We would love to hear your views – what is good, could be improved and any big ideas you have.
Please fill in our survey (it only takes 6-8 minutes): forms.office.com/pages/respon...
22.11.2025 09:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Help us develop a Volunteering Strategy for Cumbria!
Are you a #volunteer in #Cumbria? If so, we want to hear from you!
We have funding to seek the views of volunteers to help us to shape the future of volunteering across Cumbria.
22.11.2025 09:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Whether you are new to computers or looking to refresh your knowledge, this session will guide you through the basics – from using a keyboard and mouse to creating documents and managing your money with Excel.
21.11.2025 21:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
QA x Bedrock Basics: Build Your IT Confidence Workshop - Monday 19th January 2026, online.
This interactive workshop is designed to help you build essential IT skills for everyday life and work.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
21.11.2025 21:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
This workshop will support you in shaping & clarifying your idea, exploring it with others, & gaining confidence in presenting it to funders. You'll work through a simple, structured template in a supportive & interactive environment that helps you organise your thinking & refine your approach.
21.11.2025 16:43 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
From Idea to Application: A Practical Workshop for New Fundraisers - Tuesday 27th January 2026, online.
This 2.5-hour online workshop is designed for small organisations and community groups who are new to bid writing.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
21.11.2025 16:43 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
In this session you will learn: why a business plan is important; what the key components of a business plan are and key steps to write a business plan.
21.11.2025 08:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Best practice in Business Support Session 1 - How to write a Business plan. Tuesday 20th January 2026, online.
Join this session if you would like to improve your knowledge and understanding of Business planning.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
21.11.2025 08:44 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Online Presence Basics for #Furness Charities - 14th Jan 2026, online.
This training helps to equip people with limited time and technical know-how with basic tools to be confident about establishing and maintaining a digital presence for your organisation.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
20.11.2025 20:29 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What are the potential benefits of Devolution for Cumbria’s VCFSE sector?
Operations Manager, Bridget, explores the possibilities in her latest blog, including the potential benefits for communities, local decision-making, & funding opportunities.
Read more: cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/potenti...
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Meet in person with local and national funders and support groups regarding projects/funding requirements as well as networking with other organisations.
Tickets are free, and attendees can choose to book a morning or afternoon slot.
crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
20.11.2025 07:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Barrow Funding Fair - Wednesday 4th February 2026.
An opportunity for small local voluntary and community groups to speak directly to Funders about their project to obtain funding.
20.11.2025 07:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
This interactive workshop is designed specifically for organisations working for social good. Whether you are just starting out or looking to improve your current approach, you will gain practical strategies to make your message stand out online.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and...
19.11.2025 19:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
QA x Bedrock Basics: Social Media for Change Makers - Free 2-hour workshop, 2nd December, online.
Social media is one of the most powerful tools available to charities & non-profits. It helps build trust, raise awareness, and inspire action, often serving as the first touchpoint for new supporters.
19.11.2025 19:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Cumbria CVS AGM: #Devolution in #Cumbria – What could it mean for the voluntary & community sector?
We warmly invite you to join us in the Cathedral Room at Carlisle Civic Centre, on Wednesday 3rd December.
Full details soon, but you can book your place now! crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/even...
19.11.2025 14:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Help us lead and engage the next generation in taking action for wildlife! 💚
We are looking for people to help with our existing group, the Barrow Badgers.
More info ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteering-opportunities/wildlife-watch-helpers-barrow
#Cumbria #LakeDistrict
19.11.2025 08:59 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Whoooooo hoooooo! 1000 #volunteers have now registered on the Volunteering in Cumbria portal!
Thank you to everyone that has offered their time for all our wonderful charities and organisations in #Cumbria.
Interested in volunteering? Register here: volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk/index-classic
19.11.2025 08:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Whether you a charity needing volunteers, a current or past volunteer, a member of the community, organisation, partner or key stakeholder, book your place at this session!
18.11.2025 18:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop, #Copeland, Tuesday 25th November.
We are inviting YOU to come along to share your Vision for the Future of Volunteering in Cumbria.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and...
18.11.2025 18:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Join our free online session for a beginner-friendly walkthrough of #Canva, the powerful design platform that helps you create stunning visuals with ease.
18.11.2025 13:55 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Introduction to Canva for non-profits - Monday 24th November, online.
Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations?
cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and...
18.11.2025 13:55 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Whether you a charity needing volunteers, a current or past volunteer, a member of the community, organisation, partner or key stakeholder, book your place at this session!
18.11.2025 07:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop, #Eden, Thursday 20th November.
We are inviting YOU to come along to share your Vision for the Future of Volunteering in Cumbria.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and...
