Cumbria CVS Green blog No2 is here! This month we’re reporting on Zero Carbon Cumbria: Emission Reduction Action Plans.

You'll also find links to useful resources, information and news, updates on our own #climate commitment and more.

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#environment

Our Useful Information website page has the latest events, training, charity news, surveys, research, feedback, reports, services and much more – in one handy place, updated throughout the month!

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Our Chief Executive, David Allen, attended an important first meeting of Cumbria Strategic Partners recently, keen to explore new ways of working together for the benefit of Cumbria.

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Volunteer drivers wanted!

Spare time on your hands? The Voluntary Social Car Scheme needs you!

It provides transport to Cumbrian residents if any age who cannot make their journey by public or private transport.

📢 One month until we celebrate 40 years of Volunteers' Week

Learn how you or your organisation can get involved today: volunteersweek.org

#VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek 2024

Have you found that your contract or grant is not enough to fund the services that you're providing?

We want to hear from you!

Share your story by 7 June: ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insig…

We're recruiting for our 5th Aspiring Leaders Programme, a fully funded apprenticeship degree! If you or someone you know: lives in Cumbria/North Lancashire, works in the third sector and is interested in pursuing a degree. Then reach out to us at [email protected]

Check out the latest West Cumbria #volunteering opportunities on our new Portal and register your interest!

School Readers - Reading Volunteers: volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk/volunteers/opp…

Want to be inspired to volunteer? Read Keith’s inspirational Volunteers journey below. Through contacting Cumbria CVS to find out about volunteering which lead to full time employment with BDDA
Interested in volunteering? Register today on the Cumbria CVS Volunteering Portal

What #Community Power can look like in practice – find out what happened when representatives from #Poverty Truth Commissions in Westmorland and Furness gave a presentation about their work to the Council’s Senior Leadership team.

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If your organisation processes personal data, you must be UK GDPR compliant.

Join our free webinar to learn the essentials of GDPR and data protection that every charity and community group needs to know.

Sign up today: booking.ncvo.org.uk/event/sessions…

The Fibrus Community Fund helps vulnerable people access the internet and digital technology across the county 🧑‍💻
Time to Change West Cumbria used the funding to provide Wi-Fi dongles in the Calderwood House Homeless Hostel. Apply for the fund now 👉 bit.ly/Fibrusdigitalf…

📣Take part in our online study

Over and above its responsibility to represent the monarchy and undertake duties on its behalf within Cumbria, the lieutenancy has a general responsibility to support and encourage an effective civil society.

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After surveying small charities to find out what areas they want more support in, we’re excited to announce the daily themes for #SmallCharityWeek 🎉

So add the dates to your diary, start planning your activities and watch out for resources and event details coming soon 👀

Polling stations are open for the Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner election. Don't forget to take an eligible form of photo ID when you go to vote. Find out more about the photo ID requirements at: electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-ele…

Check out the latest West Cumbria #volunteering opportunities on our new Portal and register your interest!

NEPACS Circles North - Volunteer: volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk/volunteers/opp…