Community CVS administers two funding streams on behalf of ourselves and a number of partner agencies. Blackburn with Darwen Community Fund Community Asset Fund (Photo: Suzy Hazelwood via Pexels.com).
Last week, the panel met for the very tough process of working out shortlists for the various Community Volunteer Awards. With so many high quality nominees, they certainly had their work cut out! Many thanks to the delegates who attended on the day. Click here to see the full list Read more
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We are inviting all the schools in Blackburn with Darwen to enter our competition to design our centrepieces for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards. The awards, which are now in their fifth year, recognise individuals and groups who go the extra mile to make lives better for residents across the Read more
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The Golden Trust UK is developing a new directory of services to link adults to the right support in the community, including crisis contacts, services to support individuals, and connecting people to social inclusion activities that help improve wellbeing, social connections and help overcome any vulnerabilities.
“Chris was very thorough and knowledgeable, well-researched and brought a very human, empathic side to the presentation.” Some great feedback about our wonderful Upskilling lead Chris. If you’re from an organisation based in Lancashire looking for some training to develop your staff’s skills, please get in touch.
A brilliant training day, out of the office, at Turton Tower. Community CVS lead team building and practical mentor skills for mentors of the Chip In partnership by Denise Hayhurst at this beautiful historic location. Amazing location, gorgeous food, fabulous mentors. Other free training is available for volunteers & voluntary Read more
Want to nominate your community heroes? People and organisations who’ve gone the extra mile to improve the lives of people in our communities around Blackburn with Darwen? Better get your skates on – nominations close this Friday! You can nominate your heroes via the online form, which you can find Read more
Renee Black was part of the very small Jewish community in Lancashire, living in a mainly South East Asian community in Blackburn, Renee wanted to be part of that community and she continued her voluntary work up until the end. Everyone knew her, she was very straight forward and you Read more