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Founded in 1875, our vision is a thriving voluntary, community and social enterprise sector that improves the quality of people's lives in Nottingham.

01/06/2026

June is Month 🏳️‍🌈

At NCVS, we’re proud to stand with LGBTQ+ communities in Nottingham and recognise the valuable contribution LGBTQ+ people make across the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.

We are committed to supporting inclusive, welcoming communities where everyone can take part, feel valued, and belong.

Happy Pride Month 💜

01/06/2026

Volunteers’ Week is here 🎉

This week is all about recognising and celebrating the incredible contribution volunteers make across Nottingham’s communities — from supporting local services and organisations, to strengthening neighbourhoods and changing lives every day.

At NCVS, we support volunteering across the city and county through our accredited Volunteer Centre - connecting people to volunteering opportunities, helping organisations involve volunteers well, and strengthening good practice across the sector.

We also support volunteer leaders and organisations through training, guidance, and networks like our Leaders of Volunteers Network, as well as opportunities like our Bimble & Brew netwalking sessions that help build connections across the VCSE sector.

Throughout this week, we’ll be sharing:
💚 Volunteer stories and impact
🤝 How volunteering is supported locally
📚 Guidance and good practice for organisations
🙌 Opportunities for people looking to get involved

Keep an eye on our channels as we celebrate the people who make a difference every day 💚

Volunteers' Week

29/05/2026

Volunteers’ Week starts on Monday 👀🎉

Over the next week, we’ll be celebrating volunteers and sharing support, guidance, opportunities, and resources for both volunteers and the organisations that support them.

Keep an eye on our channels for:
💚 What Volunteers’ Week is all about
🙌 How NCVS can help organisations find volunteers
🌟 Volunteering opportunities and support for individuals
📚 Training, guidance, and good practice tips
🤝 Support for volunteer leaders and organisations
🎉 Volunteer stories and celebrations from across the sector

Thinking about volunteering yourself or not sure where to start?

As part of Volunteers’ Week, Asma will be hosting an Introduction to Volunteering session on Thursday 4 June for people who are new to volunteering or looking to take their first step:
https://buff.ly/16e0KSN

We can’t wait to celebrate the amazing contribution volunteers make across Nottingham’s communities 💚

25/05/2026

Did you know Volunteers’ Week starts next week? 🎉

It’s a chance to celebrate the volunteers who keep our communities going - from befriending and fundraising to community gardening, governance, admin support and so much more.

We know the difference volunteers make every day - but do your volunteers know how valued they are?

Whether it’s a simple thank you, a volunteer spotlight, tea and cake, or a social media shoutout, Volunteers’ Week is a great opportunity to recognise the people who give their time to support others.

Need a hand getting started? The Volunteers’ Week website has free resources, templates and ideas to help you celebrate:
https://buff.ly/VGC9nFF

Volunteers' Week

22/05/2026

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The Nottingham City Best Start Event is bringing together colleagues from across Nottingham’s early years and family support system for a morning of updates, networking, and cross-sector connection.

The session will explore key areas shaping support for children aged 0 to 5, including:
🧸 Family Hubs
🧠 Infant mental health
👶 Maternity support
🌈 Early years SEND

It’s a great opportunity to:
✔ Stay up to date with current priorities
✔ Connect with professionals across the 0–5 pathway
✔ Strengthen joined-up working across services

📅 Thursday 11 June 2026
⏰ 9am to 12.30pm
📍 Nottingham Council House, Old Market Square

Find out more and book your place: https://buff.ly/c1FyMok

21/05/2026

Does your fundraising sometimes feel reactive rather than strategic?

If you’re constantly chasing funding opportunities or relying on one-off applications, you’re not alone - and this session is designed to help.

Join our online workshop, Developing a Fundraising Strategy That Delivers, and learn how to build a clearer, more sustainable approach to funding for your organisation.

We’ll cover:
✨ Building a realistic fundraising strategy
✨ Funding trends and opportunities
✨ Different income streams to explore
✨ Practical ideas you can apply straight away

📅 Thursday 11 June 2026
⏰ 10am to 12 noon
💻 Online via Zoom

Perfect for trustees, managers, and anyone involved in fundraising across VCSE organisations in the EMCCA area.

🔗 Book your place: https://buff.ly/K35hHFp

20/05/2026

Have you, or someone you supported, experienced a delay leaving hospital and returning home?

NCVS is working with Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to hear from people who were discharged from hospital in the last 12 months and experienced delays, as well as carers, family members, and friends who supported them.

We want to better understand:
💬 What delayed discharge feels like
💬 How it affects patients and carers
💬 What support people need when returning home

Your experiences will help improve support and shape how health services and community organisations work together in the future.

📝 Take part in the survey: https://buff.ly/x63cDJR (or share with someone you know)

If you would like the survey in another format, please contact Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire:
📞 0115 956 5313
📧 [email protected]

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18/05/2026

Networking doesn’t always have to happen around a table.

Join us for our next NCVS Bimble and Brew — a relaxed netwalk designed to help people working across Nottingham’s VCSE sector connect, chat, and build relationships while enjoying some fresh air together 🌿☕

Last year’s walkers told us it was:
✨ “Easier to circulate than sitting at tables”
✨ “A really relaxed atmosphere”
✨ “A lovely opportunity to meet new people”

We’ll be heading through the Arboretum before returning to Dryden Enterprise Centre for a brew and more conversation.

📍 Dryden Enterprise Centre
📅 Friday 5 June 2026
⏰ 11am to 1pm

Whether you’re new to the sector or already well connected, we’d love to see you there.

🔗 Book your place via the traiing and development link in bio

15/05/2026

This week has been all about mental health - and that includes the people supporting others every day.

Across Nottingham, many professionals and volunteers are working with people facing multiple challenges at once, including:
🏠 Homelessness
🧠 Mental health
💬 Trauma
⚖️ Complex life circumstances

It’s important work — but it isn’t easy.

That’s why NCVS supports those individuals through the Practice Development Unit (PDU).

It’s a space to:
💬 Share experiences
🤝 Learn from others
🧠 Build confidence
🔗 Feel less alone in complex work

Because no one should be doing this work without support.

👉 Find out more: https://buff.ly/PmB6cCJ

14/05/2026

Something new is popping up on Victoria Embankment… 🚲🌿

From 19 May, a Travel Well pop-up mobility hub will be in place outside 1881 Café — bringing a mix of cycling, community space, and wellbeing right to the riverside.

You’ll find:
🚲 E-bike hire
🔧 A bike repair stand
🌿 Seating and planting

Plus a series of free events from RideWise and Runspire, including:
✔ Dr Bike sessions
✔ Wellness walks
✔ Cycling training

📍 Victoria Embankment
📅 Tues 19 May to end of June

👉 Take a look at what’s on: https://buff.ly/XO5JOEp

Address

Dryden Enterprise Centre, Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
NG14FQ

Telephone

+441159348400

Website

https://www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk/

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