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
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 23, 2025 at 6:29 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/
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 23, 2025 at 1:55 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
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 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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 22, 2025 at 5:29 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-...
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 22, 2025 at 12:22 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.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/mail...
To all our friends, funders, supporters, volunteers and each and every member of Cumbria's incredible VCFSE sector:
🎅 HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Have a wonderful time. 🎁 🎄 ☃️
From everyone at Cumbria CVS x
🎅 HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Have a wonderful time. 🎁 🎄 ☃️
From everyone at Cumbria CVS x
December 22, 2025 at 8:08 AM
To all our friends, funders, supporters, volunteers and each and every member of Cumbria's incredible VCFSE sector:
🎅 HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Have a wonderful time. 🎁 🎄 ☃️
From everyone at Cumbria CVS x
🎅 HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Have a wonderful time. 🎁 🎄 ☃️
From everyone at Cumbria CVS x
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.
It is open to representatives of voluntary and community groups throughout Cumbria.
December 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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.
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.
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.
December 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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.
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 21, 2025 at 10:17 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.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
cumbriacvs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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 20, 2025 at 7:29 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.
Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment has welcomed a new member to the team.
Bryany has joined Shelley, Sam and Maria as the Step Forward Admin Officer.
Bryany has joined Shelley, Sam and Maria as the Step Forward Admin Officer.
December 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment has welcomed a new member to the team.
Bryany has joined Shelley, Sam and Maria as the Step Forward Admin Officer.
Bryany has joined Shelley, Sam and Maria as the Step Forward Admin Officer.
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.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
December 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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...
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 19, 2025 at 9:29 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...
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 19, 2025 at 4:43 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...
Get ready to sleigh it – daily £100 or £200 donations to be won for your organisation! 🎄 Find the 🎁 Christmas Cracker on easyfundraising (8–21 Dec) for your chance to win!
Get involved here www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria
Get involved here www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria
December 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Get ready to sleigh it – daily £100 or £200 donations to be won for your organisation! 🎄 Find the 🎁 Christmas Cracker on easyfundraising (8–21 Dec) for your chance to win!
Get involved here www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cumbria
Get involved here 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 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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 18, 2025 at 3:53 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 18, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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...
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Just a small possie (yes, I said possie) for our last volunteer day of 2025 tomorrow. That can only mean one thing...extra flapjack! Join us if you can.
Book here ➡️ www.trybooking.com/uk/FTAY
Book here ➡️ www.trybooking.com/uk/FTAY
December 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Just a small possie (yes, I said possie) for our last volunteer day of 2025 tomorrow. That can only mean one thing...extra flapjack! Join us if you can.
Book here ➡️ www.trybooking.com/uk/FTAY
Book here ➡️ www.trybooking.com/uk/FTAY
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 17, 2025 at 2:34 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...
December 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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...
December 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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...
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.
It is open to representatives of voluntary and community groups throughout Cumbria.
December 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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.
It is open to representatives of voluntary and community groups throughout Cumbria.
Help shape services for families in your community by becoming a Parent or Carer Champion.
Share your experiences, ideas and feedback with the Cumberland Family Hubs team - and help make a real difference for local families.
Share your experiences, ideas and feedback with the Cumberland Family Hubs team - and help make a real difference for local families.
December 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Help shape services for families in your community by becoming a Parent or Carer Champion.
Share your experiences, ideas and feedback with the Cumberland Family Hubs team - and help make a real difference for local families.
Share your experiences, ideas and feedback with the Cumberland Family Hubs team - and help make a real difference for local families.