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

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