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

Essential skills for Trustees – event over two lunchtimes (Part 2)

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15 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 2 of 2 Thursday 15th May 12 noon – 2 pm will focus on running an effective board.

What will I learn?

  • A closer look at trustee liabilities
  • How Trustees should manage the strategic decision making, such as budgets, finance and policies
  • Risk Management
  • Effective operational management

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

Mini Showcase Event – Mental Health Support

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11 March 2025
 11:30 - 13:00
 Online | 

Mini Showcase Event - MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Please join us for a mini showcase event with a mental health focus. Joining us for this are Waythrough (formerly Richmond Fellowship) People and Animals and Lifecraft. Each will present for 15 minutes and then you will have a chance to ask questions. We have 3 timeslots for these please feel free to attend one or all of the sessions.

Using data to create impactful evaluation reports

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

Learn how to effectively demonstrate the outcomes of your organisation’s work by writing compelling impact reports that speak to your audiences.

Who is it for?

This workshop is tailored for staff members and volunteers from smaller organisations in Cambridgeshire who are interested or involved in evaluating the difference their work makes.

What is it about?

This interactive session will provide you with a comprehensive overview and guide you through key aspects of using data to effectively report impact.

What will I learn?

This training will give you the tools you need to craft clear, compelling reports that speak to your audience.
Learn how to use data effectively, tell powerful stories that bring your impact to life, and discover practical tips and low-cost tools to make the process easier. With interactive activities and plenty of examples, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to improve your reporting and better demonstrate the value of your work.

Who is hosting?

The workshop will be delivered by Angela Schlenkhoff-Hus, an experienced training, evaluation and learning consultant, ensuring you receive knowledgeable guidance and advice throughout the session.

How to book

This training is free for voluntary groups across Cambs.

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

If you have any questions please contact us by emailing: enquiries

Cambridgeshire Digital Partnership network meeting

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20 May 2025
 13:00 - 14:00
 Online | 

This online networking event is for anyone who has an interest in digital inclusion and wants to work together to tackle digital inequality in Cambridgeshire.

Who is it for?

This event is open to any individual, group or business interested in ending digital inequality in Cambridgeshire.

What to expect

This event’s agenda has not yet been confirmed and but attendees will be updated prior to the meeting.

There will be time for discussion and for attendees to share their own updates and projects.

If you have a project to share or a topic you would like to discuss please email karen@cambridgecvs.org.uk

Who is hosting?

The network meeting is chaired by Sally Page, Deputy CEO of Cambridge CVS.

 

If you would like to sign up to the Cambridgeshire Digital Partnership’s newsletter please visit: Newsletter

Follow on twitter: @CambsDigi

Follow on LinkedIn

Take a look at the website: www.cambridgeshiredigitalpartnership.org.uk

Introduction to strategy and business planning

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6 March 2025
 12:00 - 13:30
 Online | 

Intended for anyone interested in creating future plans for their group who wants to find tools and templates to help them get started.  

Who is it for? 

This training is an introduction for trustees and others with responsibility for developing strategies, conveying impact and writing business plans. 

What is it about? 

Charities need strategies to help them identify what they need to do to achieve their long term objectives and engage their supporters, beneficiaries, funders and the public in their journey. Charities also need business plans to map their route to achieving shorter term goals and help us demonstrate that we are accountable, transparent and sustainable. Demonstrating how we can plan for the long and short term is key in preparing for funding applications, charity registration and developing effective collaborations. 

What will I learn? 

Part 1: Key terms & useful planning tools - getting your head around the basics – looks at key terminology and how to develop planning tools including an introduction to developing a Theory of Change that can help you prepare your strategy. 

Part 2: Creating a business plan – getting your ideas down on paper – looks at how you develop and design your plan. In addition to the slides we will provide you with a business plan template you can use to get started. 

What to expect: 

An informal style presentation with slides and the opportunity to ask questions. 

How to book:

This training is free for voluntary groups across Cambs.  Priority booking will be given to CCVS and Hunts Forum members. To join CCVS check out this link 

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  enquiries@cambridgecvs.org.uk 

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