Community CVS are hosting free training delivered by Blackburn with Darwen Council Safeguarding Adults Board on the new Multi-Agency Safeguarding Policy and Procedure which is important for all organisations working with vulnerable adults. The training will be held on Tuesday 19th November, between 9.30 and 11.30am at The Boulevard Centre, Read more…
The Ignite Start-up Sessions are perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those based in East Lancashire, who are passionate about starting up in business, recognise their idea is a business with the potential to grow and do great things – but need a ‘boost’ to get started. If you’re ready to Read more…
Yesterday (Thursday 7th November) saw the second of our new Flying Start Business Network. As always, the event featured some excellent speakers giving an overview of their work: – The feedback we received was amazing, and we’re excited to see you all at the next meeting, which will take place Read more…
The 2024 Community Volunteer Awards winners have been named, in an inspirational awards ceremony that shone a spotlight on the contributions of volunteers in Blackburn with Darwen. King George’s Hall hosted the annual event once again, with the BBC’s Graham Liver returning to his role as host. Around 1,500 nominations Read more…
Our Community Volunteer Training has everything your volunteers need to get the most out of their volunteering., while the Quality Mark workshops offer a wide range of useful information and expertise for volunteer managers. Blackburn: Community Volunteer Training Led by the excellent Denise Hayhurst, Community Volunteer Training takes place over Read more…
The next meeting of the Blackburn with Darwen Food Equity Network will take place in Meeting Room 3 at the Boulevard Centre (First Floor) on Wednesday 13th November from 10 to 11.30am. The Food Equity Network is an initiative led by the Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance and supported by Read more…
Two days to go before 2024’s Community Volunteer Awards, where we have a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the best and the brightest from the VCFSE in Blackburn with Darwen. There are a total of 19 awards under 12 categories and, while 2023’s awards were brilliant, this year’s promise to be Read more…
Applications are now open for the annual Weston Charity Awards. Transformational support packages worth over £22,000 each are available for up to 22 ambitious front-line charities specialising in community, environment, welfare, or youth support. Registered charities in Wales, the North of England, and the Midlands are eligible to apply if Read more…
Trustees are volunteers who give their time and effort and take on big responsibilities. Their work helps charities support communities across the country. Trustees Week is taking place from Monday 4th to Friday 8th November and represents an opportunity to come together to celebrate the work of trustees at charities Read more…
Community CVS staff and volunteers have today been getting into the Halloween spirit with a fancy dress competition. It’s great to see so many of us making an effort to get dressed up – we’ve had nearly the full Addams Family, Edward Scissorhands, La Catrina (two days too early for Read more…