We want to celebrate our sector – and we need your help!
All entries are entered into a prize draw to win £500 for your group/organisation!

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Small Grants Programme.

When it's gone, it's gone! Apply today to avoid missing out.

New dates for our Monitoring & Evaluation Workshops over the summer period. All details including how to book are on the poster above -  click image to enlarge.

We are reviewing our approaches to grant funding, and we want to hear from you, our funded groups! We would love to hear your thoughts about our current processes and your suggestions about how we can make this process easier for you.
 
Please can you take a few minutes to complete this short survey (link below) to help us to understand what does and doesn't work and we can better support you to access funding for your group/organisation.

Grant Funding Processes Survey

Please note, we have been unable to access the responses previously submitted on the evening of 12th May.  If this was you, and you opted in to be a part of the working group, please email [email protected]. Thank you.​

We are updating the way we administer our grant funding.  On behalf of the funders, BPRCVS administer several funding opportunities for groups across Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale.  We aim to have a pool of panel members to help us in the decision making of the small grant programmes, and we invite you to join us.​

We’ve had a fantastic response to our campaign promoting the available office space at The CVS Centre. Of the 4 office spaces available we now have occupants in 2 of the spaces leaving just 2 more offices available to new tenants.

To celebrate our 90th anniversary we're also running a special offer promotion that can't be beaten! So, don't delay, act today... click 'read more' to discover the office space we have available.

In a decade of economic strife and social upheaval, one organisation became the steady heartbeat of local compassion and grassroots action in East Lancashire.
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Introduction: Community at the Crossroads 
The 1970s were a time of upheaval for Britain. Across the nation, economic downturns, strikes, inflation, and energy crises combined to create a climate of deep uncertainty. For Burnley, Pendle, and Rossendale once thriving centres of industry the decade marked a painful transition away from the prosperity of the post-war era. 
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Against this backdrop of national decline and local hardship, the Burnley, Pendle, and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service (BPRCVS) emerged not only as a provider of relief but as a catalyst for community cohesion, empowerment, and innovation. 

This article traces the milestones, challenges, and remarkable adaptations that defined BPRCVS in the 1970s. 
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Check out what's on at the centre this week...

​Social Prescribing Day 2025 has come and gone, and this year’s celebration was a resounding success, shining a spotlight on the incredible work being done to connect people with vital non-medical support. It is an annual event that recognises the contributions of the people, organisations, and communities who make social prescribing possible. The aim is not only to raise awareness but also to highlight the many benefits social prescribing brings to people’s health and wellbeing.

We're reviewing our room hire services and your feedback would be gratefully received.
Please take a couple of minutes to answer a few short questions - nearly all are multiple choice, so it really won't take you very long. Answers are anonymous.
Click the link to open the survey - ​https://forms.office.com/e/D690jKm77P

It has been five years since the world was gripped by the Covid-19 pandemic. For some, this time may feel like a distant memory; for others, the effects of those challenging years still feel fresh. Regardless of how we view this period in history, one thing is certain: society has changed profoundly, and we have all been shaped by this shared experience in ways we continue to understand.

​As we mark 90 years of serving the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale communities, it's a great time to look back at the incredible journey of Burnley, Pendle, and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service (BPRCVS).

We are delivering an over 50s event at Down Town alongside BFCITC as part of the Burnley Skills and Employment Group Over 50s Employment task group.

​At BPRCVS, we’re committed to transforming lives across East Lancashire through the power of social prescribing. December 2024 has been another remarkable month, showcasing the incredible dedication of our Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLWs) and Community Connectors in supporting individuals and communities.

​Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Whether you're looking to gain work experience, improve your skills, or build confidence, we're here to support you every step of the way!

The Eric Wright Charitable Trust Fund opened in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale in March 2018. Due to the success of delivery, the Trustees agreed that BPRCVS should continue to administer the funding and we have just closed the sixth year of successfully funded community projects.
We have seen an increase in the number of groups accessing support and services through BPRCVS.

The environment, rising cost of living, and social isolation still proving challenging. Our local small groups continue to step up, stand solid and support our local communities. Accessing funding opportunities such as the Eric Wright Charitable Trust has enabled them to provide essential activities and community support.

​20 Projects were awarded grants. A variety of activities were applied for, including gardening groups, mental health, wellbeing support and social inclusion.