Volunteering and the Law – 3rd May 2023

This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about or refresh your knowledge on volunteering and the law. Areas covered during the workshop are: • the definition of volunteering and […]

Grants and Trusts Fundraising Applications – 7th March 2023

This one-day training is an introduction to structuring and writing charity applications for grants and trusts (national and local): Researching the need for your project Planning Measuring impact Finding the appropriate funder Application structure Funding Strategy

Grants and Trusts Fundraising Applications – 10th July 2023

This one-day training is an introduction to structuring and writing charity applications for grants and trusts (national and local): Researching the need for your project Planning Measuring impact Finding the appropriate funder Application structure Funding Strategy

Digital fundraising – 19th September 2023

VSNS Chertsey Office 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom

Our digital fundraising training will look at how to attract donors through social media, looking at: your audience telling your story using digital channels your donor journey **This event is […]

Free

Charity Law for Trustees – Staines

Goddard Room in Knowle Green Council Offices Staines Goddard Room in Knowle Green Council Offices, Staines, Surrey, United Kingdom

It is essential that trustees stay up to date with their legal and other responsibilities. Whether you're a new trustee or have been serving for some time and would like to refresh and update your knowledge, our trustee training on Charity Law and the roles and responsibilities of trustees is for you. This in-person event […]

Free

Volunteering and the Law – 2nd October

High Cross Church 1 Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom

This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about or refresh your knowledge on volunteering and the law. Areas covered during the workshop are: • the definition of volunteering and volunteers’ rights• the difference between a contract and an agreement• the impact on volunteering of Health & Safety, Insurance, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 […]

Free

Grants and trusts fundraising applications – 26th October

VSNS Chertsey Office 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom

This one-day training is an introduction to structuring and writing charity applications for grants and trusts (national and local): Researching the need for your project Planning Measuring impact Finding the appropriate funder Application structure Funding Strategy

Free

Recruiting and managing volunteers – 14th November

Staines Community Centre Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames, Spelthorne, United Kingdom

This workshop is aimed at voluntary organisations who want to improve how they recruit and manage volunteers, and establish good practices to help retain the volunteers that they have. Areas covered during the workshop are: Evaluating and planning the recruitment process Advertising and promoting your volunteer opportunities What should be included in a volunteer policy/agreement […]

Free

Create your 2024 communications plan

VSNS Chertsey Office 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom

A good communications plan helps your organisation reach its goals. Having a plan gives you an overview of why you’re doing what you’re doing, so that you can effectively reach your audiences. In this workshop, you will cover: Your communications objectives Your audiences and how you’ll reach your audiences Your messages: what you’re going to […]

Free

Charity Law for Trustees – Egham

Enterprise, Enterprise House, Vicarage Road, Egham, TW20 9FB Enterprise House, Egham, United Kingdom

It is essential that trustees stay up to date with their legal and other responsibilities. Whether you're a new trustee or have been serving for some time and would like to refresh and update your knowledge, our trustee training on Charity Law and the roles and responsibilities of trustees is for you. This in-person event […]

Free

Spotlight on Fundraising: easyfundraising

Online via Zoom

Our January Spotlight on Fundraising sees easyfundraising’s Community Fundraising Manager Becky Coleman joining us to talk about how your organisation can raise free unrestricted funds. This session is suitable for all third sector organisations including voluntary groups, CICs, social enterprises, churches, schools, sports clubs and charities of all shapes and sizes. easyfundraising is a free […]

Free

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