About Heartbeat I’m currently working in the fundraising team at Heartbeat, a self-funded cardiac rehabilitation charity based in Preston. I recently took part in the CVS course and really enjoyed meeting Read more
J was put in care at the age of 7. He lived in four children’s homes and lived with three foster parents. During this time J was getting into trouble 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 Read more
A Case Study in Business Growth and Collaboration Across Lancashire Background When the Boost Flying Start programme came to an end, many of the businesses involved told us they did Read more
Hi CVS members and VCFSE Sector organisations CVS UPDATE ON THE AGM Further to the formal notice of the CVS AGM, which was issued in January 2026, I would like Read more
The Community CVS Business Network is back on Friday 6th February, 10am-12 noon, at our Boulevard Centre in Blackburn. Join us for a morning of connection, collaboration, and inspiration with Read more
Notification has been received from Ofsted that they are to conduct an Area SEND Inspection in Blackburn with Darwen. The purpose of the inspection is to provide an independent, external Read more
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Boulevard Centre for another inspiring morning of collaboration, ideas and community connections! Guest speakers included: Attendees also explored collaboration Read more
