<![CDATA[BPRCVS - VCFSE News]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:10:33 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[Burnley Health Mela]]>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:32:16 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/burnley-health-mela]]><![CDATA[Stories Of Hope]]>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:27:44 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/stories-of-hope]]><![CDATA[Rossendale HaF Summer Programme - Application Process]]>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:58:50 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/rossendale-haf-summer-programme-application-process
Holiday Activity & Food programme aims to provide a range of enjoyable activities and nutritious meals for primary and secondary school aged children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals.

The England-wide Holiday Activities and Food Programme is funded by the Department for Education and distributed through Lancashire County Council. Rossendale Leisure Trust were asked by Rossendale Borough Council to become the lead body, responsible for HAF in the borough.

 All activity providers were Rossendale or Lancashire based, ensuring the scheme supported local businesses as well as local families.  

From Grip & Go at Adrenaline, Tubing at The Hill, Multiskills at local schools, Emma’s Crazy CreatureHula hooping with Laura from The Valley Hoopers are just a couple of fun activities the children took part in over Summer and Winter as part of HAF.
Click Here For More Information
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<![CDATA[Glen Valley Open House]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:17:58 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/glen-valley-open-house]]><![CDATA[Have your say on hospital care.]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:11:01 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/have-your-say-on-hospital-care
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, together with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT), is seeking feedback from people living in north Lancashire, Westmorland, and Furness on hospital and community care via an online questionnaire.




The ICB is investing in a variety of ways to reduce demand on hospital services by increasing capacity in the community. This includes strengthening primary care, working in partnership with local communities, and collaborating with voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations. This supports the national shift towards providing more care closer to people’s homes.
As part of this work, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is proposing to close two wards (48 beds in total) in the Castle View Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This is also in response to the number of people who remain in hospital after they no longer need hospital-level treatment. You can find out more on the ICB website: LSC Integrated Care Board :: Right care, right place: proposed reduction in beds at Royal Lancaster Infirmary




By completing the short questionnaire, you can help shape and develop the proposal, guided by the principle of providing the right care in the right place.




To share your views, please access the questionnaire using the link below:

Have your say here.

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<![CDATA[Volunteers' Week 2026 - Join us and get involved!]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:43:58 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/volunteers-week-2026-join-us-and-get-involved
Volunteers’ Week is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning! Whether you're hosting an event, giving a shout out to your amazing volunteers, or looking for new ways to get involved, we’ve got you covered.
Volunteers’ Week is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning! Whether you're hosting an event, giving a shout out to your amazing volunteers, or looking for new ways to get involved, we’ve got you covered. 
In addition to these visual and branding resources, we also offer a range of top tips. These documents provide practical advice on event planningmedia engagement, and outreach to local or national representatives.
You'll also find guidance on recruiting and engaging new volunteers, not just during Volunteers' Week, but throughout the year.
All resources are also available in Welsh and can be easily accessed online here.

Access all resources here
The Padlet is open!
Padlet is a collaborative online pinboard where you can share and explore inspiring stories, photos, and messages of appreciation related to volunteering. 
Whether you’re highlighting your own volunteering journey or thanking someone who’s made a difference, our Padlet is the perfect space to celebrate the incredible impact volunteers make every day. 
We’d love for you to get involved. Share your experiences, upload your favourite moments, or post a heartfelt thank you. Add your stories, photos, and shout-outs to help us build a vibrant wall of gratitude and celebration.

Access our 2026 Padlet
Share your experiences


 Volunteers’ Week is a great opportunity to celebrate your volunteers by giving them a platform to share their own experiences of volunteering and what they enjoy most about it.
This year, we’re encouraging organisations to invite volunteers to share short quotes, photos or reels on social media and tag us. You can also share them on the 2026 campaign Padlet. It’s a simple way to reach more people and inspire others to get involved in volunteering and Volunteers’ Week.
Content doesn’t need to be polished  a sentence, a photo or a short video is perfect. For anyone who’d like a little guidance, we’ve provided a Volunteer Story template on the website.
 Related Campaigns

 Volunteers’ Week sits alongside a range of UK‑wide campaigns that celebrate community, participation and positive action. The campaigns below take place during the week and offer additional opportunities to reflect, get involved and recognise the many ways people contribute to their communities.
#PowerOfYouthDayTuesday 2nd June


