The Infant Feeding Community Grants are still available, and are now offering a maximum of £2,000 to projects supporting and promoting breastfeeding in Blackburn with Darwen. Please note: there’s no set deadline – simply submit your application and we’ll get back to your shortly thereafter. If you’d like to discuss Read more…
Community CVS and BwD Community Network are hosting another FREE BwD Borough Council Safeguarding Board Training on the new Multi-Agency Safeguarding Policy and Procedure. The training will take place on Monday 27th January from 10am to 12 noon at our Boulevard Centre, 45 Railway Road, BB1 1EZ (free parking for Read more…
From Monday 20th January, the referral details for some community services in Blackburn with Darwen will change. These services are, From that date, you will need to send any new referrals directly to the following: – Community Stroke ServiceSend referral to:stroketherapyteam.elht@nhs.net Integrated Neighbourhood TeamSend referral to:elht.bwdint@elht.nhs.uk District Nurse ServiceSend referral to:districtnursingreferrals@elht.nhs.uk Social Read more…
“Flying Start” Free Business Advice Surgery – Don’t Miss Out! Date: Thursday, 16 January 2025Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Yates Room, Nelson Town Hall, Market Street, Nelson, BB9 7LG New business? Start-up under three years? This event is for you! Join Boost’s Flying Start for a dynamic, free business advice drop-in session. Read more…
We are looking for dedicated volunteers who can give a few hours a week to support people from Asylum Seeking backgrounds to access volunteer roles who would otherwise struggle to do so. As a Buddy you will be trained to enable people who need additional support either with their language skills, cultural barriers, Read more…
The Billy Project have announced a brand new women’s gym group for females and their loved ones in recovery. The new group, funded by the Community Asset Fund, takes place every Monday between 12 noon and 3pm, with the first session being held on Monday 13th January. Contact Leanne on Read more…
We are recruiting volunteers to help promote and raise awareness around the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme within Lancashire and South Cumbria. The role will involve helping transport our giant inflatable bowel to various locations throughout the area, engaging with members of the public and raising awareness around the topic and Read more…
Check out details of Offload Northwest’s Bank Holiday provision below. You can get more details in the attached image. This holiday season, no one should have to face it alone. Whether you’re navigating isolation or working through a recovery journey, we’re here for you. Come join us for a warm, 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…
Please Help Us Deliver Much-Needed Skills Support for Lancashire – Action Requested Community CVS is preparing to tender for the delivery of three transformative Skills for Life Bootcamps in Lancashire. These programmes are designed to address critical workforce development needs and provide much-needed skills support for individuals and businesses in Read more…