Those working in the creative sector, be it in a traditional or a newer role such as digital marketing, were invited to join a coffee morning with a difference yesterday in that it could help shape the future of the industry in Lancashire! Members of the Business & Skills Team Read more
Do you have a few hours a week to spare? We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to support Asylum Seekers as they begin their journey into local volunteering. As a Buddy, you’ll receive training to help individuals facing language barriers, cultural differences, or wellbeing challenges. You’ll be a companion, a guide, Read more
The second-ever Darwen Pride took place last weekend – and wow, what a day! With scorching weather, a brilliant crowd, and even more support from local partners, it was a colourful celebration of community, inclusion, and pride. Community CVS’s own Geoff Wilkinson has been championing the event from the start. Read more
Community CVS has been awarded funding to deliver a brand-new Creative Leadership & Management Bootcamp – launching this September. But we don’t want to build it without you. Join us for a FREE Creative Coffee Morning to help shape the programme: Thursday 17th July | 10:00am – 12:00pmCommunity CVS, Boulevard Read more
We’re excited to be launching our three brand new Skills Bootcamp this September – and we have a couple of events where you can come along and find out more. Creative Leaders Coffee Morning Thursday 17th July Do you work for a creative organisation in Lancashire? Join us on Thursday Read more
Preston Volunteers are providing a free VCFSE Marketing training session showcasing Canva and how easy it is to use, to support volunteer recruitment and charity campaigns on Wednesday 16th July from 1pm till 3pm at Preston Town Hall.. Canva is a brilliant software, and it is free to VCFSE Sector Read more
Each month, Preston Volunteers try and pick a diverse set of opportunities from across the city to showcase in the monthly Spotlights – and these are just a few of the many different opportunities available through Preston Volunteers’ brokerage service. There is always an opportunity for everyone! Fancy trying one Read more
If you are over 19 and live in Lancashire, come join us at Community CVS for an exciting in-person event where you can get a taste of leadership skills Bootcamps. This event is perfect for anyone interested in taking their leadership abilities to the next level. Get ready to be Read more
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust are looking to promote and discuss the work of the Public Participation Panel (PPP) and how they can engage and involve the community. The PPP was established to ensure that patients and users of services provided by the Trust, their relatives/carers and residents in our Read more
The minutes of June’s CVS Peer Network are now available. You can view/download them below: – The next CVS Peer Network meeting will take place on Thursday 31st July, in the Conference Room at our Boulevard Centre. Please note: Parking on Morrisons Car Park is free for 2.5 hours.