Power of Youth Day is a national awareness day led by the #iWill Movement, recognising the leadership, insight and impact of young people across the UK and invites organisations, decision-makers and communities to reflect on how young people are involved in shaping the world around them – and what it means to genuinely listen, share power and act on young people’s voices.
The Big DoFriday 5th - Monday 8th June

The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out are teaming up for a weekend of friendship, food, fun and action – and everyone’s invited!  It’s one big do – a chance to meet, eat and lend a hand locally in the UK’s biggest celebration of community.  If you’re keen to get cracking, browse their ideas and resources to help make your do a reality. They have everything you need to get started on their campaign website.
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<![CDATA[Lancashire - 12 Volunteer Managers Forum]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:03:31 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/lancashire-12-volunteer-managers-forum]]><![CDATA[People's Assembly April 23rd, 3B Systems]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:57:33 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/peoples-assembly-april-23rd-3b-systems
Please come along to our next People’s Assembly on Thursday 23rd April 5-8pm at 3B Systems, Nelson


Look forward to seeing you there if you can make it and please share out with anyone you know.
Here is some info about the event and a link:
In Pendle we work as part of This is Nelson a three way partnership between In-Situ, Building Bridges and Super Slow Way, supporting the collective reimagining of Nelson from the ground up. 
This partnership has grown out of the Nelson town deal through engagement and collaboration with a wide range of local people across Nelson.

We will be exploring the growing community ownership movement, where communities come together to take ownership of land, buildings and heritage assets that are important to them in their neighbourhoods. This often results in better use of land and buildings for the benefit of local people. We will discuss exemplary projects nationally and explore how this might be possible within Lancashire communities.

A communal meal will be shared at 6pm followed by a film screening of Rabble Rousers: Frances Goldin and the Fight for Cooper Square

Rabble Rousers: Frances Goldin and the Fight for Cooper Square is a documentary chronicling a 50-year grassroots campaign to save NYC’s Cooper Square from urban renewal. Led by activist Frances Goldin, residents fought gentrification to establish a community land trust and keep the neighborhood permanently affordable.
Agenda

5.00-5.10 Introduction to Peoples Assemblies & it’s vision

5.10-6.00pm Community Ownership Details to follow

6.00 Communal Meal prepared by Mums to Mums & Youth Works in the Kitchen as part of our Taste of Transformation Programme

6.00-7.30pm Rabble Rousers: Frances Goldin and the Fight for Cooper Square Film Screening
7.30-8.00pm Talkaoke

For More Information please click here
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<![CDATA[The Participation Works - Youth Van Visit]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:44:47 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/the-participation-works-youth-van-visit]]><![CDATA[Veterans in Communities Newsletter - March 2026]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:16:01 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/veterans-in-communities-newsletter-march-2026
Please find attached the March newsletter.
As with previous editions, readers are encouraged to forward it to anyone who may benefit from its contents.

VIC hopes you enjoy reading the latest updates and news. Further information and regular updates can be found on VIC’s Facebook page and group.

If hard copies of the newsletter are required, please contact a member of the team on 01706 833180.

Copies of all newsletters and the latest news are also available to download from the VIC website. Both the website and Facebook page are regularly updated with information about VIC services and activities.

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<![CDATA[Aged 16-25? Boost Your Confidence in Pendle!]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:37:00 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/aged-16-25-boost-your-confidence-in-pendle]]><![CDATA[April 26 - Our News]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:45:32 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/april-26-our-news
Hello Neighbours, 

April is the ‘cruellest month’ according to opening of the famous poem The Wasteland. But we disagree, our news this April is actually very exciting. We’re sharing insights into the new plans for police reform, a minute of mayhem on Radio 4, and celebrating some fantastic volunteers. 

Highlights this month: 
  • The Neighbourhood Watch podcast - coming soon! 
  • Watch the Safer High Streets webinar
  • Blog: what will the new police reforms mean in practice? 
  • Local volunteer spotlights on Greenwich and Gloucestershire. 
  • New Online Crime Centre launched to crack down on fraud
  • Sign up to our special Stephen Lawrence Day event on knife crime. 
The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast – coming soon! 

Neighbourhood Watch is set to launch a brand-new podcast this May. The format brings together well-known faces to share their experiences of crime and community. The podcast, hosted by former police officer turned comedian Alfie Moore, best known for his popular BBC Radio 4 series It's a Fair Cop, will see celebrities open up about the communities where they grew up and how crime has touched their lives. Find out more. 


