We are looking for volunteers to assist us with this project helping to support individuals accessing substance misuse services in their recovery journey in the Blackburn with Darwen area. What we are looking for: – ★ An interest in helping or working in the area of substance misuse;★ Patience, empathic, Read more…
The next meeting of the Community CVS Network will take place on Thursday 28th July from 9.30am in the Conference Room at the Boulevard Centre. Presentations are as follows: – ► 9.45am – presentation from Alison Malcolm from Community CVS► ِ10.00am – presentation from Hafeeza Bhatti from LSCFT► 10.15am – presentation from Chris Read more…
Individuals needing to access mental health help and support are now able to via one number. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust has launched a new service that can be accessed through a new freephone number – 0800 013 0707 – so that everyone will be able to easily access 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.