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...

...take a look at our simple Training Survey Infographic.

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.

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Boundaries in the VSCE Workplace

Thursday 23 January 2025, 9.30am - 1.30pm (online)

Professional and personal boundaries are key to keeping service users, staff and organisations safe, effective, and professional. This online workshop aims to help local VCS staff to consider, plan and implement personal and professional boundaries in the workplace. Book here.

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NEW: From the Top Down for Volunteer Coordinators

Tuesday 4 February 2025, 10am - 12.30pm (online)

A brand new session to explore how to more effectively influence senior decision makers in your organisation to better support your volunteer engagement efforts. Book here.

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Effective Governance

Monday 24 February 2025, 6pm - 8.30pm (online)

An always popular session for new and existing trustees looking to refresh their knowledge. Improve your understanding of the roles and responsibilities, principles and practice. Book here.

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NEW: Creating Meaningful Volunteer Roles

Thursday 27 February 2025, 10am - 12.30pm (online)

Also new to our volunteer management programme, Rob Jackson will help you create roles that meet the needs of your organisation whilst giving volunteers a fantastic experience. Book here.

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DBS Information Session

Tuesday 4 March 2025, 10am - 11.30am (online)

An informal online session with the DBS Regional Outreach Adviser for Greater London, for those who recruit and manage volunteers where services are being delivered to vulnerable adults and/or children and young people. Find out more and book here.

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.