Unlocking Opportunities: National Lottery Reaching Communities Funding Update with Support Cambridgeshire

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21 May 2025
 12:00 - 13:30
 Online | 

We are very pleased to announce a one-off lunchtime online event with our local Fundraising Officers from The National Lottery Community Fund. They will be presenting an update on the recently launched Reaching Communities Fund with a short presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.

Please note that they will not be available to provide specific guidance on specific enquiries or applications.

Who is it for?

All groups and individuals considering applying for the recently launched Reaching Communities Fund

What is it about?

The National Lottery Community fund local Fundraising Officers will present a short update on the recently launched Reaching Communities Fund followed by a question-and-answer session.

They will focus on the environment mission, as that is one of the new missions that many groups have been curious about.

How to book

This event is free for any group in Cambridgeshire.

Please note that by registering for this course you agree to abide by the CCVS cancellation policy.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: enquiries

Introduction to Storytelling

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22 May 2025
 12:00 - 13:30
 Online | 

We will explore how digital storytelling can help spread the word about your organisations work. 

Who is it for? 

The training is suitable for anyone who would like to explore what is meant by “storytelling” and learn how it can help their organisation. This session might be especially helpful if any aspect of your work or volunteering involves communication, marketing, fundraising or volunteer management. 

What is it about? 

What is storytelling? Why should storytelling be an important part of your work? How can it benefit your group/voluntary organisation?

This workshop will introduce the power of storytelling. We will explore how you can harness storytelling to you help spread the word about your work and reach, communicate, and maintain relationships with new and existing supporters. 

What will I learn? 

In this session, you will learn 

- What makes a story 

- Why you should tell and share your stories 

- How to identify stories and put them to good use 

- The different types of stories you can tell, about your organisation 

- Ethical considerations when collecting and sharing stories 

-  How to identify the different digital platforms for sharing stories 

What to expect: 

On-line training via Zoom, with opportunities to discuss, ask questions and share examples. There will be examples of how other organisations have made use of stories. 

Please email with any questions via enquiries@cambridgecvs.org.uk 

Health and Wellbeing Network Meeting – March 2025

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25 March 2025
 11:30 - 12:45
 Online | 

We have Simon from Cambridgeshire County Council coming to talk about Tech Enabled care, what is available to keep people independent and at home, how to make a referral  plus more. Normal networking at the end of the meeting.

 

Removing barriers to volunteering

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13 March 2025
 12:00 - 14:00
 Online | 

How can you be inclusive, deliver on your equality promises and encourage others to welcome difference in your organisation.

Who is it for?

For those managing volunteers or volunteer-led groups who feel they could do more to welcome people with different life experiences into their organisations, particularly those who face additional challenges and who may feel discouraged from accessing mainstream volunteering.

Perhaps you’d like more ideas around how you can be inclusive, how you can deliver on your organisations equality promises and encourage those within your organisation to welcome difference.

What will I learn?

By the end of the session you will have improved your knowledge of inclusive volunteering and learned practical ways to implement an inclusive volunteering policy.

What to expect

  • To gain an understanding of what inclusive volunteering entails and its value to organisations
  • How to support your organisation’s equal opportunities policy
  • How to break down real and perceived barriers and promote best practice
  • How to identify volunteer’s support needs and how to address them
  • How to motivate and manage volunteers with additional needs

Who is hosting?

The training will be delivered by CCVS development team.

How to book

This event is FREE to CCVS and Hunts Forum members.

Registration is usually limited to two bookings per member organisation please contact CCVS if more spaces are required.

By booking this course, you agree to the CCVS cancellation policy.

If you have any problems please contact us by email enquiries@cambridgecvs.org.uk

Get Group Conference

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5 March 2025
 10:00 - 12:30
 Online | 

GET — an acronym for Guidance, Employment and Training was formed in 1989, with a mission to provide an ‘umbrella’ Infrastructure Group for the adult skills not-for-profit sector of Cambridgeshire.

Who is it for?

Over the years membership has grown significantly, becoming more fluid and diverse. It includes voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSE), statutory bodies, private sector providers and individuals. Anyone who works with or volunteers with a group or organisation who is interested in employment, learning and skills across the county is welcome to attend.

What to expect

You can look forward to engaging, informative speakers and breakout rooms to enable and support networking.

