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.
10 September 2026, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Manchester Community Central
This session will help you gain a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of being a trustee. It is an ideal introduction for new trustees, or as a refresher for existing board members…
15 September 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Shoosmiths
2026 continues to be a year of change for employers with no let-up in sight thanks in large part to the Employment Rights Act 2025. HR teams have their work cut out keeping up to date with…
16 September 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: NPC
Collaboration and partnerships are instrumental in achieving change. How can trustees support effective partnership-working in 2026 and beyond?
We (NPC) will cover:
The case for partnership-working…
17 September 2026, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £20-35
Provider: Association of Chairs / Charterpath
Do charity accounts feel like a mystery? This 75-minute **lunchtime **session is designed to help trustees of small charities feel more confident reading and understanding their charity’s annual…
17 September 2026, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Manchester Community Central
Are you a trustee working for a charity with a majority of its beneficiaries located in the city of Manchester?
Whether you’re new to trusteeship or experienced in the role, we would love you…
22 September 2026, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue: The Hub, Hattersley, Greater Manchester, SK14 6AF
Cost: Free
Provider: Josh Asquith
Free practical Generative AI education for the charity and community sector.
The VCSE sector is being asked to do more with less – and Generative AI is one of the most powerful tools within reach to…
24 September 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Roots HR
Join Roots HR for an essential webinar designed specifically for charities, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit organisations.
We’ll provide a practical update on the latest employment…
06 October 2026, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £20-35
Provider: Association of Chairs
This session is part of our Board Essentials Programme, providing high-quality training to support people to become and serve as effective trustees.
In this 75-minute session, we'll give you a clear…
13 October 2026, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £64.88
Provider: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
This half-day course provides a detailed understanding of the safeguarding duties and responsibilities for Trustees.
Course content includes:
An introduction to safeguarding adults and children and…
15 October 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Provider: Get Grants
Join Get Grants for a FREE introductory workshop on our Monitoring & Evaluation Training Course. Discover how to make monitoring, evaluating, and reporting to your supporters accessible,…
15 October 2026, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £0-50
Provider: Association of Chairs
This 75-minute reflective session is designed for chairs of small charities to step back from the day-to-day and take a moment to reflect on the financial future of their organisations. Using the…
03 November 2026, 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 November 2026, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
Cost: Free
Provider: Manchester Community Central
Are you interested in becoming a trustee or belonging to a board? Come along to this event to meet organisations looking for trustees!
Manchester Community Central is holding an information and…
01 December 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
Venue: Online
Cost: £6 - £8 per person
Provider: Community Matters
This session will look at the legislation, and what trustees need to know and do. It will also look at how best to apply it in a community building setting where you may be hiring space but have…
09 December 2026, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £64.88
Provider: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
This half-day course provides a detailed understanding of the safeguarding duties and responsibilities for Trustees.
Course content includes:
An introduction to safeguarding adults and children and…