Just a reminder that the next meeting of the Community CVS Network takes place tomorrow from 9.30 in the Community Hub.
If you’d like to learn more, please contact Donna.
The next deadline for the Blackburn with Darwen Community Fund is on Monday 31st October at 12 noon. The panel will meet on Wednesday 9th November.
The Fund offers £500 to run the proposed activities and/or £500 to purchase equipment to help your group deliver its activities.
Please note that, for this round, whilst we will accept applications that cover all normal priorities, we would be particularly pleased to receive applications that will help with the cost of living crisis over the Christmas/winter period.
Voice Breakfast Club is running every Saturday from 10 to 11.30am at Platform 5, The Boulevard Centre, Railway Road Blackburn BB1 1EZ.
We provide free warm cooked breakfasts, hot drinks and a friendly welcome.
Support: helping people to access services and improve their quality of life
Action: empowering people and organisations to achieve inclusive, sustainable growth
Resource: connecting, funding and developing the VCFSE Sector
Volunteer: improving volunteer experiences by developing a quality volunteer eco-system
EXCITING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Care Station NW has 3 office spaces available to rent right in the centre of Blackburn with easy road network access.
1 large office (£100 PW) and 2 smaller offices (£80 PW each) available. All 3 offices have serviced shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and 1 free secure car parking space per office is available.
If you require any further information or are interested in viewing the office spaces available, please contact Lynn Kennedy (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm) on the below details:
Great Places is committed to investing in communities and helping customers to live well. With more of their customers affected by the rising cost of living, they are delighted to launch the Greater Together Foundation Resilience Fund which will focus on community-based initiatives that support people to take control of their household finances and get through the cost of living crisis.
The Greater Together Foundation has officially launched and funds of between £1000 and £25000 can be applied for from the Resilience Fund.
For more information on eligibility criteria and to access the application, please visit their website. Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Sunday 6th November.
Volunteering Support
Our bulletin is a small sample of what it is possible to get involved in as a volunteer. If you would like to get support to match your interests and skills to suitable volunteering, please get in touch with Yasmin Patel who can arrange an appointment for you.
Digital Drop-in We offer free and friendly help to enable you to 'get online' or get help with basic internet skills– whether it is to search and apply for jobs, get an email address, sort out bills and banking, or access benefits and support. Offered Monday to Friday. Contact us to book a place by calling 01254 583957.
Action for Jobs
If you want a helping hand to learn new skills, get more confidence, become a volunteer to gain experience, access training and get a job, contact us to join our Action for Jobs Project. Call us or send us an e-mail. If you're in Darwen, Miffy Clegg holds a drop in every Wednesday at Café Hub from 11am to 2pm. Contact Miffy to learn more.
Fast 4wd If you are on a journey to recovery from mental health or drug and alcohol issues, we will provide additional recovery support for you. Contact Steve Foden on 01254 583957 or via e-mail to find out more.
Community Asset Fund If you are a group that would like a grant to support recovery activities in the community, the BwD Recovery Collaborative's Community Asset Fund is offering grants of between £500 and £2,000. If you'd like more information, please get in touch with Marselle Davies.
Volunteer Managers If you would like to promote your volunteering opportunities in our bulletin, attend our network meetings or seek advice on good practice contact Kate Lee.
Community CVS Network Our Community CVS Network meets on a monthly basis and furnishes an opportunity for the sharing of expertise and knowledge. Contact Donna Talbot to find out more.
If you would like more information about any of our services please ring us on 01254 583957 or drop us an e-mail.
