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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Safety in Catering – Level 2 | 3 June – 1 July 2026 (5-week course every Wednesday) 9:30am – 12pm |
Arsenal Hub, 56 Benwell Road, London N7 7BA (in person) | Click here to complete application form |
| Customer Service for Work | 5 June – 3 July 2026 (5-week course every Friday) 10am – 12pm |
Voluntary Action Islington (in person) | Click here to complete application form |
| Mental Health First Aid: Two Day In Person | 24 June – 25 June 2026 9am – 5pm |
Voluntary Action Islington (in person) | Sign up here – be quick, tickets sell quickly |
| De-escalation – Conflict Resolution |
June dates tbc | In person at Food Hubs | Contact if interested in a session for your team. |
| Safeguarding Awareness | 6 July 2026 10am – 1pm |
Voluntary Action Islington (in person) | Click here to sign up |
| Mental Health First Aid: Two Day Online | 9 July – 10 July 2026 9am – 5pm |
Online | Sign up here – be quick, tickets sell quickly |
| Mental Health First Aid: Two Day In Person | 14 September – 15 September 2026 9am – 5pm |
Voluntary Action Islington (in person) | Sign up here – be quick, tickets sell quickly |
More courses will be added throughout 2026.
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