Building on the success of our popular training workshops earlier this year, we have reviewed and improved all our training content based on what you have told us is important as well as what we know you need to know.

Here is a list of CVS top picks for practical help

Hear the latest news from local and national funders and get details on how to apply.

All charities need to develop a policy on reserves which establishes a level of reserves that is right for the charity and clearly explains to its stakeholders why holding these reserves is necessary.

Central Bedfordshire Council are inviting you to join one of their online Meet the Funder sessions to learn more about the UK Shared Prosperity and Rural England Prosperity Funds (), focusing on the Community Grant fund. Each project could be eligible for between £5,000 and £40,000 of capital funding.

We will be holding a meet the funder session with The Harpur Trust, at CVS Offices in Bedford on Wednesday 11 October.

Trading is not precisely defined but an essential feature is selling goods or services, or letting premises. It is possible for a charity to be engaged in any combination of these three types of trading. Charities must pay tax on trading profits (income or corporation applies, depending on the charity’s legal structure), VAT applies in the same way as it does to commercial organisations but with…

Luton Citizens Fund will open to applications on 21 September

Luton Fairness Taskforce Collaboration Fund is open for expressions of interest. Applications are welcome from charities and community groups who want to work together to offer interventions, support and advice to people who need it in the context of the cost of living crisis and to address associated risks around poverty.

The Multiply project is a three year programme from Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Council aimed at helping people improve their numeracy skills. If you are delivering something in this area they would welcome talking with you.

The Community Ownership Fund will open for Expressions of Interest on 10 June 2022.  

Mind BLMK Wellbeing Open Day is a chance to find out about mental health services avaialble in the community.

Some of the opportunities for not for profits to get involved.

Changes to the way the recruitment tool is used will make online recruitment more effective

Consider your training needs and enrol on these courses

We are now delivering face to face workshops to voluntary and community groups

Opportunities for voluntary sector organisations to bid for youth worker funding and Winter Pressures Programme

Available funding to help celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Our Resources Library has now been documented and we have spare books to give away

New information on Meetings and Annual returns

invitation to connect with community groups

Free employability support programme for 18 - 25 year olds

The Charity Commission has updated its guidance relating to the pandemic

Funding from Luton Council is available through Luton Adult learning, for delivery of learning supporting disadvantaged adults.

Short courses are being offered free of charge, via zoom, for employees, and managers across Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire.

Bedford Borough has a funding pot of £460,000 to distribute to organisations working within Bedford Borough to support children and young people.

New email group being formed to share news, safety infomration and campaigns aimed at risk reduction in the community.

The safe use of multi-purpose community facilities - what regulations might be in force as lock down journeys through the road map steps.

Learning Central is the new Learning Management System for Safeguarding Bedfordshire, delivering online training and eLearning modules accessible to the voluntary sector across Bedfordshire.

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 has been extended - here is how it may affect you.

A guide for groups for keeping records for the purposes of COVID-19 test and trace.

Before re-opening your premises you should carry out a risk assessment and consult with your workers. Here is the relevant information.

An example of good practice, on starting from scratch setting up a new support group in response to Coronavirus.

How CVS can help to bring your governing document in line with the true purpose and objectives of your charity.

Funding from town and parish coucils in Bedfordshire