| Event | When | Location | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth Volunteering Fair | Are you looking to recruit volunteers in and around the Cockermouth area? Then book your organisation’s place at the Cockermouth Volunteering Fair 2026! This is an event not to be missed, which will give your organisation the chance to directly meet with people interested in volunteering, and to tell them all about the amazing opportunities you have for them to get involved and make a difference. Be prepared to tell people why they should volunteer with you, and to show them how they can register and get started. (read more...) |
12th September 2026 11:00 through 12:30 |
Christ Church Cockermouth South Street Cockermouth, CA13 9RU United Kingdom | Volunteering – Events, networks, training and and meetings | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Health & Safety in the Workplace (Level 2 Award) | This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for anyone looking to develop their understanding of health and safety in the workplace. It is widely used by organisations across the UK to help employees work safely and comply with health and safety requirements. (read more...) |
15th September 2026 09:00 through 16:00 |
Cumbria Youth Alliance The Benny Walker Centre Longhorn Building James Street Workington, CA14 2DF United Kingdom | Training – General training for VCFSE orgs | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Emergency First Aid At Work (Certificated) | This course is ideal for anyone who wants to become a qualified Emergency First Aider in the workplace and is suitable for organisations that require staff to be trained to this level as part of their first aid needs assessment. (read more...) |
16th September 2026 09:00 through 15:30 |
The Beacon Portal West Strand Whitehaven, CA28 7LY United Kingdom | Training – General training for VCFSE orgs | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Mental Health Provider Forum | Come and join our lively and informative Mental Health Provider Forum event. (read more...) |
16th September 2026 10:30 through 13:00 |
Westmorland Hotel Orton Penrith, CA10 3SB United Kingdom | Health & Wellbeing – Events, Networks and meetings | |
| Environmental and sustainability policy workshop | This workshop will cover the importance of having an environmental and sustainability policy, how to write one, and how to implement effective action plans. (read more...) |
22nd September 2026 10:00 through 12:30 |
Online United Kingdom | Training – General training for VCFSE orgs | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| South Lakes Funding Fair - Morning Session | An opportunity for small local voluntary and community groups to speak directly to Funders about their project to obtain funding. (read more...) |
22nd September 2026 10:00 through 12:00 |
Shap Road Kendal, LA9 6NY United Kingdom | Funding – Funding Fairs, training and events | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| South Lakes Funding Fair - Afternoon Session | An opportunity for small local voluntary and community groups to speak directly to Funders about their project to obtain funding. (read more...) |
22nd September 2026 13:00 through 15:00 |
Shap Road Kendal, LA9 6NY United Kingdom | Funding – Funding Fairs, training and events | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Carlisle College Volunteering Fair | This event aims to attract students to come along and to meet local groups, charities or organisations to find out about local volunteering opportunities in Carlisle and how students interested in volunteering can register and become a volunteer. (read more...) |
24th September 2026 09:30 through 12:00 |
Carlisle College Victoria Place Carlisle, CA1 1HS United Kingdom | Volunteering – Events, networks, training and and meetings | info@cumbria.cvs.org.uk |
| County Volunteering Network Meeting | This is a network meeting for Volunteer Managers in Cumbria or anyone who is responsible for recruiting, supporting or managing volunteers to come together to spread good practice in volunteer management. There will be an opportunity for Cumbria CVS and Volunteer Managers to share updates, offer peer support and share any ideas or issues relating to volunteers and volunteering in Cumbria. (read more...) |
29th September 2026 10:00 through 12:30 |
Penrith Rugby Club Winters Park Penrith, CA11 8RQ United Kingdom | Volunteering – Events, networks, training and and meetings | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Penrith Volunteering Fair | This event aims to attract the general public to come along and to meet local groups, charities or organisations to find out about local volunteering opportunities in Penrith and how individuals interested in volunteering can register and become a volunteer. (read more...) |
1st October 2026 10:00 through 14:00 |
Penrith Leisure Centre Southend Road Penrith, CA11 8JH United Kingdom | Volunteering – Events, networks, training and and meetings | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| South Lakes Volunteering Fair | This event aims to attract the general public to come along and to meet local groups, charities or organisations to find out about local volunteering opportunities in South Lakes and how individuals interested in volunteering can register and become a volunteer. (read more...) |