Safety on our High Streets 
Huge thanks to Sgt Matt Coe for presenting a fascinating online webinar on creating safer high streets.  The webinar was part of our Neighbourhood Safety Training offer for business owners and managers who want to keep their staff safe. You can watch the full webinar online here. If you own or run a business or you know someone who does, you can sign up to the free training here


Secure your garden for Summer
As the days get longer and we spend more time outdoors, it’s easy to forget that our gardens can also become a target for opportunistic thieves. From furniture and tools to bikes and side access points, a few simple steps can make a big difference in keeping your outdoor space secure, especially when paired with smart security that keeps an eye on things for you. Read SimpliSafe’s check list for what you can do to keep your belongings secure. Read the full list and find the security system that's right for you at SimpliSafe UK with 50% off at checkout. – Ad. 

Just a minute
Could you talk about your neighbourhood watch group for a minute, without hesitation, repetition or deviation? Just a Minute is a BBC Radio 4 game hosted by comedian Sue Perkins. Each panellist must try to talk on a given topic for sixty seconds.  Guests Paul Merton, Zoe Lyons, Chris Cantrill, Lucy Porter, were given the subject of ‘my Neighbourhood Watch group’. Have a listen here (scroll to 25 minutes into the show if you don’t want to listen to the whole thing).


Stephen Lawrence day webinar 
Stephen Lawrence Day is on 22 April. It marks the anniversary of Stephen's murder in 1993. This year, Neighbourhood Watch is marking the occasion by hosting a special webinar on knife crime, delivered in partnership with the Ben Kinsella Trust, one of the UK's leading charities dedicated to knife crime prevention and education. Join us at 10.30 on 22 April to learn what you can do to keep young people safe. This event is free and online.  Register for the webinar


Volunteer spotlight: Gloucestershire 
Phil Sullivan and Gloucestershire Neighbourhood Watch Association have been helping local people prepare for medical emergencies. The ‘Message in a bottle’ initiative is a simple but effective way for people to keep basic personal and medical details where they can be found in an emergency – in the fridge. The scheme is run by the Lions Club, and Gloucestershire NWA has given out 1000s of bottles to vulnerable people in the community. Find out more about the ‘Message in a bottle’ initiative here
Police reform 
The Government recently published its white paper on police reform, which if implemented in full, would be the most significant reform of policing in over 60 years, if not ever. There is little doubt that major police reform is required as the nature of crime and criminality has changed massively with the internet. Chief Executive of Neighbourhood Watch Network has shared his insights into what these changes might mean in practice and where the pitfalls lie. Read John’s blog here


Volunteer spotlight: Rashmee
This month we’re celebrating the wonderful Rashmee Roshan Lall. Rashmee is one of our volunteers in Greenwich, London. She was recently celebrated at the 'Spirit of the borough' Civic Awards for her work uniting residents through local events and clean ups.  You may also recognise her as one of the stars in our strategy video! This award is so deserved, and we are incredibly grateful for the work she does, congratulations Rashmee! 
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New fraud disruption unit launched Launching in April, the new Online Crime Centre will bring together specialists from the government, police, intelligence agencies, banks, mobile networks and major tech firms to drive coordinated action against fraud. It forms part of a new and expanded Fraud Strategy. Police and companies that hold vital intelligence on scams will work side-by-side, share data and build a single picture of global fraud networks. Find out more on our website


Lottery update Congratulations to one of our lucky supporters who won £300.24 in the draw last month. You too can support Neighbourhood Watch and be in with a chance to win up to £25,000 a week. The lottery generates a steady source of income for us to support our volunteers better, build national projects, and make more of an impact. Play One Lottery here




Cybercrime survey 
Our fifth cybercrime survey published with the support of Avast is now online. The results demonstrate how keeping safe from online crime has become something of an everyday chore for us, with ever more sophisticated scams catching us out. Read the full survey report here


