Training and events

Earliest start date first

Are you confident in your general project management skills but looking to strengthen your expertise? This course moves beyond the basics of project management to better understand techniques, activities and principles within a charity context.

16 June, 2025
01 October, 2025

This practical two-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will teach you how to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Learn how to successfully deliver meaningful change to improve your team or organisation

This practical two-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will build your confidence and skills to deliver impact for yourself and your organisation. Learn who your key stakeholders are and how to use communication tools to build engagement and partnerships

17 June, 2025
18 August, 2025

This advanced course is specifically for data protection leads or officers in charitable organisations.

17 June, 2025
17 July, 2025
21 August, 2025

This course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation

17 June, 2025
10 July, 2025
07 August, 2025

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff

Our Governance Forum is a space for charity governance professionals and those who support good governance to come together, learn and network

18 June, 2025
27 August, 2025

Learn practical tools and techniques to increase your capability, confidence and impact when seeking to influence others – both within and outside your organisation

18 June, 2025
17 July, 2025
25 September, 2025

This course will give you an overview of how to build a simple finance strategy. We’ll introduce tools to help you build the financial resilience of your charity

24 June, 2025
22 July, 2025
26 August, 2025

This essentials course is suitable for anyone within an organisation that handles the personal data of staff, service users, beneficiaries, volunteers, customers, members or supporters, and needs to know the basics of data protection for voluntary organisations.

This course will take you through the essentials of lawful data processing for charities and help improve your compliance with the law

24 June, 2025
27 August, 2025
23 October, 2025

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission

25 June, 2025
22 July, 2025
28 August, 2025

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England

25 June, 2025
28 July, 2025
26 August, 2025

This practical course is specifically tailored to the voluntary sector. It’s designed to give you all the principles and practical tools you need to plan, deliver and evaluate your project successfully

This free webinar as part of Small Charity Week 2025, will give small charity leaders practical tips to develop and deliver a successful fundraising strategy to ensure the resilience and sustainability of their charity.

We know that increased competition for funding, shifting priorities among funders, and economic uncertainty are making trust fundraising more challenging for charities. It’s more important than ever to understand the evolving funding landscape and adapt your approach. This free event is an opportunity to network with other NCVO members in facilitated discussions. Share experiences and challenges, work through solutions together, develop new relationships and learn from your peers.

02 July, 2025
03 September, 2025

Learn how to create your own theory of change and narrative. This course will challenge you to think critically about what you're doing and why

03 July, 2025
10 September, 2025

This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives

03 July, 2025
04 September, 2025

This course will help people with little or no financial background to feel confident in managing day-to-day charity finance

This course has been created by The Social Justice Collective to help you understand, address and embed equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into your governance practice

Being an NCVO member means being part of a community. Whether you've just joined us, or you're renewing your membership and need a refresher, join this session to meet and network with other members online

08 July, 2025
04 August, 2025
08 September, 2025

This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice

A chance to hear from regulators about their plans for the voluntary sector.

09 July, 2025
02 September, 2025

Learn how to create an evaluation plan to better understand and demonstrate the difference your work makes

09 July, 2025
09 September, 2025

This course will help you to manage conflict and problem solve with your volunteers, and navigate the process of ending volunteering well.

Learn how to navigate today’s toughest financial challenges facing small voluntary organisations. Discover the tools, insights, and real-world examples you need to build resilience, manage risk and lead with financial confidence.

10 July, 2025
13 August, 2025

This course will introduce processes and tools to help ensure that decision-making is responsive to your environment and focused on the most important issues affecting your organisation

17 June, 2025
10 July, 2025
07 August, 2025

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff

15 July, 2025
14 August, 2025
11 September, 2025

Get an introduction to data collection methods and practical guidance for evaluating your work

A network open to all NCVO members working within the volunteering ecosystem. Join us to discuss your volunteering challenges and work with the group to find solutions

16 July, 2025
12 August, 2025

All voluntary organisations have a duty to keep the people they work with safe from harm. This course introduces the basics of safeguarding within a charity context in England and highlights effective safeguarding practice

17 June, 2025
17 July, 2025
21 August, 2025

This course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation

18 June, 2025
17 July, 2025
25 September, 2025

This course will give you an overview of how to build a simple finance strategy. We’ll introduce tools to help you build the financial resilience of your charity

24 June, 2025
22 July, 2025
26 August, 2025

This course will take you through the essentials of lawful data processing for charities and help improve your compliance with the law

25 June, 2025
22 July, 2025
28 August, 2025

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England

In this free webinar, you'll learn the simple steps your charity can take to protect against and prepare for a terrorist incident when hosting events at venues and public spaces. This webinar is hosted in partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO).

24 July, 2025
22 September, 2025

This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will elevate your strategic leadership skills, so you can create lasting impact for your organisations and the communities you serve.

