Aiming for Net Zero
You have probably heard of Net Zero, and there’s a good chance you even know what it is, but just in case the term puzzles you it basically means that the amount of carbon dioxide that we put into the…
Nick Smith
Information and Advice for the Lancaster District’s Third Sector – 28 March 2024
We are working with the local voluntary and community sector and Lancashire and District-wide partners to support VCFSE organisations and people living in our communities. We encourage you to share this page with others. An archive of previous editions can…
Volunteer as a Driver with Community Cars
How do you get around? You might walk to the shops, or cycle to work. You might jump on a bus, a train, or call a taxi if you have an appointment or if you’re off out somewhere. Sadly not…
Information and Advice for the Lancaster District’s Third Sector – 8 March 2024
We are working with the local voluntary and community sector and Lancashire and District-wide partners to support VCFSE organisations and people living in our communities. We encourage you to share this page with others. An archive of previous editions can…
Independent Visitor Volunteering is Time Well Spent
Caroline Lee is an Independent Visitor (IV) for NYAS, the National Youth Advocacy Service. NYAS is a leading rights-based charity that ensures children and young people are fully respected, represented and supported in expressing their views and having their rights…
Student Volunteering Week, 12 – 18 February 2024
National Student Volunteering Week is next week, 12th to 18th February, and this week the Volunteer Centre at Lancaster District CVS has been working with Lancaster & Morecambe College, and Cumbria University, to promote volunteering to any of their students…
Eric Wright Charitable Trust Fund – Opportunities for Communities
For several years Lancaster District CVS has worked with the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, distributing grant funding to small grassroots community organisations across the Lancaster District. The fund, which has just reopened for its 2024 round, provides grants of up…
Freelance Opportunity: Break the Mould Evaluator
In 2023, the Francis Scott Trust celebrated 60 years of supporting work with young people. To mark this milestone year, they asked that a group of local young people to distribute funds on the Trust’s behalf. Young people from across…
Young Leaders Allocate £50,000 Grants to Support Change in Lancaster & Cumbria!
A groundbreaking initiative led by Lancaster District CVS and Cumbria Youth Alliance has resulted in a momentous distribution of grants worth a total of £50,000 across Lancaster and Cumbria. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Francis Scott Trust…
New Year – New You? Discover new passions and learn new skills!
It’s that time of the year when many of us embark on new challenges – some of which may fall by the wayside, some of which may become lifelong, life-changing habits. Whether it’s going to a gym, eating more healthily,…
