The next Boost Flying Start Business Network meeting will take place between 9.30am and 12 noon on Tuesday 18th March at our Boulevard Centre. February’s meeting featured some great speakers and provided a lot of knowledge a well as networking opportunities. We had some great feedback and look forward to Read more
SPARK are holding a brilliant event focused on raising awareness about Ketamine misuse. This event is designed specifically for professionals working in the support field, as well as families and friends of individuals affected by Ketamine misuse. The event will take place on Tuesday 4th March from 1 to 4pm Read more
Friends of Infirmary Area, voluntary group created in 2015 by local resident Hannah Goldthorpe MBE, are celebrating their 10th anniversary this month. Run completely by volunteers, the group connects with vulnerable adults and the elderly across the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, and aspires to bring people together reducing loneliness and social isolation through Read more
The next CVS Peer Network meeting will take place on Thursday 27th February from 9:30am to 11:30am in the Conference Room at our Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, Blackburn BB1 1EZ. Agenda You can download the agenda in .docx format here. January’s minutes Date of Next Meeting More information To Read more
We’ve a busy month ahead here at Community CVS. Here’s our latest service update to keep you in the know.
Are you a trustee or member of a committee with oversight of a community organisation? Are there times when you would like more understanding of the roles and responsibilities of being a trustee? Then our Trustee Training, delivered through our Preston Volunteers project, is the perfect space to develop your confidence and understanding Read more
Receptionists: the unsung heroes of any organisation for which they present the friendly face. We’re currently looking to get some volunteers on board to be our friendly faces here at our Community Hub at 35 Railway Road and Boulevard Centre at 45 Railway Road. This role involves covering our reception Read more
Community CVS and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are once again working together to celebrate and recognise the hard work, passion and dedication of our borough’s volunteers through our Community Volunteer Awards. To make the awards as successful as possible we are searching for sponsors to share the love and Read more
Do you have a good idea for a project to support the recovery community in BwD? Do you run or are you looking to start a community group to benefit people in recovery? Our Community Asset Fund Open House is the place to come to learn about the grant fund Read more
Looking for some ideas for raising much-needed money for your organisation? Want to put the fun into fundraising? Here are ten neat ideas to help you! These ideas can be tailored to fit the specific mission and audience of your charity, helping to maximize engagement and fundraising success.