunteering opportunities.
Find out more: crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Our #Carlisle Volunteering Fair is TOMORROW Tuesday 10th February - no need to book, just come along and you will have the opportunity to speak directly with charities about local volunteering opportunities.
Find out more: crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
February 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Interested in #volunteering?
Our #Carlisle Volunteering Fair is TOMORROW Tuesday 10th February - no need to book, just come along and you will have the opportunity to speak directly with charities about local volunteering opportunities.
Find out more: crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Our #Carlisle Volunteering Fair is TOMORROW Tuesday 10th February - no need to book, just come along and you will have the opportunity to speak directly with charities about local volunteering opportunities.
Find out more: crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
Social Media for Change Makers - Mon 16th March, online.
This interactive w/shop is for orgs working for social good. Just starting out or looking to improve your current approach, you'll gain practical strategies to make your message stand out online.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This interactive w/shop is for orgs working for social good. Just starting out or looking to improve your current approach, you'll gain practical strategies to make your message stand out online.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
February 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Social Media for Change Makers - Mon 16th March, online.
This interactive w/shop is for orgs working for social good. Just starting out or looking to improve your current approach, you'll gain practical strategies to make your message stand out online.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
This interactive w/shop is for orgs working for social good. Just starting out or looking to improve your current approach, you'll gain practical strategies to make your message stand out online.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
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💜Volunteering at Women's Community Matters💜
Come and join our volunteer team!
Email [email protected] for more information or look on our website www.womenscommunitymatters.org/about-us/vol...
#volunteering
Come and join our volunteer team!
Email [email protected] for more information or look on our website www.womenscommunitymatters.org/about-us/vol...
#volunteering
February 9, 2026 at 9:38 AM
💜Volunteering at Women's Community Matters💜
Come and join our volunteer team!
Email [email protected] for more information or look on our website www.womenscommunitymatters.org/about-us/vol...
#volunteering
Come and join our volunteer team!
Email [email protected] for more information or look on our website www.womenscommunitymatters.org/about-us/vol...
#volunteering
***ACTION*** Share this post with the Students in your lives!
It’s Student Volunteering Week. So why should Students Volunteer?
Your CV & employability get a boost, but when you HELPOUT it’s also:
Hands-on
Enjoy
Learn
Purpose
Opportunities
Understanding
Teamwork
volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk
It’s Student Volunteering Week. So why should Students Volunteer?
Your CV & employability get a boost, but when you HELPOUT it’s also:
Hands-on
Enjoy
Learn
Purpose
Opportunities
Understanding
Teamwork
volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 8:08 AM
***ACTION*** Share this post with the Students in your lives!
It’s Student Volunteering Week. So why should Students Volunteer?
Your CV & employability get a boost, but when you HELPOUT it’s also:
Hands-on
Enjoy
Learn
Purpose
Opportunities
Understanding
Teamwork
volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk
It’s Student Volunteering Week. So why should Students Volunteer?
Your CV & employability get a boost, but when you HELPOUT it’s also:
Hands-on
Enjoy
Learn
Purpose
Opportunities
Understanding
Teamwork
volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk
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...
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...
February 8, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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...
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...
Check out our regularly updated selection of news, events and opportunities for January, curated by our Health & Wellbeing team.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/health-...
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/health-...
February 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Check out our regularly updated selection of news, events and opportunities for January, curated by our Health & Wellbeing team.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/health-...
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/health-...
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...
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...
February 8, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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...
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...
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.
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.
February 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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.
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.
Great Grants?
Our Chief Exec takes a look the recent report from the Third Sector Trends study in her latest blog.
Carolyn discusses declining interest in delivering public service contracts, appetite for a more collaborative approach + more: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/great-g...
Our Chief Exec takes a look the recent report from the Third Sector Trends study in her latest blog.
Carolyn discusses declining interest in delivering public service contracts, appetite for a more collaborative approach + more: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/great-g...
February 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Great Grants?
Our Chief Exec takes a look the recent report from the Third Sector Trends study in her latest blog.
Carolyn discusses declining interest in delivering public service contracts, appetite for a more collaborative approach + more: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/great-g...
Our Chief Exec takes a look the recent report from the Third Sector Trends study in her latest blog.
Carolyn discusses declining interest in delivering public service contracts, appetite for a more collaborative approach + more: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/great-g...
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...
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...
February 7, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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...
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
#Barrow & the #Furness area have a wealth of resilient & pro-active communities which can help us thrive.
furnessforyou.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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
#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.
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.
February 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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.
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.
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💸 Funding Opportunity 💸
Are you a social entrepreneur who wants to make a difference in Cumbria? The Cumbria Community Foundation offers a range of grants so that you can apply to the one that's right for you. ✨
👉
Are you a social entrepreneur who wants to make a difference in Cumbria? The Cumbria Community Foundation offers a range of grants so that you can apply to the one that's right for you. ✨
👉
Apply For A Grant - Cumbria Community Foundation
Information on how to apply to Cumbria Community Foundation for grant funding
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February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
💸 Funding Opportunity 💸
Are you a social entrepreneur who wants to make a difference in Cumbria? The Cumbria Community Foundation offers a range of grants so that you can apply to the one that's right for you. ✨
👉
Are you a social entrepreneur who wants to make a difference in Cumbria? The Cumbria Community Foundation offers a range of grants so that you can apply to the one that's right for you. ✨
👉
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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.
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.
February 6, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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.
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...
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...
February 5, 2026 at 8:29 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...