We are looking for members of community organisations based in Blackburn to help with a research project on transport and social inclusion between August and December 2022. This is a paid opportunity to work as research assistants alongside Anna Plyushteva (University of Oxford) and Sherin Francis (Jacobs) on a project Read more…
Community CVS’ Miffy Clegg and Marselle Davies were among those present at the superb Lancashire User Forum (LUF) event at The Woodnook Centre in Accrington on Wednesday 18th May. As part of our role within the brand new BwD Recovery Collaborative, Miffy and Marselle were joined by a group of Read more…
Community CVS’ Miffy Clegg will be holding a drop in session at Café Hub in Darwen every Wednesday from 11am to 2pm (excluding next Wednesday, 18th May). Miffy will be there to enable people to come and get the support they need from our Action for Jobs project. Miffy can Read more…
We’ve refreshed our former Volunteer Bulletin with additional information which volunteer managers may find useful. It now reflects the range of expert services our Volunteer Centre is able to provide you with. Please read on!
Do you know a voluntary group that deserves recognition for the work it does? Why not consider nominating it for a national award? Terry Hephrun, Chair of the Lancashire Panel for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) said “In 2002, in celebration of Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee, The Queen’s Read more…
Volunteer and Community led, Grass Roots Groups Do you have an idea or a group that can support recovery in the community and people’s wellbeing? The Community Asset Fund has funding and support available to you with grants from £500 up to £2000 To express you interest please email Marselle Davies Read more…
You can download an application form here.
On Thursday 17th, Friday 18th and Saturday 19th March, SPAR stores across the UK have invited British Red Cross to collect at their stores for the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal. They are looking for 32,000 volunteers across the UK to volunteer for two hours at their local store. Below is a Read more…
Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living is celebrating today after being awarded 3-year funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living will use their funding to address Fuel Debt in the borough and the project will be called Bill Busters. Read more…