25 June, 2025
28 July, 2025
26 August, 2025

30 July, 2025
21 August, 2025

Learn Practical tips to ensure you are successful in your funding bid applications.

08 July, 2025
04 August, 2025
08 September, 2025

This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice

05 August, 2025
01 October, 2025

This practical session will build your awareness of different types of reporting and support you to tell a compelling story through your reporting

This course will develop your skills and help you use a marketing approach to recruit volunteers

17 June, 2025
10 July, 2025
07 August, 2025

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff

16 July, 2025
12 August, 2025

10 July, 2025
13 August, 2025

This course will introduce processes and tools to help ensure that decision-making is responsive to your environment and focused on the most important issues affecting your organisation

15 July, 2025
14 August, 2025
11 September, 2025

Get an introduction to data collection methods and practical guidance for evaluating your work

17 June, 2025
18 August, 2025

This advanced course is specifically for data protection leads or officers in charitable organisations.

This course will help you create a positive and inclusive experience for volunteers. The course will explore best practice in relation to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and equality

17 June, 2025
17 July, 2025
21 August, 2025

This course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation

30 July, 2025
21 August, 2025

Learn Practical tips to ensure you are successful in your funding bid applications.

25 June, 2025
28 July, 2025
26 August, 2025

24 June, 2025
22 July, 2025
26 August, 2025

This course will take you through the essentials of lawful data processing for charities and help improve your compliance with the law

18 June, 2025
27 August, 2025

Learn practical tools and techniques to increase your capability, confidence and impact when seeking to influence others – both within and outside your organisation

24 June, 2025
27 August, 2025
23 October, 2025

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission

27 August, 2025
30 September, 2025

Learn how to build a more intentional approach to your fundraising for a more financially sustainable future.

25 June, 2025
22 July, 2025
28 August, 2025

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England

09 July, 2025
02 September, 2025

Learn how to create an evaluation plan to better understand and demonstrate the difference your work makes

This course provides an introduction to the key differences between mentoring and coaching. You’ll learn how to use both skills effectively to develop and support staff, volunteers and clients

02 July, 2025
03 September, 2025

Learn how to create your own theory of change and narrative. This course will challenge you to think critically about what you're doing and why

03 July, 2025
04 September, 2025

This course will help people with little or no financial background to feel confident in managing day-to-day charity finance

08 July, 2025
04 August, 2025
08 September, 2025

This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice

This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will strengthen your understanding of authentic leadership, so you can lead with integrity and impact

09 July, 2025
09 September, 2025

This course will help you to manage conflict and problem solve with your volunteers, and navigate the process of ending volunteering well.

03 July, 2025
10 September, 2025

This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives

15 July, 2025
14 August, 2025
11 September, 2025

Get an introduction to data collection methods and practical guidance for evaluating your work

This course introduces the key principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and how to apply them to your organisation

This course will revisit the core financial duties of a charity trustee and explore what it means to practice good financial governance

24 July, 2025
22 September, 2025

18 June, 2025
17 July, 2025
25 September, 2025

This course will give you an overview of how to build a simple finance strategy. We’ll introduce tools to help you build the financial resilience of your charity

27 August, 2025
30 September, 2025

Learn how to build a more intentional approach to your fundraising for a more financially sustainable future.

16 June, 2025
01 October, 2025

05 August, 2025
01 October, 2025

This practical session will build your awareness of different types of reporting and support you to tell a compelling story through your reporting

This training provides you with the insights, tools, and confidence to evaluate and strengthen your organisation’s culture providing a strong foundation for success.

24 June, 2025
27 August, 2025
23 October, 2025

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission

Trustees play an important role in making sure charities are well-managed and can achieve their aims. This accessible, interactive trustee eLearning course lets you study in your own time and at your own pace so you can fit around your schedule and priorities.

Training and events

Earliest start date first

Advanced project management (1 day)

Leading change and transformation (2 days)

Leading change and transformation (2 days)

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Boost your personal influence and impact (0.5 day)

Boost your personal influence and impact (0.5 day)

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Theory of change for strategic planning and evaluation (1 day)

Theory of change for strategic planning and evaluation (1 day)

Supporting good governance (4 x 0.5 days)

Supporting good governance (4 x 0.5 days)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in charity governance (2 x 0.5 days)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Outcomes and impact measurement (1 day)

Outcomes and impact measurement (1 day)

Managing conflict and ending volunteering well (0.5 day)

Managing conflict and ending volunteering well (0.5 day)

Strategic planning: tools for decision making (1 day)

Strategic planning: tools for decision making (1 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

Leading external engagement (2 days)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Strategic leadership (1 day)

Strategic leadership (1 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Better impact reporting (0.5 day)

Better impact reporting (0.5 day)

Recruiting volunteers (0.5 day)