We would also like to take this opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work so many of our brilliant members do by showcasing the fantastic adult learners who have benefitted from your wonderful work. If you would like to participate in this celebration of the wonderful work you and your beneficiaries have achieved over the last year or two, please do contact: Jigna@cambridgecvs.org.uk

How to book

If you have any questions, please contact: enquiries@cambridgecvs.org.uk

Fundraisers Network

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16 October 2025
 13:00 - 14:30
 Online | 

A regular online session for those responsible for and involved in fundraising.

What is it about?

Do you sometimes wonder how best to keep up to date with fundraising opportunities? Are you looking for new fundraising ideas but are not sure where to start? Would you like to chat with others with responsibility for fundraising for their voluntary organisation?

An optional half-hour Funding Alert drop-in session is now included to discuss the latest grant funding opportunities, issues, and successes and generate peer support.

We’d love you to join our Fundraising Network to share ideas and tips, solve problems, and generally feel more confident in your fundraising role.

What to expect

We have Becky Coleman as a guest, Partnerships Manager from Easy Fundraising.

How to book

Free for voluntary organisations in Cambridgeshire.
The session will be facilitated by members of our Development Team
Please contact Jigna if you have any queries or ideas for future sessions: jigna@cambridgecvs.org.uk

Fundraisers Network

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17 July 2025
 13:00 - 14:30
 Online | 

A regular online session for those responsible for and involved in fundraising.

What is it about?

Do you sometimes wonder how best to keep up to date with fundraising opportunities? Are you looking for new fundraising ideas but are not sure where to start? Would you like to chat with others with responsibility for fundraising for their voluntary organisation?

An optional half-hour Funding Alert drop-in session is now included to discuss the latest grant funding opportunities, issues, and successes and generate peer support.

We’d love you to join our Fundraising Network to share ideas and tips, solve problems, and generally feel more confident in your fundraising role.

How to book

Free for voluntary organisations in Cambridgeshire.
The session will be facilitated by members of our Development Team
Please contact Jigna if you have any queries or ideas for future sessions: jigna@cambridgecvs.org.uk

Fundraisers Network

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24 April 2025
 13:00 - 14:30
 Online | 

A regular online session for those responsible for and involved in fundraising.

What is it about?

Do you sometimes wonder how best to keep up to date with fundraising opportunities? Are you looking for new fundraising ideas but are not sure where to start? Would you like to chat with others with responsibility for fundraising for their voluntary organisation?

An optional half-hour Funding Alert drop-in session is now included to discuss the latest grant funding opportunities, issues, and successes and generate peer support.

We’d love you to join our Fundraising Network to share ideas and tips, solve problems, and generally feel more confident in your fundraising role.

What to expect

We hope to have the City and/or County Council present to share Match My Project; matching local charities and voluntary groups with local businesses sharing resources an so on.

How to book

Free for voluntary organisations in Cambridgeshire.
The session will be facilitated by members of our Development Team
Please contact Jigna if you have any queries or ideas for future sessions: jigna@cambridgecvs.org.uk

Mini showcase Event 2- Community Support

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20 March 2025
 11:00 - 13:00
 Online | 

 We have 4 organisations Bobby Scheme, Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society and Care Network

To book a place on one or more of the sessions

https://forms.office.com/e/5UHdtzsAyK

Essential skills for Trustees – event over two lunchtimes (Part 1)

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8 May 2025
 12:00 - 13:30
 Online | 

This two-part event will take place over 2 lunchtimes one week apart and is aimed at giving trustees from community organisations and small charities the essential tools to perform their role safely and effectively. The sessions will include a taught element with time for sharing experiences and asking questions.

We are encouraging trustees to book for both sessions.

What is it about?

Part 1 taking place on Thursday 8th May 12:00 - 1:30pm, will provide trustees with an overview of their role and the responsibilities.

What will I learn?

  • What Public Benefit means and how that makes an organisation charitable
  • Legal duties of Trustees
  • Safeguarding the charity’s values, aims and objectives

Who is hosting?

This course will be delivered by one of our training & development workers who have a wealth of experience working with trustee boards across the voluntary sector.

How to book

This training is free for voluntary groups across Cambs. Priority booking will be given to CCVS and Hunts Forum members. Become a member

Please note that by registering for this course you agree to abide by the CCVS cancellation policy.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: enquiries

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