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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.

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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.

LGBT+ 101

Thursday 22 February 2024, 10am - 12.30pm (online)

Confidence with LGBT+ terminology can help to build all your interactions and relationships, and is vital to improving understanding and acceptance of LGBT+ people   This is a chance to ask questions and talk about LGBT+ topics, outside of a critical situation.  Find out more and book here.

Health & Wellbeing Network Meeting

Monday 26 February, 2.30pm - 4pm (online)

Are you connected with a local voluntary and community group involved in health and wellbeing work? Join us to hear about relevant updates, initiatives and give your views, as well as to share information and network with local colleagues.  Book now.

Ethical Issues in Volunteer Engagement

Tuesday 27 February 2024, 10am - 12.30pm (online)

This online session with Rob Jackson Consulting will look at the underlying philosophy and ethos of how we conduct ourselves as Volunteer Engagement Professionals.  It is designed to help your ethical decision making and build your confidence in challenging situations.  Book here.

Meet the Funder: Unrestricted Funds for Your Organisation

Thursday 29 February 2024, 10am - 11am (online)

easyfundraising is trusted by 100,000+ community groups, charities and voluntary organisations and has raised over £50m to date. Meet their Community Fundraising Manager, get started and make the most of this free and simple way to raise income for your group.  Book here.

Richmond's Food Partnership Network

Tuesday 5 March 2024, 12pm - 1pm (online)

Get Your Voice Heard in UK Parliament

Wednesday 6 March 2024, 12pm - 1.30pm (online)

Volunteer Coordinators' Forum

Tuesday 12 March 2024, 10am - 12pm

As a Volunteer Coordinator or someone with responsibility for recruiting and managing volunteers in Richmond, what issues are you facing at the moment?  Join your local peer group in-person to discuss, share, gain ideas and updates, and informally network.  Book now.

Events and Fundraiser Management

Wednesday 13 March 2024, 10am - 12pm (online)

Do you fundraise, hold fundraising events, or manage volunteer fundraisers? Boost the efficiency and management of your organisation's event-based fundraising.  Book now.

CEO Network Meeting

Wednesday 20 March 2024, 10.15am - 12pm

Save the date and register for your place to join this in-person meeting now if you're a local voluntary sector CEO or charity leader.  Book now.

How to Read a Lease

Thursday 21 March 2024, 12pm - 1pm (online)

Volunteer Recruitment and Selection

Tuesday 23 April 2024, 10am - 12.30pm (online)

An online session for Volunteer Coordinators in Richmond, led by Rob Jackson, looking at the key issues and processes involved in recruiting the right volunteers. Learn five steps for effective recruitment and improve your volunteer recruitment practice. Book now.

Volunteer Support and Supervision

Thursday 16 May 2024, 10am - 12.30pm (online)

An online session for trustees, staff members or volunteers with responsibility for recruiting and managing volunteers, or who are thinking of using volunteers to support their work. Ensure you create a positive experience and gain confidence in tackling problem behaviour.  Book here.

Setting Up Setting Out

Thursday 6 June 2024, 10am - 1pm (online)

Our online workshop to help successfully turn your brilliant ideas into great charitable projects is back. It's for those based in the boroughs of Croydon, Kingston or Richmond. Suitable for individuals, new groups, or established community groups seeking a refresher.  Book here.

Getting Started: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in your Volunteer Programme

Thursday 13 June 2024, 10am - 1pm

An in-person practical workshop for Volunteer Coordinators, led by a specialist in LGBT+ education and inclusion.  The session will include facilitated discussion, case studies and exercises.  Consider DEI goals, be creatively inspired and set your intentions. Book here.

Setting Up Setting Out

Thursday 24 September 2024, 10am - 1pm (online)

Another chance to join our popular session to help turn brilliant ideas into great charitable projects. The online workshop is for individuals, new groups, or established community groups seeking a refresher based in the boroughs of Croydon, Kingston or Richmond.  Work through project ideas, consider what type of organisation you want to be and how you might operate.  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.

Training Advice and Contact

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