If you'd like on online version of this newsletter to share with friends or neighbours, you can find it here.  And finally, don’t forget that we have a date that we want you to put in your calendars! 1-7 June will be Neighbourhood Watch Week – the theme this year will be ‘Communi-tea’ - a mixture of community and tea party, and who doesn’t love a tea party? Find out more here
I hope you have a very happy and safe month – see you in May! 
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<![CDATA[You're Invited!]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:13:34 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/youre-invited]]><![CDATA[Support for Families in the UK Fashion & Textile Industry]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:41:44 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/support-for-families-in-the-uk-fashion-textile-industry]]><![CDATA[Your Charity Bulletin - the latest support, news and stories from Benefact Group]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:21:37 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/your-charity-bulletin-the-latest-support-news-and-stories-from-benefact-group
Welcome to your Charity Bulletin

As a family of financial services businesses, the Benefact Group reinvests available profits back to charities and good causes. In this bulletin you'll find the latest support and news for charities from the Benefact Group. 
Pay it Forward: charities are choosing where our giving goes
We’re putting giving in the hands of those who know what a donation can mean. We've awarded £2,000 to five charities across the UK and Ireland and asked them to Pay It Forward; each choosing the next £2,000 recipient, who then choose the next, and so on, until our £50,000 target is met.

See where charities are directing our funds
Free expert-led webinars and events

Our online webinars and in-person forums bring together charities from across the UK and Ireland to learn and network. From diversifying income streams to legacies, take a look at the range of topics we'll be exploring at events later this year.

Explore charity support events
Should charity trustees be paid?
In the latest episode of For Impact: The Charity Podcast, we're diving into a big sector question: should charity trustees be paid? It’s a topic that always sparks strong opinions, and this episode brings together a brilliant mix of voices and experiences.
Listen now
Join our Facebook Group

The Benefact Group Charity Network is a dedicated space for charity professionals to connect, collaborate and support one another. We'll also be sharing our latest support and events. Join to stay informed and inspired.

Join the group
Don't forget to nominate your charity for a £1,000 Movement for Good award
Make sure your charity is in the mix for the chance to win. Plus we've got some handy tools to help you boost your nominations.

Nominate now
How are trusts and foundations changing their grant-making?

We've partnered with Jo Jeffery, trusts and foundations expert, to explore recent changes to grant-making behaviours. 'The List' tracks shifts in grant making to help charities stay in the know.

Explore insights from The ListPlus you can join Jo for a webinar on 16th April to hear more about this sector-wide resource.

Sign up to the webinar.
Cyber risk for charities
In an increasingly digital world, charities face growing risks from cybercrime and fraud. WRS Insurance Brokers, a Benefact Group business, has produced a comprehensive guide on how charities can protect themselves.

Read the guide
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<![CDATA[Are You Overdue For Your Smear?]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:06:08 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/are-you-overdue-for-your-smear]]><![CDATA[One Health Nature & Wellbeing Conference North]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:36:00 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/one-health-nature-wellbeing-conference-north
A day of talks and workshops about Nature, Health and Wellbeing work delivered by professionals across Lancashire and the North West
The conference will showcase projects using the NatureWell approach to Nature and Heath in different settings including men’s groups, families and young people. We will share evidence-based models of practice rooted in eco-psychology and nature connectedness working in partnership across communities and within NHS Trusts.
Our theme will include reciprocity (between people and nature), recovery (personal and community), and regeneration (ecological and systemic) using an ‘Eco-Bio-Psycho-Social’ Model.
Who is the day for?
  • People who work or volunteer in health or environmental organisations.
  • Funders and policy makers who want to hear firsthand about the impact of effective health support in natural settings.
  • People who want to develop a career in, or gain additional skills in nature and health work.
Speakers and workshops include;
  • Michéal Connors - Director of the Natural Academy - accredited training provider in ecopsychology including the NatureWell approach to Nature and Health.
  • Jacob Webster - Men’s NatureWell group facilitator and Associate Psychological Practitioner at Blackburn West PCN
  • Liz Webley - Nature and Health work with families at Wildwood Days Forest School
  • Mick Duckworth – Active Lifestyle Officer - Community engagement and Social Prescribing
  • Peter Roworth - founder of The Wildwood Days Men’s Group
  • Carl Dutton Mental Health Practitioner, Psychotherapist, and Forest School Leader and Nature Well Trainer working at Alder Hey CAMHS for past 23 years and in NHS for 40
  • Shaun Roberts - NatureWell facilitator and woodworker
  • Safiya Elgindy - Mental Health Practitioner and Eco-Therapist at 42nd Street, Greater Manchester, young people’s mental health charity
  • Rachel Barker - Work force development in environmental and conservation organisations
This conference is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and managed by Wildwood Days and Shine Coaching. Workshops will be hosted for free by one of our partner organisations Newground Together at Offshoots.
Get Tickets Here
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<![CDATA[DWP Volunteer Work Placement Scheme]]>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:36:24 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/dwp-volunteer-work-placement-scheme]]><![CDATA[Level 5 For The Second Year Running!]]>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:42:32 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/level-5-for-the-second-year-running
​Royal Horticultural Society - It’s Your Neighbourhood is a unique scheme for volunteer led community gardening projects/groups who are focused on improving their local environment through community gardening. Fennyfold Community Garden has received the top accolade - Level 5 for the second year running.
​Fennyfold Community Garden is about growing people as much as plants, they are definitely in sync, we have seen volunteers blossom, grow in confidence, who have been isolated, suffering from depression, physical difficulties and some non-verbal. Young people struggling to find work, people from all walks of life .

