We have a membership of over 600 Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise organisations and work with over 1,000 other third sector organisations – supporting, listening, developing, representing, & responding to their needs. www.cumbriacvs.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mx5dkozscp22VCSFE Networking Meeting - #Barrow, Monday 2nd November. An opportunity to: - Network with colleagues from across the sector - Share ideas & challenges - Discover funding and development opportunities - Explore ways of working together collaboratively to strengthen support for local communities.05 Oct 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5dkozscp22https://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mx4sfpjl5q2tDrop-in session - Meet the South Copeland Development Officer. Come and have a chat about how we can support your group or organisation. Find out about setting up a new voluntary group or charity, or volunteering in your community.05 Oct 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx4sfpjl5q2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mx4e7jj6wb2xFrom gardens and halls, to heritage and conservation…. Kat Hercberg is our South Copeland Development Officer, supporting communities across the area from Thwaites to Drigg, including Millom, Bootle, Corney, Eskdale, and the Duddon Valley.05 Oct 2026 07:08 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx4e7jj6wb2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mx4chycap22yOur 2026 AGM will be on Tuesday 1st December at #Kendal Town Hall. We'll be discussing navigating and influencing a changing Cumbria. https://crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=324 We look forward to seeing you!05 Oct 2026 06:36 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx4chycap22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mx355mjr5k24Check out our regularly updated selection of news, events and opportunities for September, curated by our Health & Wellbeing team. https://cumbriacvs.org.uk/news/health-and-wellbeing-news-events-and-opportunities-september-2026/04 Oct 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx355mjr5k24https://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mx2o2ssqng22Would you and your organisation like to have a better understanding of #Autism? This half day “Understanding Autism” training is CPD accredited, is developed and delivered by autistic people and is rooted in lived experience informed professional best practice.04 Oct 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx2o2ssqng22https://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mx22xbd4q22iMental Health First Aid (Level 2 Award) - 27th & 28th October, #Workington. Mental health is now firmly on the agenda for most workplaces when it comes to looking after their staff, with a growing awareness of its impact on individuals and businesses.04 Oct 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx22xbd4q22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwyjdg4adm2tOne of our Community Co-researchers, Becky, discusses their background and motivation, and explains their research topic – exploring why informal carers experience poor sleep. Could you do your job if you were woken randomly several times a night to complete strenuous or complex tasks?03 Oct 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwyjdg4adm2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwy3uh2mgj2wVolunteers and the Law training - Wednesday 25th November, online. Join NCVO on this essential training for Volunteer Managers. If you are a responsible for recruiting, training, or supporting volunteers then don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity.03 Oct 2026 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwy3uh2mgj2whttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwxj3xcue22mThank you to all the organisations and student volunteers that came along to the Carlisle College Volunteering Fair last week. Huge thanks to Ellie and her team at Carlisle College for hosting the event and of course our wonderful volunteer Susan for helping out.03 Oct 2026 08:52 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwxj3xcue22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwvplncuxu2qBest Practice in Governance: Introducing tools to support Trustees to carry out their responsibilities. Monday 30th November, online. Join us for the 2nd of 3 sessions designed to build your knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting and leading a small charity or community group.02 Oct 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvplncuxu2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwuut542xw2mMaryport Volunteering Fair - Thursday 19th November. This event aims to attract the general public to come along and to meet local groups, charities or organisations to find out about local volunteering opportunities in West Cumbria and how individuals interested can register.02 Oct 2026 07:44 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwuut542xw2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwtlqtmwpr2zCome and join our lively and informative Mental Health Provider Forum event on Wednesday 18th November, online. Meet with other people from third sector organisations who have in interest in all things mental health and mental wellbeing in Cumbria.01 Oct 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtlqtmwpr2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwt4ddxmds2mBest Practice in Business Support: How to write a business plan. Monday 16th November, online. Join this session on Business Planning to gain the knowledge and confidence to develop a practical and effective plan for your organisation or project.01 Oct 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwt4ddxmds2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwsb6bhvt52uNorth Cumbria NHS, PCN, NWAS, and Adult Social colleagues, this message is for YOU! Our Third Sector Referral Coordinator (TSRC) team is here to support you, by taking referrals for people aged 18+ living in the North Cumbria health area.01 Oct 2026 06:47 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsb6bhvt52uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwqxwnnfda2cBest