We’re absolutely delighted to have been nominated for the Commitment to Skills Award at the Lancashire Business View Red Rose Awards 2025. We are excited to attend – the quality of the finalists is very high indeed and we are so very proud to be among them!
Just a quick reminder that Round 14 of the popular Blackburn with Darwen Community Fund is closing soon: the deadline is Monday 3rd February. The Fund offers groups up to £1,000 per annum to power your activities and benefit local residents. We are also accepting applications for the Community Asset Read more…
We are recruiting volunteers to help promote and raise awareness around the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme within Lancashire and South Cumbria. The role will involve helping transport our giant inflatable bowel to various locations throughout the area, engaging with members of the public and raising awareness around the topic and Read more…
We are currently seeking to recruit for three brand new posts. Click the links below to find out more: – This is an exciting time to join Community CVS. As a growing organisation, we are driving significant change and delivering impactful programmes that make a real difference in the community. Read more…
Our CVS Peer Network brings together a wide range of practitioners from across the VCFSE, public and private sectors to share information and good practice. The next meeting of the Network will take place on Thursday 23rd January between 9.30 and 11.30am in the Conference Room at our Boulevard Centre. Read more…
Following an application and interview process the BwD Community Network Board is delighted to confirm that Vicky Shepherd has been appointed as Chair of the Blackburn with Darwen Community Network (BwD CN) BwD CN is a new partnership of Voluntary Community Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations and groups in Read more…
The Infant Feeding Community Grants are still available, and are now offering a maximum of £2,000 to projects supporting and promoting breastfeeding in Blackburn with Darwen. Please note: there’s no set deadline – simply submit your application and we’ll get back to your shortly thereafter. If you’d like to discuss Read more…
Community CVS and BwD Community Network are hosting another FREE BwD Borough Council Safeguarding Board Training on the new Multi-Agency Safeguarding Policy and Procedure. The training will take place on Monday 27th January from 10am to 12 noon at our Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, BB1 1EZ (free parking for Read more…
From Monday 20th January, the referral details for some community services in Blackburn with Darwen will change. These services are, From that date, you will need to send any new referrals directly to the following: – Community Stroke ServiceSend referral to:stroketherapyteam.elht@nhs.net Integrated Neighbourhood TeamSend referral to:elht.bwdint@elht.nhs.uk District Nurse ServiceSend referral to:districtnursingreferrals@elht.nhs.uk Social Read more…
“Flying Start” Free Business Advice Surgery – Don’t Miss Out! Date: Thursday, 16 January 2025Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Yates Room, Nelson Town Hall, Market Street, Nelson, BB9 7LG New business? Start-up under three years? This event is for you! Join Boost’s Flying Start for a dynamic, free business advice drop-in session. Read more…