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For CVS to lead positive social, economic and environmental change transforming how the VCFSE Sector works collaboratively with the public and private sectors.
For CVS to be a valued community partner, recognized as the lead local infrastructure support organisation for communities within Blackburn with Darwen and elsewhere.
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The Blackburn with Darwen Community Network and Community CVS are holding our Annual VCFSE Conference at Darwen Aldridge Community Centre (DACA) on Thursday 29th May 2025. This will be our third conference and the first Read more…
How can the ‘microbiome’ of the smallest, often unregistered, voluntary and community groups be supported in the new landscape of public service design and delivery in England? This is a key question which NAVCA, alongside Read more…
Blackburn Foodbank are in desperate need of carrier bags for clients to use to transport food. If you are in a position to help them out, please feel free to drop them off at the Read more…