Cumbria CVS has appointed a development officer to support voluntary and local interest groups from Millom to Drigg and Eskdale.
Beresford (Berry) Moyle Rosser, based in Millom, will be assisting in grant applications, volunteer recruitment and retention, as well helping to identify potential Trustees and supporting them in their new roles.
Local organisations needing advice on governance or guidance in developing future plans or creating special events will also be able to seek assistance from him
With a background in hospitality management at an international level – Berry also has experience in the social sector managing projects in Sussex and Surrey and working with asylum seekers, young people and adults with mental health issues.
To help groups access potential sources of funding, Berry has access to the Grantfinder platform, and will also be able to draw on his knowledge of other local funders.
Funding for different needs will be covered, from installing audio equipment in a village hall, upgrading a kitchen or food preparation area to help improve delivery for meals on wheels, or funding for core organisational costs.
Berry said: “I am looking forward to meeting the many voluntary organisations in South Copeland and discovering how I can support them to deliver their service to the community.
“This is not only a stunningly beautiful part of the country, but also has amazing people who are self-reliant and passionate about their community, and I want to support them to make a difference.”
Cumbria CVS is an infrastructure organisation that works across the whole of the county. The charity has a membership of over 300 Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise organisations and works with over 1,000 other third sector organisations
