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.
13 January 2026, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: From £67
Provider: NCVO
All voluntary organisations have a duty to keep the people they work with safe from harm. This course introduces the basics of safeguarding within a charity context in England and highlights…
13 January 2026, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: GM Integrated Care Partnership – PCCA team
Join GM Integrated Care Partnership – PCCA team for their January Spotlight learning session, which will explore how housing and homelessness connect to Greater Manchester’s ambition for great…
14 January 2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Altrincham Flourish Hub, Altrincham Interchange, Platform 4, WA15 8EJ
Cost: £75
Provider: Flourish Together CIC
Join Flourish for a comprehensive First Aid at Work Training Day, designed specifically for community groups, charities, and social enterprises.
Aimed at community groups, charities, social…
14 January 2026, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Voluntary Sector North West
Join Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW) for the first ever Great North VCFSE Exchange which will explore how voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector organisations are making…
14 January 2026, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £77
Provider: NRPF Network
An introductory course to develop your knowledge to identify correct signposting options and referral routes for a person who is at risk of homelessness when they are unable to access benefits and…
14 January 2026, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue: Arup, Central Manchester
Cost: Free
Provider: Future of Greater Manchester Network
Join Future Leaders for this inspiring panel and networking event hosted by alumna, mentor and board member Aly Heald, Partnerships Director at L&Q. This will be a frank and valuable…
14 January 2026, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £75
Provider: Ann Craft Trust
Specialist safeguarding training focused on the roles and responsibilities of charity trustees in the governance and oversight of safeguarding.
Trustees play a vital role in the setting and…
15 January 2026, 12:00am - 08 July 2026, 12:00am
Venue: Manchester Deaf Centre, Crawford House, Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9GH
Cost: £95
Provider: Manchester Deaf Centre
This is the perfect option if you would like a taster of BSL before committing to a full BSL Level 1 course.
There are plenty of BSL courses out there, but how many of them are taught in real time by…
15 January 2026, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £99 + VAT
Provider: Charity Digital
Join this 3 hour session to find out how to optimise your spreadsheets so they can do what they’re meant to be doing - saving you time, facilitating effective service delivery and enabling you and…
15 January 2026, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: From £36
Provider: Media Trust
The stories you tell vitally shape how people see your charity and the people you support. Ethical storytelling helps ensure those stories are told with care, respect and consent, while also building…
15 January 2026, 11:00am - 22 January 2026, 2:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £109.80
Provider: Cause4
Chairing a charity board is a balancing act of strategy, diplomacy, and accountability, and as a high-level voluntary position can be both a privilege and a challenge.
Strong leadership and…
16 January 2026, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: JLL, Central Manchester
Cost: Free
Provider: Future of Greater Manchester Network
This inspiring showcase follows a November event where all candidates made short Pecha Kucha-style pitches to mentors and peers. The five individual proposals to be shared in January were voted most…
19 January 2026, 11:30am - 3:00pm
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
Cost: Free
Provider: Manchester Community Central
Community Explorers: Exploring Pathways out of Poverty - 19th January 11:30-3pm, St Thomas Centre
Join us for the first Community Explorers in-person quarterly event of 2026, focused on exploring and…
20 January 2026, 9:30am - 11:30am
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Triceratops Training
In this session you will follow a seven step plan to cover the basics of what you will need for the marketing of your organisation. Designed for those with low capacity for engaging with marketing,…
20 January 2026, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £99 + VAT
Provider: Charity Digital
The landscape of social media is growing increasingly complex. Legacy platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X seem to constantly change their offerings and shift functionality. New platforms…
20 January 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: From £36
Provider: Media Trust
The stories you tell vitally shape how people see your charity and the people you support. Ethical storytelling helps ensure those stories are told with care, respect and consent, while also building…
20 January 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Utility Aid
Understanding energy bills can be confusing, especially as tariffs, standing charges, and consumption patterns continue to change. Community Matters, in partnership with Utility Aid, presents this…
20 January 2026, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Venue: BNY, One Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, M1 1RG
Cost: £20 + VAT per person*
Provider: Pro-Manchester
Join Pro-Manchester for an insightful event designed for corporate leaders, CSR/ESG professionals, and nonprofit organisations seeking to build meaningful, impactful partnerships. This event explores…
21 January 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
Venue: Manchester Deaf Centre, Crawford House, Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9GH
Cost: Free
Provider: Manchester Deaf Centre
This course is ideal for learners preparing to progress onto Level 1 or those wanting a refresher. Learners should already be familiar with fingerspelling and have some basic BSL vocabulary.…
21 January 2026, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Village 135, 3 Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 4ZP
Cost: Free
Provider: The Digital Inclusion Team at Manchester City Council
Organised and delivered in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University and Healthy Me Healthy Communities, The Digital Inclusion Team at Manchester City Council are excited to announce they…