We educate our community on how important and uncomplicated growing plants is to achieve.
We have built are garden through recycling and re-using, what we buy in is sustainably sourced. Plus, we have been financially supported through grants from local organisations and businesses.

We educate our community on how important and uncomplicated growing your own food is. Our community cares about the environment but hesitate after seeing complicated media attention and we share with them techniques by example that are practical, fun and the fresh food always tastes great.

What we have learnt and endorsed is what we share now to minimise the impact of food miles on the environment, making a positive impact but leading the way for the whole of our community to participate in all the activities this site has the potential to provide.

What we do - who we support
Educationally we offer the whole community free hands-on gardening sessions, also accredited courses in horticulture.

Art for wellbeing, exploring painting techniques, creating mixed media.

Personally, our volunteers are the team behind everything we do. Bringing different skills from there lives, we offer a strong friendship bond to everyone with any skillset.

We have an activity calendar, and everyone chooses how much and what activity they wish to join in while at the garden.

Everyone has a say in how we develop the garden, this values our volunteers, plus makes the garden an attractive place to visit and be part of.

We have great fun at our monthly gardening classes for schools in the area, educating our young people about the importance of plant to plate. The wildlife they can enjoy understanding and getting creative through the seasons.

We also support activities of other groups, embarking on improving their green space. By sharing our experiences and helping with planning their resources.

We work with Padiham Town Council promoting Padiham Grow and Padiham Flower Show we love to attend every year.

Plus, we are working with Burnley Green spaces team with tree planting and creating a course for new tenants taking on allotments.

As well as being a hub for volunteering and community sessions, we are an educational site with a focus on environmental sustainability, biodiversity and how we can change the way we live for the benefit of ourselves, our families and our communities.

The RHS Neighbourhood Awards
The neighbourhood awards is an opportunity and recognition to Green up your local community with your friends and neighbours through gardening in this non-competitive programme, but it’s such a lovely community of gardeners. It motivates and creates incentives to gardeners to come together share ideas. Receive fantastic support from the area RHS coordinators and judges .

Annually we enter RHS, Northwest in Bloom competition. This the regional organisation of Britain in Bloom. Britain in Bloom is one of the longest running environmental competitions in the UK. Since 1964 communities have demonstrated the ability to create and maintain attractive natural environments.

The aim of the competition is to encourage the improvement of our surroundings through the imaginative use of trees, shrubs, flowers, veg and landscaping. Recognising volunteer’s achievements to upcycle. Protecting the environment and encouraging natures habitat.

We have participated for the past three years, and gleam advise, support and recognition for all our efforts.

RHS judging criteria structured around key themes. The emphasis placed on the key themes varies with the two campaigns. The key themes are:
· Horticultural Achievement
· Environmental Responsibility
· Community Participation

It’s a great organisation to link up with and our two Burnley parks and Burnley town centre have entered under their specific category.

We would recommend any community group to have a go and get involved it is a worthwhile cause for towns villages and all community groups however small.

Jean Hanson, Chairperson/Project Manager, said, "After a successful career and a Mancunian when retired I wanted to spend time in a relaxing environment, while being physically active and mentally stimulated. What a treasure I discovered in being a resident in Padiham and Burnley and getting to know so many wonderful people, living here and through our community garden. Thank you to everyone who supports us past and present."

