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Help offenders take their next step forward
Could you use your skills to help offenders prepare to return to society? Join our Going Forward project and make a difference.
North West England
Changing Horizons is here!
After the success of Changing Horizons in 2018, we’re back with our first event of this year at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens (this Thursday, 7th February) and another at Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall (14th March).
Mental Health: it doesn’t have to be a difficult conversation
In October The Charity for Civil Servants launched a chatbot, ‘DogBot’ and their Wellbeing Hub. These tools brought together their most popular wellbeing self-help resources, enabling users to identify, choose and receive information direct to their inbox. Additional and refreshed …
Discover emotional intelligence
What is emotional intelligence? How can you use it to understand how you relate to other people? Find out at our discovery session in Bootle.
The Network - Issue 22
We are pleased to share the latest edition of The Network, in this issue you will find; A focus on the Legal Aid Agency, with a senior leader contribution from Rowena Foxwell Information following the recent Civil Service Awards A …
Every day can be a school day
What opportunities are out there to help schoolchildren develop their skills, understand more about the world of work and improve their chances of getting a good job? Civil servants from here in the North West found out more at CS Local’s special Discovery session in Preston...
Changing Horizons Blackpool and Oldham 2019 – We need you
The Civil Service Local North West team are making preparations for the return of Changing Horizons events in Blackpool and Oldham. We need volunteers to help support the events at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on 7th February 2019 and Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall on 14th March 2019.
A Spotlight on Tell Us Once
The Tell Us Once service was designed to make things simpler for bereaved families. Find out more about the service here.
Help people connect
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a different department to yours? Would you like to help colleagues collaborate across government, and develop yourself? Then join our People Connections team!
Discovery Session - Volunteering Opportunities In your local schools
Would you like to inspire young people and use your skills to support schools in your local community? This interactive session will enable you to find out about how you can get involved in education, as a governor, an Enterprise Adviser or through one of CS Local’s ‘Supporting Vulnerable Young People’ projects.
Discovery Session - Career Pathways
Find out more about our next Discovery session on the 5th November.
Who will you nominate
Do you know someone who deserves a little recognition? Nominations for The Charity for Civil Servants Community Awards are open until 29th October. Find out a little more.
Fancy a night in the City whilst making a difference?
One night without your home comforts? Go on, you know you want to.
Inspiring the next generation – we need you
Are you passionate about public service? Do you want to raise the aspirations of young people in your community and share skills for life and work? Can you inspire the next generation of young people to consider their career opportunities? Why not get involved in our Further Education volunteering opportunities!
Mental Health: It doesn’t always have to be a difficult conversation
On 17 October The Charity for Civil Servants is launching a Wellbeing Hub and Chatbot, affectionately known as ‘Dogbot’.
The Network - Issue 21 out now
It's time for issue 21 of The Network magazine
Autumn Discovery sessions - booking now
Find out more about our autumn discovery sessions programme for the North West....
Mental Health First Aid Training - Manchester (sold out)
CS Local in the North West are pleased to announce a course designed to train Mental Health First Aiders taking place in Manchester on the 27 & 28 November.
Breaking Down Barriers for BAME
Here's a great story to get you thinking ahead of National Inclusion Week, starting 25 September. It also shows the power of what our Academy families can achieve. Enjoy reading about the Breaking Down the Barriers for BAME event.
Get ready to ‘Get Yellow’
Are you ready to ‘Get Yellow’? ‘Get Yellow’ is The Charity for Civil Servants’ annual community fundraising week, running from 29 October to 2 November.