Training and events
We provide high quality affordable training delivered by specialists and experts on a wide range of subjects. Our programme is led by our network and designed to empower trustees, staff and volunteers in our local voluntary and community sector.
See how you informed our training programme when you completed our 2022 Training Needs Survey...
You can follow our Eventbrite page to hear about our latest events as they become available.
Please check individual listings to see if they are online or in-person.
Tuesday 5 November 2024, 9.30am - 4.30pm
An affordable in-person practical Level 3 course for local voluntary and community groups, based on the Health and Safety Executive training standard. Suitable for a variety of working environments and covering a range of emergency life-saving techniques. Book your place here.
Richmond CVS’ 59th Annual General Meeting & Networking Event
Thursday 7 November 2024, 9.30am - 11.30am
Join our in-person Annual General Meeting at Duke Street Church. As well as the formal business matters, there will be a plenary session led by our Director, highlighting some fantastic local groups, and the chance to informally network over light refreshments. Book here.
Question Time: Ask Rob! plus Volunteer Coordinators' Forum
Thursday 14 November 2024, 10am - 12pm (online)
A session for those who recruit and manage volunteers in Richmond. Ask an expert anything relating to your role, before networking and sharing with your peer support Forum. Book here.
Richmond CVS Health & Wellbeing Network Meeting
Wednesday 20 November 2024, 10am - 12pm
Connected to a local voluntary or community group working in this field? Join us at Duke Street Church, alongside guest speakers and representatives from Richmond Council and local Community Health Services, for updates and initiatives, and the chance to inform developments, have your say, share knowledge and experience, and network with colleagues. Register here.
Thursday 21 November 2024, 6pm - 8.30pm (online)
A session for both new and more experienced trustees seeking a refresher. It will focus on trustee responsibilities, how to work together and ways to ensure good governance. Book here.
Thursday 28 November 2024, 10am - 12.30pm (online)
As someone responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers, or who is thinking of using volunteers to support your work, do you know the key legal differences between a volunteer and a paid worker? This session will help ensure your programme stays within the law. Book here.
Richmond Trustee Network: Measuring Success
Tuesday 10 December 2024, 12pm - 1.30pm (online)
A free online session for local trustees to look at what a balance of governance, strategic oversight, and practical decision-making looks like for an effective trustee. With peer to peer discussions, you'll consider the key qualities required to help guide and benefit your charity. Book here.
Date TBC - The National Lottery Community Fund: 1-2-1 Advice Sessions
Interested in securing Lottery funding for a new or existing community project? Reserve a 30-minute personalised one-to-one advice session with your local TNL Grant Officer to learn about their available funding streams and get tips on applying and gaining their support.
Training Costs
The majority of our courses are fully subsidised for voluntary and community sector organisations delivering services to local communities in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Please read our Training Booking Terms and Conditions (Sep 2018) before registering for any of our sessions.
Bespoke Training
Bespoke training is often more cost effective if you need to train three or more people. We can deliver our standard courses at a location and time to suit your organisation or we can design a session to your specific needs. Contact us to discuss your needs.
Training Advice and Contact
Not sure if a course meets your needs? Can't find what you're looking for? Another question?
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