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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Summer Funding Advice Clinics - July & August

Need a boost with your funding plans? You can get tailored, one-to-one support from experienced advisers to help you move forward with confidence. Simply share a few details via our short enquiry form and we’ll match you with the right adviser at a time to suit. Spaces are limited. Submit your enquiry on our online form here.

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Richmond Food Partnership Meeting

Thursday 2 July 2026, 2pm - 4pm

Following new funding from Richmond Council to support the next phase of this network, organisations involved in related work are invited to join this in-person meeting. We will outline the programme, discuss priorities, and begin shaping the group's work together. Book here.

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Richmond Trustee Network Meeting - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Monday 6 July 2026, 6pm - 7.30pm (online)

This introductory session will give trustees a clear, accessible overview of what AI is, how it can be used, and the key considerations for good governance. It will include a presentation from the founder of Charity Excellence, as well as time for Q&A and discussion. Book here.

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Volunteer Coordinators' Forum

Tuesday 7 July 2026, 10am - 12pm

Local Volunteer Coordinators and those with responsibility for recruiting and managing volunteers are invited to this in-person meeting. Share and network and have a focused discussion on situations where a volunteer's ability or capacity changes. Book here.

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Richmond CVS Health & Wellbeing Network Meeting

Monday 13 July 2026, 2pm - 3.30pm

If your VCS organisation is involved in health and wellbeing work, join this online meeting to network with local colleagues, learn about relevant updates and initiatives, inform developments, and have your say. Book your free place here.

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Richmond CEO Network Meeting

Monday 20 July 2026, 2pm - 4pm

Chief Executives and leaders of local voluntary sector organisations in Richmond borough are invited to these free meetings. The sessions offer peer support, information sharing and updates within a closed group, with an agenda formed of key issues and topics for members. Book here.

Emergency First Aid at Work

Friday 18 September 2026, 9am - 4pm

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.

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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.

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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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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.