Training and events

Welcome to the training page where you will find information and current training opportunities relevant to the voluntary community and social enterprise sector in the city of Manchester.

28 January 2025, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £150
Provider: Immigration Advice Services
Embark on your journey to mastering immigration and asylum law with our foundational one-day course. This training is tailored to provide a comprehensive understanding of various knowledge areas…
28 January 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: ACAS
The menopause is a natural occurrence, yet up until recently, it has received little attention despite the impact it is known to have on women at work.   The average age of women who reach…
28 January 2025, 10:00am - 11:15am
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Shoosmiths
Billed as the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation, the Employment Rights Bill seeks to implement significant changes to the employment law landscape. HR teams will have their work cut…
28 January 2025, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Locality
Most successful community hubs generate income from diverse streams, with space rental often providing both community value and unrestricted funding. This webinar will help community organisations…
28 January 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Merseyway Innovation Centre, 21-23 Merseyway, Stockport, SK1 1PN
Cost: £6.13
Provider: Sector3
Sector3 are hosting a one-hour Meet the Funder event with Gin from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. At this Meet the Funder event, you’ll be able to find out more on: Eligibility criteria…
28 January 2025, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Venue: The University of Manchester (room confirmed on registration)
Cost: Free
Provider: The University of Manchester
Join The University of Manchester to explore how social prescribing can equitably support health and wellbeing. Social prescribing for mental health needs and long-term health conditions have been…
29 January 2025, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: Levenshulme Inspire, The Inspire Centre, Manchester, M19 3AR
Cost: Free
Provider: Media Trust / Marketing Trust
Thanks to support from The Marketing Trust, we’re (Media Trust) offering you a unique opportunity to enhance your marketing knowledge, completely free of charge. Sign up today for our full-day, in-…
29 January 2025, 11:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Third Sector
2024 has been a year of trials and triumphs for charity CFOs, who have been trying to maintain control of their organisation’s financial health despite rising costs, inflation and challenging…
29 January 2025, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Cost: Free
Provider: ACAS
This webinar, part of a suite of frequently asked questions webinars, will focus on the top 10 questions people ask when calling our helpline regarding diversity and discrimination. This includes:…
30 January 2025, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Project 17
This training is suitable for professionals regularly making Section 17 referrals or challenging refusals and community care solicitors. The session will explore: Introduction to Project 17 and…
30 January 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: The Saltways
Join us (The Saltways) for an inspiring session on creating authentic legacy films that resonate with your supporters. Legacy giving is one of the most significant ways supporters can help your…
30 January 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: ANTZ UK
Join ANTZ UK’s one-hour session delivered in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund for a bitesize introduction to the Social Value Act. This event will include: What is the Social…
30 January 2025, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Macc
This 1.5 hour webinar style training is for groups looking to find out more about diversifying their income streams. The training aims to cover:  Increasing groups awareness and understanding…
30 January 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Charity Digital
Social media is a vital tool to help charities reach new audiences, communicate with supporters and beneficiaries, and raise awareness of their cause. Yet, in a busy online world, it’s easy for…
30 January 2025, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Methodist Central Hall Manchester, Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JQ
Cost: Free
Provider: Greater Manchester Citizens
Greater Manchester Citizens are really excited to invite you to their Delegates Assembly in 2025! On Thursday, 30th January, organisations from across Greater Manchester will be coming together to…
31 January 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Macc
This is a session specifically for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations based in the city of Manchester who are looking to find funding for their projects /…
04 February 2025, 9:30am - 11:30am
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: NHS GM
During Race Equality Week NHS GM are delivering an event for all colleagues and partners to attend.  This Changemakers online event aims to engage colleagues in an open discussion about the…
04 February 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Online
Cost: £6 - £8 per person
Provider: Community Matters
This short session is designed for Trustees of charities to help understand their role, responsibilities and duties.
04 February 2025, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £125
Provider: ACAS
This 3-hour digital event looks at the essential aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion that all organisations need to be aware of, including the legal position and best practice for promoting…
04 February 2025, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Caritas Salford
Universal Design is a process that seeks to benefit a wide range of people with varying characteristics, learning styles, preferences, abilities and accessibility needs. It is much easier to plan for…