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.

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.

Wednesday 25 March 2026

10am - 4pm

Everyday Church, 80 Queens Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8LR

Click for information

Mixed group of people in bright blue t-shirts with the word Volunteer on them joining hands

Measuring Volunteering

Tuesday 10 February 2026, 10am - 12.30pm

Could you improve the way you measure and evaluate the impact of volunteering in your organisation? Clearly demonstrating the contribution people make to your cause can be vital to secure funding, influencing effectively and more. Find more details and book here.

Graphic of people sitting at a meeting at a table with a speech bubble

Effective Governance

Wednesday 11 February 2026, 6pm - 8.30pm (online)

New trustees and those who are looking for a refresher on trustee roles, responsibilities, principles and practice are invited to join our popular online session. Following the training, attendees can access further 1-2-1 support to help their groups with board issues. Book here.

Yellow plastic duck facing a row of yellow ducks on a table with a bright blue background

LAST SPACES: Building Your Organisational Strategy

Thursday 26 February 2026, 2pm - 4pm (online)

This online session is designed to help VCS groups build an effective strategy to achieve working clarity and team unity. It will introduce you to a strategic cycle to help you consider who you are as an organisation, where you're going, how to get there and what to do once you arrive. Book here.

Brightly coloured game pieces on a whilte board

Richmond Trustee Network - Diversity & Inclusion on Boards

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 12pm - 1.30pm (online)

For local trustees, join this online peer group lunch-and-learn session to discuss growing diversity on boards and developing more inclusive cultures through wider perspectives and lived experience. A one-hour panel discussion and Q&A will be followed by time to network. Book here.

Volunteer Coordinators' Forum: Involving Younger Volunteers

Tuesday 10 March 2026, 10am - 12pm

Anyone who recruits and manages volunteers for their local organisation in Richmond borough is invited to join this in-person meeting. There will be focussed discussion on recruiting and involving younger volunteers, as well as time to share updates and network. Book here.

Richmond CVS Health & Wellbeing Network Meeting

Wednesday 11 March 2026, 10am - 12pm

If you're connected with a local voluntary and community group involved in health and wellbeing work, join us for a session of guest speakers, updates, initiatives and a look into future developments. You will also be able to share your health-related news and network. Book here.

Emergency First Aid at Work

Friday 13 March 2026, 9.30am - 4.30pm (Whitton Community Centre)

Local voluntary and community organisations can join this popular, practical and affordable Level 3 course. Based on Health and Safety Executive training standards, it covers their recommendations and is suitable for a range of working environments Book here.

Digital image of a brain on a futuristic digital background of coloured squares

AI and Volunteering: A Beginner's Guide

Thursday 19 March 2026, 10am - 11.30am (online)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to gain attention but what might it all mean for Volunteer Engagement Professionals? Join this short online session with voluntary sector expert Rob Jackson to explore the risk, opportunities and limitations in your work with volunteers. Book here.

$Black and white fractal-type graphic$

Richmond CEO Network Meeting

Thursday 19 March 2026, 3pm - 5pm

Our next session specifically for Chief Executives and leaders of local voluntary sector organisations in Richmond borough will be meeting in-person in Twickenham. The closed space allows the group to steer the agenda and discuss key important topics and issues. Book here.

Three blue forget me not graphic flowers with text 'Dementia Friendly Richmond'

Dementia Friends Information Session

Thursday 26 March 2026, 2.30pm - 4pm (Twickenham)

Staff, trustees and volunteers of voluntary and community organisations supporting local residents can join this free in-person session. Improve your knowledge of dementia and how to be a supportive friend to those who may have dementia or who are caregivers. Book here.

Small green shoot growing out of a small silver tin

Starting Up: How to Become a Charity or Social Entreprise

Friday 27 March 2026, 10am - 1pm (online)

Got a brilliant idea and need help to turn it into a great charitable project? This interactive online workshop is for you. Look at all the basics to consider - plus Richmond and Kingston attendees also have the opportunity of one-to-one support to help develop their ideas. Book here.

Light brown cut outs of thought and speech bubbles with question marks

Ethical Issues in Volunteer Engagement

Tuesday 21 April 2026, 10am - 12.30am (online)

Join voluntary sector expert Rob Jackson online to examine and explore real-world ethical dilemmas relevant to leaders of volunteer engagement. There’ll be discussion, debate and reflection on handling them and what it might mean in your day-to-day work. Book here.

Close up of a pair of arms and hands at a desk with a laptop, phone and notepad

Funding Advice Sessions - check back for future dates

Could your local organisation benefit from advice on new sources of funding, writing specific funding applications, new fundraising techniques, other sources of support, or other funding-related issues? We offer bookable 1-2-1 tailored advice phone or video call sessions.

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.