Want to catch up on all things volunteering in Preston? Do you look after volunteers? Are there times when you would love to see how other people support their volunteers and deal with issues that arise? The Preston Volunteers Managers Forum is the perfect safe space to connect with other Read more
At Community CVS, we believe that showcasing the great work of voluntary organisations and community groups is of paramount importance – and we’d love to help you get the word out about your group and what you do to enhance and enrich the lives of people in our communities. If Read more
We’re proud to be hosting Safeguarding training recently, led by trainers from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Safeguarding Adults Board. This is part of the new Multi-Agency Safeguarding Policy and Procedure, and will equip Safeguarding Leads from organisations in the Borough on up-to-date information how to ensure the safety of Read more
Cohort 4 of our Aspiring Leaders in Health and Social Care Skills for Life Bootcamp came to a successful conclusion recently – and we still have a limited number of places left on Cohort 5, which begins on Wednesday 8th January.This Bootcamp, which takes place over ten sessions, is ideal Read more
The next Flying Start Business Network will be on Thursday 5th December, from 9.30am to 12 noon in our Boulevard Centre Conference Room, 45 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ.We have Dee Gough from The Pacific Institute and Michael Spencer from Style Mentoring speaking, with two further speakers to be confirmed. Read more
Our Community Volunteer Training has everything your volunteers need to get the most out of their volunteering., while the Quality Mark workshops offer a wide range of useful information and expertise for volunteer managers. Blackburn: Community Volunteer Training Led by the excellent Denise Hayhurst, Community Volunteer Training takes place over Read more
Our Community CVS Network brings together delegates from across the sector to share information, network and to have an opportunity to support one another. June’s meeting will take place on Thursday 28th November, from 9.30 to 11.30am, in the Conference Room at The Boulevard Centre. Agenda October’s minutes
Two days to go before 2024’s Community Volunteer Awards, where we have a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the best and the brightest from the VCFSE in Blackburn with Darwen. There are a total of 19 awards under 12 categories and, while 2023’s awards were brilliant, this year’s promise to be Read more
Applications are now open for the annual Weston Charity Awards. Transformational support packages worth over £22,000 each are available for up to 22 ambitious front-line charities specialising in community, environment, welfare, or youth support. Registered charities in Wales, the North of England, and the Midlands are eligible to apply if Read more
Trustees are volunteers who give their time and effort and take on big responsibilities. Their work helps charities support communities across the country. Trustees Week is taking place from Monday 4th to Friday 8th November and represents an opportunity to come together to celebrate the work of trustees at charities Read more