A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Boulevard Centre for another inspiring morning of collaboration, ideas and community connections! Guest speakers included: Attendees also explored collaboration ideas – from accredited volunteer training and ethical recruitment, to wellbeing workshops and shared Christmas appeals. Which can all be Read more…
We’d like to give a shout-out to our brilliant Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) Champions. This wonderful team of enthusiastic, passionate and dynamic volunteers give their time to attend health and wellbeing events out in the community raising awareness of the potentially life-saving importance of bowel cancer screening. Thank you Read more…
The 2025 Community Volunteer Awards winners have been named, in an inspirational awards ceremony that shone a spotlight on the contributions of volunteers in Blackburn with Darwen. Ewood Park hosted the annual event this year, with the BBC’s Graham Liver returning to his role as host. Around 1,200 nominations were Read more…
Are you a small charity or community organisation feeling overwhelmed by your finances? Starting January 2026, we are offering affordable, bookkeeping services designed specifically for those who need a helping hand. Whether you’re facing funding challenges, struggling to keep up with reporting, or simply need someone to take the pressure off Read more…
A free to join Lancashire business networking group that supports one-man-band companies and start-ups through to multi-million pound corporations has relaunched after a six month hiatus during which time, former members pressurised organisers to bring it back! The Business & Skills Team at Community CVS, which is based at the Read more…
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…