Where you can find more information about us
Check out our Facebook page for all your gardening tips, our progress and the 2000 members who enjoy our page.
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<![CDATA[Performance & Film @ In-Situ - April 2026]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:47:03 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/performance-film-in-situ-april-2026
Whats in store this April?
This Is Nelson Presents: Census
Saturday 18th April 2:30 PM (Doors 2:00 PM)

Join us for this special performance touring the north this summer at our pop up space above 3B systems at the junction of Carr Road and Every Street.

This is what happens when a working-class community tells its own story. A bus ride. A bingo card. A memory you didn’t know you shared.

This is our neighbourhood, not the one in the media, but the one shaped by our stories, our laughter and our silence.

Award-winning duo Malandra Jacks invite you into a world of spellbinding projection, real voices and unapologetic heart. Census is part theatre, part time capsule: a celebration of communities rarely seen on stage.

Funny, intimate and defiant, Census is a love letter to working-class communities, a call to remember who we are and what we carry with us.
Click to tickets Book
 
Workshop: There's is also an option to join an evening workshop to contribute to making local content from your thoughts on the themes of the play. This will be held at 3B Systems Wednesday 15th April 1 - 3 PM. click here to book a place.
Join Pendle Social Cinema for On Falling 15 (2024) 

Laura Carreira’s impressive debut drama sees a quietly excellent Joana Santos endure dehumanising work conditions while looking for a way out.

Set in Scotland, the plot follows the plight of Portuguese immigrant and warehouse worker Aurora, trapped in a life governed by wage slavery and social isolation and its repercussions, leading to her emotional breakdown.

Thursday 30th April
Doors 6:30p.m., film starts at 7:00p.m.
Click to Book

We are operating a pay-what-you-can-afford basis - reserve seats now for free, then put what you can afford in our collection bucket.
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<![CDATA[Rossendale Connected Meeting Feedback]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:49:36 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/rossendale-connected-meeting-feedback
Hello Rossendale Connected members,
 
I hope you have all had a very relaxing Easter break.
 
Thank you to those of you that joined us last Thursday’s Rossendale Connected meeting. This is a summary of the presentations and updates from the meeting:
LCC Community Engagement and Outreach/PHIL bus – Hajra Sardar: Hajra is part of LCC’s Community Outreach Team, which supports and creates links between LCC services and local communities. The team use the PHIL (Promoting Health in Lancashire) bus at community events to promote health and wellbeing in Lancashire . The bus can be booked for community events. The service can also attend events without the bus, and is able to bring along staff from other teams, such as Adult Social Care. To book the bus or talk to Hajra about linking up with LCC services at your event contact her at Hajra.Sardar@lancashire.gov.uk
 
Rossendale Valley Energy/Energy Redress Scheme – Andrew Pinches: Rossendale Valley Energy (RVE) is a community‑owned organisation supporting local households to reduce energy bills, cut carbon emissions, and live in warmer, healthier homes. RVE’s work focuses on ensuring residents are not left behind as the UK transitions to net zero.

What RVE Does
RVE delivers free, impartial energy advice, working closely with local partners to support households struggling with high energy costs or inefficient homes. Key activity includes:
  • In‑home energy advice visits to help households understand and reduce their energy use
  • Guidance on EPCs, smart meters, and energy bills
  • Advice on home retrofit options, insulation and low‑carbon improvements
  • Support to access grants and funding for energy‑saving measures
  • Signposting to trusted local and regional advice services
Energy Redress / Fairer Warmth
Through Energy Redress funding, RVE is developing the Fairer Warmth Retrofit Record, linking recommended home improvements to clear, realistic energy bill reduction forecasts. This helps households and partners make informed decisions about retrofit and affordability.
Andrews full presentation is attached. Contact details: Email -info@rvenergy.org.ukPhone - 01706 392646 and leave a voicemail, Text/WhatsApp - 07887 001472, Refer to RVE online - Online referralUse Fairer Warmth - Fairer Warmth
 
Family Hub update – standing item This edition includes helpful updates, useful resources, and information designed to support children, young people, and families with SEND.
  • The Colourful Footsteps SEND Friendship Group takes place at the Maden Centre, Bacup every Thursday 3.30-4.45, from 16th April to 16th July. More details on the attached poster
  • The Rossendale SEND roadshow takes place on 6th May, 9.30pm to 1pm at The Zone/Rawtenstall family Hub
  • Aaron Kershaw has been voted in as the Youth Parliament member for Rossendale, Ribble Valley and Hyndburn
  • The Children and Family Wellbeing team are working with local nurseries as part of the Best Start in Life programme to ensure children are school ready
  • For more information on any of the Family Hub items, or to join future Family Hub network meetings, email Rossendalefamilyhub@lancashire.gov.uk
 
Updates from partners
 
Rossendale Works: Wellbeing and Employment event on Thursday 23rd April, at Futures Park, Bacup OL13 0BB, 1-3pm. Flyer attached.
 
