Training Track Newsletter

We are pleased to share with you our training programme for the upcoming year. As you will see, the programme will provide a diverse selection of training sessions. If there is any specific training you would like us to consider for our programme, please let us know. 

In addition to our professional skills training, we also host numerous free online awareness sessions that you and any of your volunteers are encouraged to register for. 

You will also find some exciting training opportunities provided by our colleagues from other organisations.

Best wishes,

Kelly Wright
Voluntary Sector and Community Partnerships Manager

If you wish to take your first steps towards volunteering, this one-hour session will aim to answer the how, where, when, why, and what of volunteering. The session will cover an understanding of volunteering and its roles, volunteering with benefits, researching volunteering roles and identifying skills. This online session is for anybody who is looking to embark on their volunteering journey.

Where: Online
When: 25 November 2025
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am

This session is free to attend.

Even small groups need to ensure a board of Trustees is in place. Come to this online session to find out about Trusteeship, as well as how to ensure your group complies with obligations such as policy formulation, safeguarding, and accountability correctly.

2025 and 2026 dates:

Where: Online
When: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm

Where: Online
When: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Time: 10am - 2pm

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 8 December 2026
Time: 10am - 2pm

Member fee £25
Non-member fee £40

This online session is an introduction to full cost recovery and how to apply this knowledge to funding applications. No previous knowledge is needed to attend the course.

Join this session to understand:

• What is meant by full cost recovery
• Your direct costs and overhead costs, and how to factor these into an application
• How to apply the full cost recovery concept to future grant and funding applications.

2025 and 2026 dates:

Where: Online
When: Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm

Where: Online
When: Thursday, 1 October 2026
Time: 10am - 2pm

Member fee £25
Non-member fee £40

By the end of this session, learners will have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of fundraising and be able to identify and apply various fundraising techniques effectively. We will cover essential legal and ethical considerations and focus on building strong donor relationships. Additionally, participants will develop a tailored fundraising strategy and engage in practical activities to enhance their confidence and skills in fundraising.

2026 dates:

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm

Member fee £25
Non-member fee £40

This one-day course will explore the challenges of recruiting, retaining and managing volunteers. It is ideal for staff who have this responsibility as part of their role. If you have not already achieved the 6 Point Promise accreditation, this is an ideal opportunity to get started!

2026 dates:

Where: Ver House, Park Industrial Estate, Frogmore, AL2 2DR
When: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm: Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers 2pm - 5pm: Volunteer Management

Where: Ver House, Park Industrial Estate, Frogmore, AL2 2DR
When: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm: Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers 2pm - 5pm: Volunteer Management

Herts voluntary organisations: £70
Statutory and non-Herts organisations: £400

This session will guide you in setting your social media goals and objectives, show you how to pinpoint the channels that are key to growing your online community, and help you develop an effective content strategy.

Where: Online
When: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Time: 10am - 2pm

Member fee £25
Non-member fee £40

This online Professional Boundaries training session will help you to understand how to develop and maintain professional relationships that adhere to appropriate boundaries.

2026 dates:

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Time: 10am - 12.30pm

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 17 September 2026
Time: 10am - 12.30pm

Member fee £25
Non-member fee £40

This in-person course will cover everything you need to know about bookkeeping for your small organisation. The modules will provide an introduction to bookkeeping, guidance on setting up your bookkeeping system, templates for financial records, and more.

Where: Ver House, Park Industrial Estate, Frogmore, AL2 2DR
When: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Time: 10am - 2pm

Member fee £25
Non-member fee £40

This course will highlight the advantages of a strong marketing strategy for your organisation, covering various marketing methods from traditional to digital. Participants will learn how to manage social media effectively and evaluate their marketing success to ensure ongoing improvement as their organisation grows.

Where: Online
When: Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm

Member fee £25
Non-member fee £40

In this training, you will learn important strategies to achieve financial sustainability for your organisation. The session will cover effective tools and methods to improve your fundraising efforts. You will find out how to identify potential funders who share your mission and explore different ways to diversify your income sources. This approach will give you the knowledge needed to ensure your organisation’s financial stability.

2026 dates:

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm

Where: Online
When: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm

Member fee £25
Non-member fee £40

If you're a new or aspiring trustee, this course will equip you with essential knowledge about trusteeship. It covers the fundamental aspects of the role within a charity, highlighting the motivations and rewards that come with being a trustee. You'll learn why trusteeship is crucial to the charity sector and gain a realistic understanding of what serving on a board entails. This includes an overview of the responsibilities, challenges, and the significant impact you can have as a trustee.

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Time: 10am - 12.30pm

Member fee £25
Non-member fee £40

In this session, learners will explore the relationships between objectives, outputs, specific aims, and outcomes, highlighting their connections to strategic goals and overall impact. Participants will gain skills in converting objectives into tangible outputs and transforming specific aims into measurable outcomes. The session will also cover at least three effective methods for data collection. Lastly, it will provide an insight on developing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework to support these processes.

Where: Online
When: 22 September 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm

Member fee £25
Non-member fee £40

Every organisation that handles private data is required to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This training course will clearly outline your legal obligations, explain how to adhere to these laws, and guide you on how to manage client data safely and confidently.

Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm

Member fee £25
Non-member fee £40

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 12pm - 1pm
This session is free to attend

Learn about how domestic abuse happens in the workplace and how domestic abuse can impact not just the victim but the wider organisation. There will also be information on what support is available. 

Wednesday, 4 December 2026, 10am - 11.30am
This session is free to attend

This bite size one hour session on Menopause Awareness is aimed at getting a basic understanding of what menopause is and how it affects women. The session will also provide information on the support available.

Monday, 11 December 2025, 12pm - 1pm
This session is free to attend

This essential session explores what safeguarding really means for charity and community organisation boards, what the legal responsibilities are, and how to make sure your organisation is taking the right steps to protect people and culture.

Thursday, 11 December 2025 12pm - 1.30pm
This session is free to attend