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.

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JOIN THE WAIT LIST: Emergency First Aid at Work

Friday 18 September 2026, 9am - 4pm

This Level 3 course for voluntary and community organisations will help improve confidence in the basics of first aid in the workplace. It's based on Health and Safety Executive training standards, covers their recommendations, and is suitable for a range of working environments. Find out more and book your place here.

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Richmond's Food Partnership Meeting

Monday 28 September 2026, 2pm - 4pm

This group aims to strengthen the network of voluntary and community organisations in the borough that deliver activity relating to food provision and environmental sustainability. Your work can involve food, sustainability, cost‑of‑living support, or other related activities. Book here.

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Volunteer Recruitment and Selection

Thursday 8 October 2026, 10am - 12.30pm online

This session is for trustees, staff members or volunteers who are responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers. Join the bite size online session and look at key issues and processes which can help your successful volunteer recruitment and engagement. Book here.

Richmond CVS Trustee Recruitment Evening - For Potential Trustees

Wednesday 14 October 2026, 5pm - 8pm online

Discover how you can make a difference as a trustee at this annual event. Your free ticket give you access to a unique opportunity to meet 30+ local charities face-to-face, explore current trustee opportunities, and hear first-hand from current trustees. Find out more and book here.

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Volunteer Support and Supervision

Thursday 12 November 2026, 10am - 12.30pm online

Next in our series of online bite size learning for volunteer coordinators is a session focused on how to deliver good support and supervision of volunteers, and how to deal with problem behaviours. Find out more and book here.

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NEW: The Philosophy of Volunteering & Volunteer Coordinators' Forum

Thursday 19 November 2026, 10am - 12.30pm (online)

If you look after volunteers in any way in your organisation, join this free online seminar (1hr) with Rob Jackson to dig into what volunteering is, what it isn't, and why that matters. After a short break, continue other discussions and updates in our Volunteer Coordinators' Forum. Book here.

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Volunteering and the Law

Tuesday 1 December 2026, 10am - 12.30pm (online)

When managing your volunteers, it's vital to know the key legal differences between a volunteer and a paid worker and keep your volunteer programmes within the law. Join our online session to consider practical steps to avoid common pitfalls and stay on the right track. Book here.

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Starting Up: How to Become a Charity or Social Enterprise

Next date to be confirmed

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 local attendees also have the opportunity of one-to-one support to help develop their ideas. Get in touch if you're interested.

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.