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.
19 September 2024, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: In-person
Cost: £133 - £200
Provider: Resolve Poverty
Understand what data tells us about poverty in the UK, how to find this data and how to use it to build effective responses to poverty.
What you’ll learn:
The importance of data in designing…
19 September 2024, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £0-£40
Provider: Association of Chairs
We’ve all had the experience of leaving a poorly run meeting with the feeling that it’s not been a valuable use of people’s time and energy. Well planned and chaired meetings on the other hand can…
19 September 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Charity Digital
Digital journeys allow charities to engage more effectively with donors, volunteers, staff, service users, or anyone who finds you in the digital space. Smooth and simple digital journeys often prove…
20 September 2024, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: In-person
Cost: £133 - £200
Provider: Resolve Poverty
Learn better practice in engaging with people with lived experience of poverty.
What you’ll learn:
Insights into our work engaging with people with lived experience of poverty in order to develop…
20 September 2024, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Delivered via Zoom
Cost: Free
Provider: Volunteer Centre Manchester
This session focusses on the legal obligations of managing volunteers.
The aim of the session is to give coordinators of volunteers a better understanding of their legal obligations in managing their…
23 September 2024, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: City Labs, Nelson Street, Manchester, M13 9NQ
Cost: Free
Provider: Manchester Homelessness Partnership
No Wrong Door is a way of working that aims to improve the experience of people with multiple needs accessing services. It is built around a set of principles that services adopt and are focused on…
24 September 2024, 9:00am - 10:00am
Venue: Online
Cost: £6-8
Provider: Community Matters
This short session is designed for Trustees of charities to help understand their role, responsibilities and duties.
24 September 2024, 9:00am - 11:30am
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Macc & Royal Literacy Fund
Open to members of VCSE organisations based within the city of Manchester, this 2½ hour workshop will support participants to:
Develop an understanding of reflective writing and its benefits…
24 September 2024, 9:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Media Trust
Join our (Media Trust) free TikTok for Charities webinar to learn key strategies and tips for building a community and boosting your cause on TikTok!
TikTok is unlike any other social media…
24 September 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Cranfield Trust
Grantmakers provide vital funding for many charities. However, over-reliance on grants can lead to financial instability, exposing organisations to risks such as budget shortfalls, programme…
25 September 2024, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: From £38
Provider: NCVO
This course provides an introduction to the key differences between mentoring and coaching. You’ll learn how to use both skills effectively to develop and support staff, volunteers and clients.…
25 September 2024, 9:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Online
Cost: From £36
Provider: Media Trust
Are you looking to better explain the vital work your charity does and why? Join our (Media Trust) interactive workshop on the Theory of Change to find out how!
The Theory of Change is a…
25 September 2024, 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: City Labs 1.0, Nelson Street, Manchester, M13 9NQ
Cost: Free
Provider: Made by Mortals
This free workshop is for researchers and others interested in fair and meaningful public involvement and engagement with underserved communities. The workshop will challenge you to walk a mile in…
26 September 2024, 8:30am - 3:15pm
Venue: Online
Cost: From £119
Provider: Directory of Social Change
Promoting and delivering an inclusive work environment is crucial for fostering a positive culture, improving the wellbeing of staff and generating productive outcomes. Over the past few years, more…
26 September 2024, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Manchester venue TBC
Cost: £90-150
Provider: The Wellness Project CIC & Driftwood Studio
Challenging the Narrative is a dynamic half-day event in central Manchester designed exclusively for anyone with a leadership role in their organisation. This is your opportunity to drive tangible…
26 September 2024, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk, Pendleton, Salford, M6 5FX
Cost: £60
Provider: Salford CVS
Rob Jackson, an international leading voice in volunteer management and published author on the subject, will be delivering a 1 day training course for Volunteer Managers and Coordinators.
Morning…
26 September 2024, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £65
Provider: NCVO
Get an introduction to data collection methods and practical guidance for evaluating your work
Learn how to use surveys, interviews and other tools to find out if your project is making a difference…
26 September 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Charity Digital / Sage
Forecasting the future is a power many charities would like to have, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty. Fortunately, with the right data, charities can do just that, using detailed…
26 September 2024, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Macc
Bid Writing is an essential skill when it comes to securing funding for your organisation. This interactive webinar is ideal for staff or volunteers who are responsible for writing funding…
27 September 2024, 9:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Online
Cost: From £36
Provider: Media Trust
Join our (Media Trust) webinar to learn all the essentials for developing a strong social media presence for your charity.
Having a strong social media presence is as important as ever for charities…