Practice in Governance: Introduction to roles and responsibilities of Trustees. Tues 10th November, online. Join us for the first of 3 core learning sessions designed to build your knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting and leading a small charity or community group.30 Sep 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqxwnnfda2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwqhhb5wbi2xSouth Lakes Volunteering Fair - This Sunday 4th October, 11am -2.30pm at Kendal Leisure Centre. Interested in volunteering in the #Kendal area? Don't miss this event to kickstart a whole new and exciting volunteering journey!30 Sep 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqhhb5wbi2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwprplmhnb22Penrith Volunteering Fair - TOMORROW Thursday 1st October. Interested in volunteering in the #Penrith area? Don't miss this event to kickstart a whole new and exciting volunteering journey! 10am -2pm at Penrith Leisure Centre.30 Sep 2026 07:05 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwprplmhnb22https://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwoe4g6dva2uMeet the Mid Copeland Development Officer- Drop-in Session - Thursday 22nd October, #Seascale. Find out about setting up a new voluntary group or charity, or volunteering in your community.29 Sep 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwoe4g6dva2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwnusiekrz2tA stronger membership offer that’s growing with you - Our Operations Manager, Bridget, explains how we're developing our website's Members Area - it's now packed with even more resources designed specifically for organisations like yours.29 Sep 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnusiekrz2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwnaahdb4z2pInspired by Things that Worked. And Things that Didn’t. Sarah Coutts, Strategic Lead for our Volunteering for Health project, has written a three-part blog series, based on our observational report on what works to support volunteers into health volunteering settings, in South Lakeland and Furness.29 Sep 2026 06:47 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnaahdb4z2phttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwlqc7ubq224Carlisle Funding Fair - Wednesday 21st October. This event provides a fantastic opportunity for local groups in Carlisle to directly engage in person with local and national funders and support groups regarding projects/funding requirements as well as networking with other organisations.28 Sep 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlqc7ubq224https://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwl75bv5es2lCome and join our lively and informative Action for Health event - Tuesday 20th October in #Penrith Its an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have in interest in all things health and care in Cumbria. https://crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=30528 Sep 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwl75bv5es2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwkqx3qeba2oSouth Lakes Volunteering Fair - Sunday 4th October. Interested in volunteering in the #Kendal area? Don't miss this event to kickstart a whole new and exciting journey! Refreshments will be provided, so come along to enjoy a sociable cuppa and a friendly chat about supporting your community.28 Sep 2026 07:08 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwkqx3qeba2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwjjv5ptsk2uPenrith Volunteering Fair - Thursday 1st October. Interested in volunteering in the #Penrith area? Don't miss this event to kickstart a whole new and exciting journey! Refreshments will be provided, so come along to enjoy a sociable cuppa and a friendly chat about supporting your community.27 Sep 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwjjv5ptsk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwj2selaec2cSeptember's Cumbria CVS Green blog is here! Helen Attewell, Cumbria Sustainability Network Coordinator at Futureproof Cumbria, explains how community energy can put local people at the heart of energy projects, with examples and details of free support available to develop your energy ideas.27 Sep 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwj2selaec2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwihosvzsz2sEnvironmental and sustainability policy workshop, Tuesday 10th November, online. This workshop will cover the importance of having an environmental and sustainability policy, how to write one, and how to implement effective action plans. https://crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=28427 Sep 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwihosvzsz2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwgw2x4c2f2xGood Practice in Volunteer Management - What to do when volunteer management gets challenging. Tuesday 17th November, online. For Volunteer Managers or anyone with a responsibility for managing volunteers. https://crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=295&reset=126 Sep 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwgw2x4c2f2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwgim26omg2mGood Practice in Volunteering Management - Creating a Positive Volunteer Journey. Tuesday 20th October, online. Discover more about the key principles of best practice in volunteer management. For Volunteer Managers or anyone with a responsibility for managing volunteers, the session will cover:26 Sep 2026 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwgim26omg2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cumbriacvs.bsky.social/post/3mwfvt6pwlz2sCounty #Volunteering Network Meeting - Tuesday 29th September in #Penrith For Volunteer Managers in Cumbria or anyone who is responsible for recruiting, supporting or managing volunteers to come together to spread good practice. https://crm.cumbriacvs.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=291&reset=126 Sep 2026 08:52 +0000at://did:plc:td3h33yrxwawkpd773iaw3a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwfvt6pwlz2s