We’re delighted to announce that the Blackburn with Darwen Community Fund will continue to be there to support you and your projects throughout 2022 and 2023. The Fund offers £500 to run the proposed activities and/or £500 to purchase equipment to help your group deliver its activities. The next deadline Read more…
That’s the date of our next Community CVS Network meeting, where we bring together people from a wide variety of local and regional organisations to share good practice, build your network and enjoy a hearty breakfast. If you’d like to learn more, please head over here. Alternatively, you can get 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…
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!
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…
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…
Funding to Promote Awareness of Smart Meters to Vulnerable Communities Grants of up to £25,000 are available to charities and other not-for-profit organisations for projects which help vulnerable people to understand and benefit from smart meters in their homes. Grants will be awarded to regionally-based organisations, with local networks across Read more…
Do you want to support the NHS and your community? Do you drive and have your own vehicle? Volunteers are urgently needed to drop off Pulse Oximeters to patients at home. These are for patients being released from hospital who are recovering at home. What is the role? Volunteers will Read more…
Many thanks to Mariyam Emam at the Council for sharing these. £5 Million Fund for Creative & Cultural Activities Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Arts Council England is launching a new £5 million funding programme to support voluntary and community organisations in England to develop creative and cultural activities as Read more…