Cripplegate Food Fund Volunteer Training Programme 2025-26
Voluntary Action Islington, with funding from the Cripplegate Food Fund, has launched the Cripplegate Food Fund Volunteer Training Programme. This year-long initiative started in September 2025 and is developed in collaboration with local food providers, aiming to strengthen the skills of volunteers – and the staff who support them – working in food aid services across Islington.
About the programme
- Free training courses for food aid organisations funded by Cripplegate
- Developed with local food providers to meet real needs
- Practical skills to support volunteers and staff effectively
Register for upcoming courses
Register now for our upcoming training courses listed below! Eligibility is limited to Cripplegate-funded food aid organisations. If you are not funded but would like to attend, please contact james.wooldridge@vai.org.uk
Course Schedule
| Course | Dates | Venue | How to sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Food Hygiene – Level 1 |
14 January – 11 February 2026 |
Arsenal Hub, 56 Benwell Road, London N7 7BA (in person) | Complete form here |
| Employment Skills, Getting Work-Ready |
16 January – 13 February 2026 |
Voluntary Action Islington (in person) | Check details here – email Alison |
| Active Signposting | Monday 26th January 2026 10:15am – 12:30pm |
Online | Click here to sign up |
| Trauma Informed Practice Training | Thursday 29th January 2026 9:30am – 12:30pm |
Voluntary Action Islington (in person) | Click here to sign up |
| Volunteer Recruitment (for staff) |
Wednesday 4th February 2026 10am – 12:30pm |
Voluntary Action Islington (in person) | Click here to sign up |
| Employment Skills, Getting Work-Ready | 27 February – 27 March 2026 (5-week course every Friday) 10am – 12pm |
Voluntary Action Islington (in person) | Check details here – email Alison |
More courses will be added throughout 2026.
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