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…
Communities across the UK are being urged to apply for a free lifesaving defibrillator from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). This year, there are over 320 defibrillator packages available to communities as the charity relaunches its Community Defibrillator Funding Programme. The heart charity has said areas with greatest need will Read more…
A huge well done to Sabr and Shukr and the Snowdrop Doula for their successful applications to the Infant Feeding Grant. Sabr and Shukr will be setting up monthly breastfeeding awareness sessions in community and mosque settings. Both Halima and Tasneem are very passionate about their project. Halima HajatSomatic Trauma Read more…
October’s Roots Community Forum will take place on Wednesday 30th October from 10am to 3pm at Blackburn Central Library. The Forum is the ideal space to have your say around recovery in the community and to find out about the range of support services which are available. Additionally, any applicants Read more…
On Sunday 8th September members of the Just Run for Today group took part in the Shelter Colour Run at Witton Park. The group wanted to help raise money for the great work that Shelter do and they raised a whopping £320! Not only did the group take park in Read more…
It was lovely meeting with Sharon Lucas this afternoon. Sharon is the Head of Prevention and Wellbeing at Age UK Blackburn with Darwen and came to discuss the UEC Darwen Falls Programme. CVS are proud to be working in partnership with Age UK Blackburn with Darwen to disseminate grants to Read more…
CVS are proud to confirm that The Billy Project and Caritas Maryvale have been successful in their applications for an Infant Feeding Grant. The awards will go towards the Young Parent Accommodation at Caritas Maryvale and a social media campaign for the Billy Project. The Infant Feeding Grants offer small Read more…
Spring North are facilitating a small grants scheme for Cancer Education & Engagement on behalf of the Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB. The Cancer Awareness Grants Scheme is designed to support community-based projects that aim to enhance cancer awareness, improve screening uptake, and promote early diagnosis, with a specific focus Read more…
Community Asset Fund-supported projects were the focus of September’s Roots Community Forum, held at St. Luke’s Church in Blackburn. The Forum happens on the last Wednesday of the month at different locations across Blackburn and Darwen. We are delighted that the Lancashire Telegraph have recently published an article highlighting the Read more…
Due to a high number of applications in the first round of the Preston Volunteering Fund, there will be no subsequent rounds for the funding. We apologise for any disappointment this may cause you and can assure you that we are actively working with our partners to advocate for further Read more…