
David Allen
@davidallenccvs
CEO of Cumbria Council for Voluntary Service and NED @NCIC. Committed to inclusion and tackling health and social inequalities. Views my own (except RTs)
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30-10-2012 23:15:28
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If you're a community or volunteer group, or volunteering, see the useful guidance and resources from Cumbria CVS at socsi.in/JVUOA and watch 👇 socsi.in/x4mDN #Cumbria

Yet another fantastic example of #CommunityResilience - topped up with a bit of extra support from Cumbria CVS when it’s needed! 😊 #TeamCumbria #KindCumbria #TogetherCumbria

Here is a list of Covid-19 guidance in over 30 languages. Please share, download, print pdf, to stay safe. @CarlisleCC Cumbria County Council @TogetherCumbria @CarlisleCOWC Cumbria Foundation COVID-19 Translated mcc1.org.uk/covid-19




A really great example of national and local charities working well together (and with local statutory sector), building on existing work and relationships, and playing to each other’s strengths. Cumbria CVS NAVCA British Red Cross 🧡 @Jane_NAVCA Mike Adamson David Allen

These Cumbria County Council local support directories offer a quick and easy way to find help in your area, including support from local businesses and community and voluntary groups. Find them under 'Local area updates' at cumbria.gov.uk/coronavirus/co…

In partnership with Cumbria CVS, Cumbria County Council has recently published a new ‘community pack’ of useful guidance for people who are helping in their communities. Download the document here: ow.ly/imTI50zpsGR



m.facebook.com/growingwellken… Pleased to have been able to join this discussion on mental health issues in Cumbria... many thanks to all involved! Growing Well Cumbria CVS Mental Health Foundation Carlisle Eden Mind

.Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership is running a free one hour business advice clinic for third sector organisations on 4th June, 10.30am. Hear from professionals on the mechanisms introduced by government in response to the #COVID19 pandemic. Register: zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Volunteering and COVID-19: five things the evidence shows us: mailchi.mp/whatworkswellb… Really useful article here with tons of evidence about the benefits of volunteering during #VolunteersWeek2020 #volunteers What Works Centre for Wellbeing Cumbria CVS NAVCA

It is the positive attitude required by - and gained from - volunteering that enables us to understand our very reason for being: to help and be helped by others. Cumbria CVS #VolunteersWeek2020

We've teamed up with Cumbria CVS and Tarnside Consulting to offer a FREE webinar for local voluntary and community groups that are considering what their next steps may be in relation to fundraising in the wake of #COVID19. Places limited so get booked on ASAP if interested.


Do you know a fantastic volunteer who you'd like to say thanks to? In Cumbria there are 50,000 volunteers and although some may not be able to get out at the moment, we still think they are all brilliant! Share your stories here: #cvsvolunteerhour #VolunteersWeek2020 Cumbria CVS