18.11.2025 07:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
You'll also find links to useful resources, information and news!
cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/green-b...
17.11.2025 17:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Cumbria CVS Green blog No 21 is here!
In our twenty-first blog post, Rachel Miller, Volunteering Support Officer – This Is Us Project, makes some though-provoking points about how your pension pot could be invested in fossil fuels, or linked to deforestation.
17.11.2025 17:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A black traffic light showing green, on a dark blue background. All the text is white and says: 'National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025. Worried about a vulnerable adult? You’ve got the green light to raise a safeguarding concern. #SafeguardingAdultsWeek'
Today marks the start of National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025.
The theme of this year's event is 'Prevention - Act Before Abuse'.
Want to know more about what safeguarding is, and how to raise a concern?
Visit the Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board website at https://bit.ly/4i4xlGJ
17.11.2025 16:31 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Whether you a charity needing volunteers, a current or past volunteer, a member of the community, organisation, partner or key stakeholder, book your place at this session!
17.11.2025 12:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop, #Allerdale, Wednesday 19th November.
We are inviting YOU to come along to share your Vision for the Future of Volunteering in Cumbria.
cumbriacvs.org.uk/training-and...
17.11.2025 12:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The Flood Hub People are flood resilience specialists and the ‘people’ behind The Flood Hub website. Visit The Flood Hub for further flooding advice.
https://thefloodhubpeople.co.uk/
Triple-A is an autism charity based in Penrith, Cumbria. We work with and alongside autistic adults across the whole of Cumbria, offering a range of services including post-diagnostic support, employment, and social groups. www.tripleaproject.org.uk
Bringing great live events & unmissable culture to communities and schools in Cumbria, Co Durham & Northumberland.
https://linktr.ee/highlightsrural
A team of talented and skilled volunteers repair your household items for free. Electricals, small furniture, textiles, clocks, toys + ornaments. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-1pm, at the Old Fire Station on Bridge Lane. Delicious homemade cakes too!
Manages records for Cumbria, indoor and outdoor meetings, produces Birds and Wildlife in Cumbria annually, conducts surveys and welcomes public engagement to help with bird related matters.
Proud to be the MP for Westmorland & Lonsdale. Former leader of the Lib Dems.
Promoted by M Barwise on behalf of T Farron both at Acland House Yard 2 Stricklandgate Kendal LA9 4ND
Civil Society Media is the UK’s only independent media company dedicated solely to supporting the charity sector.
England's largest National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages, a warm welcome and a rich cultural heritage.
https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/
We transform ideas into practical action by facilitating cross-sector collaborations that test healthcare interventions. From quick prototypes to longer term pilots, we are tackling health inequalities together.
Find out more: linktr.ee/waystowellness
We're the Cumbrian conservation charity standing up for Eden's rivers! We're changing perceptions about rivers and enhancing and protecting the river environment so people and nature can thrive.
We’re rethinking rivers. For good.
Restoring a 630 conifer plantation to native woodland. Partner in Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardknottforest?fbclid=PAAaZlMeirNH_YVsg6Fdt4KfdgDi561v5SsBDh4I1fcrZeu3MRwn_r2eENsis
We’re so glad you’re here! 💛
Let’s spend the next 30 days learning simple, practical ways to #BePreparedNotScared 🚀
Centre for Thriving Places is a place-based not-for-profit consultancy offering strategic support, research, training and tools that help put the wellbeing of people, place and planet centre stage.
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations - championing the remarkable role of charities and volunteers
Strengthening communities across Cumbria by promoting #philanthropy. Connecting people who care with causes that matter. Find out more at our website: www.cumbriafoundation.org
TV addict, nerdy fan of Dystopian drama. Love a bit of ScandiNoir, Science-Fiction, Aviation, Military History and Cold War Radars & Bunkers.
Newly trained to be a Wellbeing Walks Leader in Barrow-in-Furness with Active Cumbria. #ParkRun #LoveParkRun
Academic. Interested in various aspects of #tourism, place and coastal communities in particular. Interdisciplinary. Preston, Lancashire.
Security Analyst 20 years private & 26 years public sector resilience & security assurance.🔐
| Sy Inst volunteer |
| 2023 MSc on sustainable workforce 🪢 |
#SOCSEC 👨👩👧👦
#SocEng
#OSINT
#PAEI 🖥️
#LogSy ISO28000 🚛
#MSyProj
#IntSOPs
#DCPD
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Author of 'Restorative Practice at Work'. Co-presenter 'Relational Practice' podcasts. Interests: education; behaviour; relationships; patient safety; NHS People Promise; Quality Improvement; culture; psychology.
www.restorativethinking.co.uk
