The next CVS Peer Network meeting will take place on Thursday 27th February from 9:30am to 11:30am in the Conference Room at our Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, Blackburn BB1 1EZ. Agenda You can download the agenda in .docx format here. January’s minutes Date of Next Meeting More information To Read more…
We’ve a busy month ahead here at Community CVS. Here’s our latest service update to keep you in the know.
Are you a trustee or member of a committee with oversight of a community organisation? Are there times when you would like more understanding of the roles and responsibilities of being a trustee? Then our Trustee Training, delivered through our Preston Volunteers project, is the perfect space to develop your confidence and understanding Read more…
Receptionists: the unsung heroes of any organisation for which they present the friendly face. We’re currently looking to get some volunteers on board to be our friendly faces here at our Community Hub at 35 Railway Road and Boulevard Centre at 45 Railway Road. This role involves covering our reception Read more…
Community CVS and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are once again working together to celebrate and recognise the hard work, passion and dedication of our borough’s volunteers through our Community Volunteer Awards. To make the awards as successful as possible we are searching for sponsors to share the love and Read more…
Do you have a good idea for a project to support the recovery community in BwD? Do you run or are you looking to start a community group to benefit people in recovery? Our Community Asset Fund Open House is the place to come to learn about the grant fund Read more…
Looking for some ideas for raising much-needed money for your organisation? Want to put the fun into fundraising? Here are ten neat ideas to help you! These ideas can be tailored to fit the specific mission and audience of your charity, helping to maximize engagement and fundraising success.
Any volunteer-involving groups and organisations can get FREE training for their volunteers through our friendly, informal, face-to-face workshops. The Community Volunteer Training consists of four sessions delivered at our Boulevard Centre, with the next tranche coming up in March: – For bookings or any questions or queries please contact Denise Read more…
The Blackburn Over 50s Group provide a friendly warm welcoming environment for people to come together, connect with other and make new friendships. Their youngest member is in their 70s! Their aim is to bring elderly people together so that they are not isolated and alone in their homes. They Read more…
Get Grants, in association with the Charity Excellence Framework, are holding an online Meet the Expert Event next Tuesday, 11th February, between 1 and 2pm via Zoom. The webinar will be led by Ian McLintock, Founder and CEO of Charity Excellence Framework for a discussion about the current state of Read more…