Sport England have announced the return of their Small Grants Programme, offering awards of up to £15,000 – a 50% increase on the previous maximum amount. The fund will run until the end of June and will prioritise funding projects that can make the biggest difference to people that need Read more…
Saving Lives is a brand new drop-in, for anyone who is stressed, fed up or lonely. The first session will be taking place between 6 and 8pm on Monday 9th January at our Community Hub (35 Railway Road). Please feel free to come along for a brew and a chat Read more…
Happy New Year from all of us at Community CVS. We hope that, together, we can make 2023 that much better for all the people in our communities. One of the ways we feel we can achieve this is through the launch of our brand new free Community Volunteer Training Read more…
Alcohol Rehab Help have a wide variety of useful information on alcoholism and the many health conditions which can arise as a result of alcoholism. Their page on Stomach Pain After Drinking, written by Vince Ayaga and reviewed by Dr. P.E. Pancoast, focusses on alcoholic gastritis and other conditions affecting Read more…
Location: 5 Market Way, The Mall, Blackburn Cash Desk Volunteer Could you be the friendly face of your local British Heart Foundation shop? With support around you and full training provided, you will be processing sales through the till as a cashier, talking to customers and thanking every donor – Read more…
Selnet are delighted to finally announce the rescheduled date and invite you to join them for their first in-person networking Expo event! This informal yet important day is designed to help you come together with like-minded businesses all striving for social good. Link to book: bit.ly/3ge79gY
The Volunteer Centre team were among the participants at yesterday’s (Monday 12th December) Spark Mini-Team Winter Challenge at Witton Arena. Here are a few photos to commemorate this fun event, which featured representatives from a wide range of recovery support organisations.
We are looking for applicants for the following paid position with Community CVS: – Training and Relationship Manager Summary of post You will work with colleagues and partners to develop and deliver the Upskilling the Health and Social Care Workforce across Lancashire programme and associated activity to support the development Read more…
Does your group or organisation involve volunteers? Are you short of time or resources for volunteer training? If the answer is ‘YES’ you can now find support by tapping into the NEW Community Volunteer Training Programme being delivered by the Community CVS Volunteer Centre. Our new programme for Community Volunteers Read more…
We’re proud to have played host to a brilliant new initiative from the BwD Youth Awareness Project (YAP), a fantastic local community group featuring our very own Mohammed Kathrada. The YAP provide a “Community Fridge Shed” which is open to service users and the public where support is needed, helping Read more…