4th October 2026 11:00 through 14:30 |
Kendal Leisure Centre Burton Road Kendal, LA9 7HX United Kingdom | Volunteering – Events, networks, training and and meetings | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Meet the South Copeland Development Officer – Drop in session | Drop in and have a chat about how Cumbria CVS can support your group or organisation. (read more...) |
8th October 2026 13:00 through 15:00 |
Alexander House Community Care Hub Bootle, LA19 5UE United Kingdom | Training – General training for VCFSE orgs | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Understanding Autism | Would you and your organisation like to have a better understanding of Autism? This half day “Understanding Autism” training will be delivered by Triple A All About Autism and is delivered in partnership between Bedrock Basics Project and AECOM. The training is CPD accredited, is developed and delivered by autistic people and is rooted in lived experience informed professional best practice The training aims to equip you with a practical working knowledge of autism which you can then apply to your own practice in your organization. (read more...) |
19th October 2026 09:30 through 13:00 |
Cumbria Youth Alliance The Benny Walker Centre Longhorn Building James Street Workington, CA14 2DF United Kingdom | Training – General training for VCFSE orgs | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Best Practice in Volunteering Management Session 5 - Creating a Positive Volunteer Journey | Training for Volunteer Managers - Creating a Positive Volunteer Journey (read more...) |
20th October 2026 10:00 through 12:30 |
Online United Kingdom | Volunteering – Events, networks, training and and meetings | info@cumbria.cvs.org.uk |
| Action for Health | Come and join our lively and informative Action for Health event - an opportunity to meet with other people from third sector organisations who have in interest in all things health and care in Cumbria. (read more...) |
20th October 2026 10:30 through 12:30 |
Penrith Rugby Club Winters Pk Penrith, CA11 8RQ United Kingdom | Health & Wellbeing – Events, Networks and meetings | hollyf@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Carlisle Funding Fair - Morning Session | An opportunity for small local voluntary and community groups to speak directly to Funders about their project to obtain funding. (read more...) |
21st October 2026 10:00 through 12:00 |
Harraby Community Centre Edgehill Rd Tangier Street Carlisle, CA1 3SN United Kingdom | Funding – Funding Fairs, training and events | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Carlisle Funding Fair - Afternoon Session | An opportunity for small local voluntary and community groups to speak directly to Funders about their project to obtain funding. (read more...) |
21st October 2026 13:00 through 15:00 |
Harraby Community Centre Edgehill Rd Tangier Street Carlisle, CA1 3SN United Kingdom | Funding – Funding Fairs, training and events | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Meet the Mid Copeland Development Officer- Drop-in Session | A drop-in session to meet the Mid Copeland Development Officer, Kate Grove at Mawson’s Ice Cream Parlour, Seascale on Thursday 22nd October from 13.00 to 15.00. (read more...) |
22nd October 2026 13:00 through 15:00 |
Mawson's Ice Cream Parlour Drigg Road Seascale, CA20 1PZ United Kingdom | Training – General training for VCFSE orgs | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Mental Health First Aid (Level 2 Award) | The Highfield Level 2 Award in Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health (Regulated Qualifications Framework) has been developed to allow learners to become a first aider for mental health in their workplace. This means they will be able to provide basic mental health support or to be the first response to someone in need. (read more...) |
27th October 2026 09:00 through 28th October 2026 16:00 |
Cumbria Youth Alliance The Benny Walker Centre Longhorn Building James Street Workington, CA14 2DF United Kingdom | Training – General training for VCFSE orgs | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Environmental and Sustainability Policy workshop | This workshop will cover the importance of having an environmental and sustainability policy, how to write one, and how to implement effective action plans. (read more...) |
10th November 2026 10:00 through 12:30 |
Online United Kingdom | Training – General training for VCFSE orgs | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
| Best Practice in Volunteer Management Session 6 - What to do when volunteer management gets challenging | Training for Volunteer Managers - What to do when volunteer management gets challenging (read more...) |
17th November 2026 13:00 through 16:00 |
Online United Kingdom | Volunteering – Events, networks, training and and meetings | info@cumbria.cvs.org.uk |
| Environmental and sustainability policy workshop | This workshop will cover the importance of having an environmental and sustainability policy, how to write one, and how to implement effective action plans. It’s designed to help organisations adopt environmentally sustainable practices and understand their impact on the environment. (read more...) |
4th February 2027 10:00 through 12:30 |
Online United Kingdom | Training – General training for VCFSE orgs | info@cumbriacvs.org.uk |
