Our Community Volunteer Awards celebrate the immense positive contributions made by grassroots groups, voluntary organisations and volunteers throughout Blackburn with Darwen. Last week, the Panel met to determine the list of finalists for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards. We’d like to thank everyone involved – and, of course, express our Read more…
Do you support volunteers in your organisation? Ever wish you had a space to share ideas, ask questions, or learn how others manage challenges? Join us for our Volunteer Organisers Network Meetings – a friendly, informal space to connect with others who work with volunteers across Preston. Location: Room A, Read more…
Make a Greener Difference with National Lottery Funding The National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme is here to support groups wanting to make a green difference in their community. This funding opportunity offers grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects that meet one or both of these aims: For example this Read more…
We’re excited to be launching our three brand new Skills Bootcamp this September – and we have a limited number of places still available. Creative Leaders in Arts, Culture & Digital Creative Leadership & Management Skills Bootcamp From Tuesday 9th September Aspiring Leaders in Health and Social Care Leadership and Read more…
Would-be entrepreneurs who have just launched a start-up business or who are planning to do so in the near future are being urged to sign up to a start and grow business skills bootcamp to learn how to avoid some of the pitfalls that, according to research, cause 60% of Read more…
Workers in Lancashire’s health, social care and VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise) sectors may be better retained and incentivised if given the opportunity to develop their workplace skills through enrolment on to a new, heavily subsidised leadership programme launching this September. The ten-session Aspiring Leaders in Health and Read more…
Those working in the creative sector, be it in a traditional or a newer role such as digital marketing, were invited to join a coffee morning with a difference yesterday in that it could help shape the future of the industry in Lancashire! Members of the Business & Skills Team Read more…
Do you have a few hours a week to spare? We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to support Asylum Seekers as they begin their journey into local volunteering. As a Buddy, you’ll receive training to help individuals facing language barriers, cultural differences, or wellbeing challenges. You’ll be a companion, a guide, Read more…
The second-ever Darwen Pride took place last weekend – and wow, what a day! With scorching weather, a brilliant crowd, and even more support from local partners, it was a colourful celebration of community, inclusion, and pride. Community CVS’s own Geoff Wilkinson has been championing the event from the start. Read more…
Community CVS has been awarded funding to deliver a brand-new Creative Leadership & Management Bootcamp – launching this September. But we don’t want to build it without you. Join us for a FREE Creative Coffee Morning to help shape the programme: Thursday 17th July | 10:00am – 12:00pmCommunity CVS, Boulevard Read more…