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…
On Wednesday, colleagues from Community CVS attended the Roots Forum at St. Luke’s Church in Blackburn. The Forum happens on the last Wednesday of the month at different locations across Blackburn and Darwen. This month’s Forum was a celebration of the Community Asset Fund and many previous applicants were there Read more…
The Recovery Community in Blackburn with Darwen is amazing. So many talented and committed people using their knowhow, skills and experiences to help others in the throes of poor mental health, substance misuse and a range of other issues. We are so proud to be a part of Spark’s recovery Read more…
Did you know? If your organisation involves volunteers and seeks to benefit the local community in Blackburn with Darwen, our Blackburn with Darwen Community Fund offers grants of up to £1,000 per annum to supercharge projects like yours! Community CVS administers the Fund on behalf of our brilliant partners (Blackburn Read more…
Breastfeeding helps babies get the best start in life, ensuring that they have access to nutrition, immunity and in terms of building a strong emotional bond between mother and child. Breastfeeding also has health benefits for new mothers. Community CVS is committed to promoting and supporting breastfeeding in Blackburn with Read more…
The Preston Volunteering Fund garnered a fantastic response from volunteer-involving projects across Preston, with requests for funding amounting to nearly double the total amount available in the pot! The number and diverse nature of projects being planned in the community is incredible. It was originally planned to hold three funding Read more…
Looking for funding? Community CVS administers a number of grants. The Preston Volunteering Fund, run in collaboration with Preston City Council, supports volunteer-involving organisations in Preston to increase their capacity to improve volunteer participation and retention and create new volunteering opportunities in and around the city. Grants of up to Read more…