ACEs main grants programme open: The Programme will provide unrestricted grants between £20,000-£25,000 for up to four years. Expressions of interest from charities and CIOs with a planned annual income of £200,000-£2m, with a core focus of preventing or reducing the harm of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are welcomedThe programme
Is particularly interested in hearing from eligible organisations based in the North West of England, and eligible organisations working exclusively with adults and men. 
To find out if you meet the criteria and for details on how to apply, please go to https://leathersellers.co.uk/grant/charity-main-grants/
Deadline to submit expressions of interest: 5pm on Thursday 30th April 2026.
 
Rossendale Rotary: Are holding a charity fund raising event to support families of children with GAND, a rare genetic condition that affects brain development. The event takes place at Rossendale Sports Club, Marl Pits. BB4 7SW, on 15th April, and there is an entrance fee donated to the charity. See Poster attached.
 
Domestic Abuse Support: From 1 April 2026, all support services for medium and high-risk victims of domestic abuse will be delivered by Domestic Abuse Support Services Lancashire (DASSL). Victims who are currently accessing support through Victim Support have already been contacted and will move across to the new provider to continue to receive expert help. A stakeholder briefing with more information is attached.
 
Rossendale Social Prescribing Team: Kellie Holt is now managing the social prescribing team based at Haslingden Community Link. Contact Kellie if your organisation can offer a service that can work with the team and their clients. kellieholt@nhs.net
 
Burnley Pendle and Rossendale CVS: A comprehensive update from BPRCVS is attached that includes information on funding, the Helping Hands Lottery, Cancer Champions and much more!
 
Date of next meeting: 9.00am, Thursday 7th May 2026 on Teams. If you would like to come along to the next meeting to give us a presentation about a local project, please email me and I will add you to the agenda.
DASSL Stakeholder Briefing
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<![CDATA[April 2026 E-Bulletin]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:40:25 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/april-2026-e-bulletin
What's On in April:
  • New Magazine
  • Charm
  • Cygnet Autism Course
  • Loyalty Cards
  • Carers Caravan
  • Fundraising Updates
What's On in April
Coming Up This Month...
Our new magazine is out now! From the 1st April our Spring, Summer 2026 magazine will be sent out to you either by post or by email. The magazine will be filled with dates and times for all of our upcoming carers cafes, activities, courses, fundraising activities, 25 year celebrations information and much more.

From the 1st April you will now be able to book online on our website for upcoming activities and events. There's information on how to do this in the magazine, and on our website.

We hope you enjoy reading the magazine! You can find a copy here Carers Link Lancashire/About us/Publications
Continue Reading Here
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<![CDATA[Think CO Easter 2026 Newsletter]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:16:54 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/think-co-easter-2026-newsletter
​Welcome to the Think CO Easter 2026 Newsletter. 

This quarter's newsletter has a "news" feel to it including how you can download our new Information and Support resources. These include organisations where you can potentially access funding and support for your clients in a cost-of-living crisis. We also highlight suspected CO incidents that emphasise Think CO's key messages linked to the CO risks of any carbon based fuel including in holiday rentals and campervans.

Think CO Zoom workshops and the e-learning course continue to be popular. Details about both are in the newsletter.
Download Here
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<![CDATA[Heads Up from Health Protection - April 2026 Bulletin]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:05:14 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/heads-up-from-health-protection-april-2026-bulletin
Please see the link below for the latest Heads up Health Protection bulletin.  Please could you share this with all your contacts who may find this information useful:
 
Heads Up from Health Protection - April 26 Bulletin
 
Our team is committed to raising awareness and providing valuable information to help you stay healthy and safe. We work to ensure that you have access to the resources and knowledge to help you make informed choices in order to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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<![CDATA[Together We Can Fund]]>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:44:26 GMThttp://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/together-we-can-fund
Do you have an idea to make South West Burnley better?

​Apply for up to £500.
Application Pack
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