Training
Training at VAI
We know that finding time and resources for training can be difficult for voluntary and community organisations. That's why we offer a programme of accessible, practical training designed around the needs of the sector.
Our workshops cover a range of essential topics, helping organisations build skills, confidence and knowledge. Whether you're developing your organisation, strengthening governance or improving fundraising, our training provides practical tools and ideas you can put into action.
Upcoming training
Training from Other Organisations
There are many organisations that provide high-quality training for the voluntary and community sector.
The courses below cover a wide range of topics, including fundraising, governance, safeguarding, finance, leadership and digital skills, and include both free and paid opportunities.
Superhighways
Superhighways is an organisations that provides free and low cost trainings and courses for small charities and community organisations in the areas of
- Digital skills such as Microsoft software and Canva
- Data management skills such as data essentials and analysing survey data
- Cyber security
Contact
Website: Superhighways
Email: info@superhighways.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8255 8040
Media Trust
Media Trust support charities by providing free and low cost trainings in the area of communication and digital skills development. Training courses include:
- Optimising your charity’s website
- Charity communications Coaching
- Ogilvy’s A Day To Make A Difference
Contact
Website: Media Trust
Email: hello@mediatrust.org
Telephone: 020 7871 5600
NCVO
NCVO offers a range of free and low cost training courses designed to help small charities in the areas of:-
- financial sustainability
- funding and income
- governance
- impact and evaluation
- planning and strategy
- volunteer management
Contact
Website: NCVO Website
Email: training@ncvo.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7520 2587
Third Sector Lab
Third sector lab delivers a series of free digital skills trainings including:
- Using AI
- Open working
Contact
Website: Third Sector Lab
Email: jennifer@thirdsectorlab.co.uk
Telephone: 07515 162686
Get Grants
Get Grants is an organisation that supports small charities by providing free trainings on the area of fundraising. Training course include topics such as:
- Developing a fundraising strategy
- Using data in fundraising
- Community fundraising
Contact
Website: Get Grants
Charity Excellence
Charity Excellence offers free online training and resources to help charities and non-profit organisations build practical skills in areas such as AI, fundraising, governance, and day-to-day management.
Contact
Website: Charity Excellence
Email: ian@charityexcellence.co.uk
Telephone: 07595 371444
