Training and events

Earliest start date first

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

09 March, 2026
08 April, 2026
06 May, 2026

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

10 March, 2026
22 May, 2026

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

This training will teach you how to raise your profile and the profile of your charity. You’ll learn how to improve your external engagement through network-building, collaboration, partnership development and effective communication.

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

11 March, 2026
14 May, 2026

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

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.

12 March, 2026
16 April, 2026
12 May, 2026

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

12 March, 2026
15 April, 2026
14 May, 2026

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 March, 2026
13 May, 2026

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

17 March, 2026
19 May, 2026

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

Discover how partnership working can help your organisation grow its impact and make the most of limited resources. Gain practical tools, legal insights and guidance to build strong and successful collaborations.

18 March, 2026
14 May, 2026

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

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.

19 March, 2026
16 April, 2026
12 May, 2026

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

19 March, 2026
21 April, 2026
20 May, 2026

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

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

23 March, 2026
27 April, 2026
26 May, 2026

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

24 March, 2026
21 April, 2026
27 May, 2026

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

25 March, 2026
28 April, 2026

Learn how to develop your first fundraising strategy. This course is aimed at small to medium-sized charities looking to grow their fundraising offer.

27 March, 2026
20 April, 2026
21 May, 2026

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

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

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.

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

09 March, 2026
08 April, 2026
06 May, 2026

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

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

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

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

12 March, 2026
15 April, 2026
14 May, 2026

19 March, 2026
16 April, 2026
12 May, 2026

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

12 March, 2026
16 April, 2026
12 May, 2026

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

27 March, 2026
20 April, 2026
21 May, 2026

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

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

19 March, 2026
21 April, 2026
20 May, 2026

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

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

24 March, 2026
21 April, 2026
27 May, 2026

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

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

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.

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

23 March, 2026
27 April, 2026
26 May, 2026

25 March, 2026
28 April, 2026

Learn how to develop your first fundraising strategy. This course is aimed at small to medium-sized charities looking to grow their fundraising offer.

Get practical tips to deliver successful corporate fundraising.

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

09 March, 2026
08 April, 2026
06 May, 2026

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

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

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

19 March, 2026
16 April, 2026
12 May, 2026

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

12 March, 2026
16 April, 2026
12 May, 2026

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

17 March, 2026
13 May, 2026

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

12 March, 2026
15 April, 2026
14 May, 2026

11 March, 2026
14 May, 2026

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

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.

18 March, 2026
14 May, 2026

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

17 March, 2026
19 May, 2026

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

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

19 March, 2026
21 April, 2026
20 May, 2026

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

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

27 March, 2026
20 April, 2026
21 May, 2026

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

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

Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical application, you'll learn how to strengthen your current fundraising strategy so that is not only effective today but sustainable and resilient for years to come.

10 March, 2026
22 May, 2026

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

23 March, 2026
27 April, 2026
26 May, 2026

24 March, 2026
21 April, 2026
27 May, 2026

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

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

Strategic planning: tools for decision making (1 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)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

Leading external engagement ( 1 day)

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

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

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

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Better impact reporting (0.5 day)

Better impact reporting (0.5 day)

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

Developing partnership working (0.5 day)

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Volunteering network meeting

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

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)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Developing a fundraising strategy (0.5 day)

Developing a fundraising strategy (0.5 day)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Advanced project management (1 day)

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 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)

Recruiting volunteers (0.5 day)

Mentoring and coaching (0.5 day)

Managing conflict and ending volunteering well (0.5 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (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)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

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)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Volunteers and the law (0.5 day)

Strategic leadership (1 day)

Charity finance strategy (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)

Developing a fundraising strategy (0.5 day)

Developing a fundraising strategy (0.5 day)

Webinar: Top tips for successful corporate fundraising

Introduction to EDI in charities (2 x 0.5 days)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)