COMMUNITY VOLUNTARY AWARDS Thursday 05th November 2026, King George’s Hall, Blackburn CHAIR’S CLOSING SPEECH delivered by the Vice-Chair, Stuart Parker, 05th November 2026. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, colleagues and friends. As we come to the end of what has been a truly inspiring evening, I feel both Read more
The winners of the 2026 Community Volunteer Awards have been announced following a special evening celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals and community groups across Blackburn with Darwen. The annual awards ceremony brought together volunteers, community groups, families and supporters to recognise the difference people make through kindness, dedication and Read more
Know a volunteer who goes over and above to make other people’s lives better? Say thank you by nominating them in this year’s Community Volunteer Awards. The Community Volunteer Awards are a partnership between Blackburn with Darwen Council and Community CVS. Now in their tenth year, the annual awards recognise Read more
For day three of Volunteers’ Week in Blackburn with Darwen, Community CVS, along with Chip in, BwDBC and the Lancashire Volunteer Partnership, hosted the Big Thank You in Blackburn Central Library. Volunteers from across the Borough were invited to come along, have a chat with us about who they volunteer Read more
It’s the start of National Volunteers Week (1st -7th June) and we are off to a flying start in Darwen. Denise Hayhurst delivered the Valuing Volunteers Quality Mark workshop at the Jubilee Tower Credit Union. It is the first time Community CVS have presented this workshop in Darwen and judging Read more
After an incredible 9 years of volunteering with Community CVS, we are very sad to be saying goodbye to John as he moves on to pastures new in a new volunteer role. John’s time, commitment and generosity have meant so much to our organisation and the communities we support, and Read more
Businesses and organisations across Blackburn with Darwen are invited to sponsor the 2026 Community Volunteer Awards. Community CVS and Blackburn with Darwen Council are once again working together to celebrate and recognise the hard work, passion and dedication of the borough’s unsung heroes through these annual awards. The awards celebration Read more
The 2025 Community Volunteer Awards winners have been named, in an inspirational awards ceremony that shone a spotlight on the contributions of volunteers in Blackburn with Darwen. Ewood Park hosted the annual event this year, with the BBC’s Graham Liver returning to his role as host. Around 1,200 nominations were Read more
Our Community Volunteer Awards celebrate the immense positive contributions made by grassroots groups, voluntary organisations and volunteers throughout Blackburn with Darwen. Last week, the Panel met to determine the list of finalists for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards. We’d like to thank everyone involved – and, of course, express our Read more
Do you support volunteers in your organisation? Ever wish you had a space to share ideas, ask questions, or learn how others manage challenges? Join us for our Volunteer Organisers Network Meetings – a friendly, informal space to connect with others who work with volunteers across Preston. Location: Room A, Read more