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I would like to thank every single one of you for your efforts during this challenging time. I have heard many examples of the fantastic work charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and local neighbourhood groups are doing in mobilising communities, providing frontline services and…

When crisis hits, people step up – and we’re seeing lots of that right now.  So I’d like to thank all those people volunteering their time and everyone managing and coordinating volunteer efforts. People are still keen to sign up to volunteer – which is great!  We have…

We are grateful to everyone who submitted answers to our survey or spoke to us on the phone yesterday 19 March.  We have managed to gather data about your readiness for managing volunteers and supporting local people from so many of you and this has been fed in to planning at local, regional…

Communities 1st is registered charity working all year round for a more connected and resilient districts of Hertsmere and St Albans. During this difficult time, we want to make sure that our residents are looking out for one another to help everyone stay safe and healthy. Lot's of people are…

  In the wake of the £30 billion emergency fund announced in the Budget yesterday and anticipated switch to the delay phase of the Government four-part plan, leaders from different sectors have today joined forces to launch the Community Action Response to encourage everyone to do what they…

Communities 1st are looking for individuals who can live and breathe our values; to work in partnership, deliver quality, adapt, be positive and be inclusive. We are looking for people with great skills in communications, who are proactive in their approach and able to work with colleagues and…

The Mayor’s Pride Awards are held to celebrate extraordinary people and outstanding organisations that make a positive contribution to the local community. Ensure these inspiring individuals and worthy organisations get the recognition they deserve by putting them forward to receive an award.…

The Community Grants Fund aims to provide Voluntary and Community Groups with a flexible funding opportunity to support the delivery of projects and activities that benefit the local community and help to deliver the objectives set out in the St Albans City & District Inclusion Strategy.…

Older People’s Day at the Alban Arena, Wednesday 16th October between 10.00am – 1.00pm – FREE ENTRY

St Albans & District Community Grant Fund November round - opening 4th November. Watch this space for more information

We’d like to invite you and your colleagues to our FREE annual conference which is taking place on 18 July from 2pm to 6pm at The Trestle Theatre on Russett Drive in St Albans. On the day there are talks from several external speakers, on topics including How to generate more income Why the…

The St Albans District Council Community Grants fund 2019/20 is now open. Constituted voluntary and community groups are invited to apply for grants from a £55,000 fund run by St Albans City and District Council. Every year St Albans City and District Council offer this financial aid to groups who…

Coming soon! The St Albans District Council Community Grants fund 2019/20 will be opening week commencing 13th May 2019 Constituted voluntary and community groups are invited to apply for grants from a £55,000 fund run by St Albans City and District Council. Every year St Albans City…

Communities 1st (formerly known as Community Central or the CVS for St. Albans and District) are happy to announce the publication of a brand new “Guide to Services for Older People”. Produced with support from St. Albans City and District Council the guide includes useful information about…

The Community Hertsmere Volunteer Coordinator Network  provides a supportive environment for volunteer managers across Hertsmere to share resources, knowledge and best practice in order to maximise the potential of volunteers and provide an excellent service to their placement organisations.…

The Community Hertsmere 3rd Sector Network aims to bring together volunteers and officers working in voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises from across Hertsmere to act as a hub, providing a mechanism both for sharing information, collecting views and to further enable…

Hertfordshire Students’ Union and Community Hertsmere working together to promote volunteering opportunities Hertfordshire University Students’ Union (HSU) and Community Hertsmere have signed an historic agreement to work together to promote volunteering opportunities across Hertfordshire to HSU…

About the opportunity We are a small friendly team of staff and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds.  As a Volunteer Speaker you will represent the Communities 1st at events and meetings. You will be confident in speaking about the cause and the work of the charity and you…

Communities 1st is looking for a Volunteer Note Taker to attend about 10 meetings a year to take notes throughout the meeting.   This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; develop their office based and management…

The role of Volunteer Interviewer would suit someone who is confident and outgoing with excellent communication skills. You will interview members of the public on a one to one basis and discuss various volunteering opportunities with them that are available. You will also need to be able to…