Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service)

Our Useful Information website page has the latest events, training, charity news, surveys, research, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place, updated throughout the month! https://lnkd.in/eTph5bAQ

Membership of Cumbria CVS passed the 400 mark recently, with #Arnside Educational Institute setting us on our way towards 500 members. Becoming a member is free of charge and open to all third sector organisations operating in Cumbria, including community groups, registered charities, Faith groups and social enterprises. Membership provides a host of benefits, including our monthly E-bulletin & funding newsletters a week before non-members, a listing in our searchable public ‘Members Directory’, free events and networking opportunities and more. https://lnkd.in/epbXU5xj

'Going #Green Together Cumbria' Survey - CAfS & Cumbria CVS need your help to inform a future support project for VCSE organisations. The proposed project will help VCSE organisations to lower their energy bills, carbon emissions and address #ClimateChange. It is proposed in response to the climate crisis as well as requirements from funders to include environmental policies and carbon reduction plans within funding bids or tenders. We hope you will take a few minutes to complete this survey https://lnkd.in/eRX4vQZE All completed responses can be entered into a prize draw for a hamper of local goodies!

South Copeland Voluntary Group Social Network Event - Tues 17 September, #Millom. An opportunity to network with voluntary groups in South Copeland and meet other groups delivering support to those in the area. https://lnkd.in/eWevE9ze

Are you looking to gain confidence in working inclusively? Wanting to understand more about #autism / #neurodiversity? Then join us in this free #training session on #inclusive #volunteering - Friday 13th September 2024, 12 noon – 1pm, Online https://lnkd.in/eWpzyVzF

A Perspective on the recent civil unrest: Cumbria CVS CEO, David Allen, gives us his views on the recent violent and racist abuse against sections of our communities. "Government at all levels needs to recognise and invest in community-building as a necessary, ongoing part of civil society – not a knee-jerk response to crisis. The VCFSE sector plays a key role in this community-building work: we know that working in, with, for communities can be as challenging as it is rewarding – but without this commitment we will all simply continue to fire-fight." https://lnkd.in/eig3xZbD

Cumbria CVS Green blog No6 is here! This month Judith Smale, Volunteering Manager, talks home-grown goodness, and using spare timber for garden projects. You'll also find links to useful resources, information and news! https://lnkd.in/exyVtubD

Have some lunch and refreshments on us. Come along to The Holiday Inn and let us tell you more about the Furness For You project. Find out how it could help you or support someone you know. Book your place now!

We've been accredited as a Living Wage Employer!! The real Living Wage is the only rate calculated according to the costs of living. It provides a voluntary benchmark for employers that wish to ensure their staff earn a wage they can live on, not just the government minimum. Chief Executive, David Allen said: “As an organisation that recognises our employees as the bedrock of our success – and one which seeks to challenge the ills arising from poverty – this commitment was an easy decision to take. I hope other voluntary organisations will find ways to make the same commitment for paid staff." https://lnkd.in/e5wTJXWm

Step Forward into Volunteering and Employment has been supporting people for over two years and has made some great connections, including third-sector organisations, employers and healthcare providers. At the end of August 2024, they had received 155 referrals. If you, or someone you know, would benefit from their support please head to our website for more information https://lnkd.in/eAhjfaYT