An Ofsted report published today (Monday 13th April) highlights the professionalism and quality of charity Community CVS’s Accredited Training Centre. It provides free business training courses – ‘Skills Bootcamps’ – for organisations and individuals across the Lancashire area. As well as special praise for inclusion, the report highlights the achievements Read more
Businesses, entrepreneurs and creative leaders across East Lancashire are being invited to take advantage of a new series of high-impact, government-funded Skills Bootcamps designed to accelerate growth, strengthen leadership and unlock new opportunities. Delivered by Community CVS, these programmes form part of a wider commitment to support Lancashire’s thriving business Read more
After an incredible 9 years of volunteering with Community CVS, we are very sad to be saying goodbye to John as he moves on to pastures new in a new volunteer role. John’s time, commitment and generosity have meant so much to our organisation and the communities we support, and Read more
About Heartbeat I’m currently working in the fundraising team at Heartbeat, a self-funded cardiac rehabilitation charity based in Preston. I recently took part in the CVS course and really enjoyed meeting a wide range of people from different charities and GP settings. It was great to share ideas, learn from others and Read more
J was put in care at the age of 7. He lived in four children’s homes and lived with three foster parents. During this time J was getting into trouble a lot, stealing cars, smoking weed and drinking. The police were always at his foster parents’ house. J left care Read more
Businesses and organisations across Blackburn with Darwen are invited to sponsor the 2026 Community Volunteer Awards. Community CVS and Blackburn with Darwen Council are once again working together to celebrate and recognise the hard work, passion and dedication of the borough’s unsung heroes through these annual awards. The awards celebration Read more
A Case Study in Business Growth and Collaboration Across Lancashire Background When the Boost Flying Start programme came to an end, many of the businesses involved told us they did not want the connections to stop there. They valued the relationships they had built and wanted a regular space to Read more
On Thursday 12th February, we held our AGM at Eanam Wharf Business Enterprise Centre. We were happy to welcome Cllr Phil Riley, Leader of BwD Borough Council as guest speaker who explained the importance of the Consultation Exercise on Local Government Reorganisation. Questions and answers informed the members when it Read more
Hi CVS members and VCFSE Sector organisations CVS UPDATE ON THE AGM Further to the formal notice of the CVS AGM, which was issued in January 2026, I would like to update you all and invite you to join a conversation about the future of local government and the future Read more