Current and Upcoming Events
| Event | When | Location | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How to Apply workshop, COVID-19 Information Small Grants, 13 July | Workshop covering how to apply for the COVID-19 Information Small Grants programme that is currently open for applications. (read more...) |
July 13th, 2021 3:00 PM through July 13th, 2025 4:00 PM |
(not available) | How to Apply | |
| Sexual Health SIG Meeting- Tuesday 17th August 2021, 11am-12.30pm | Agenda in process (read more...) |
August 17th, 2021 11:00 AM through 12:30 PM |
(not available) | Meeting | |
| Introduction to Using Mail Chimp | This training session will introduce you to the fundamentals of email marketing. You will learn how to develop and implement an e-marketing strategy using 'Mail Chimp'. (read more...) |
September 2nd, 2021 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Project Management for the Charity Sector | This course will provide those tasked with executing or managing projects with practical tools and principles needed to make a project a success. (read more...) |
September 8th, 2021 2:00 PM through 5:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Learning Disabilities Special Interest Group Meeting- Monday 13th September 2021, 11am-12.30pm | Agenda is currently being drafted (read more...) |
September 13th, 2021 11:00 AM through 12:30 PM |
(not available) | Meeting | |
| Safeguarding Adults | Safeguarding is the responsibility of us all. This training will allow delegates to explore why some adults become at risk of abuse and what human rights they have. The aim of the session is to increase the VCS' workforce ability to conduct risk assessment for service users needs and to help them consider what role you can play in preventing people being abused at work and as members of their local communities. (read more...) |
September 14th, 2021 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| LGBTQI+- Tuesday 14th September 2021, 3pm-4.30pm | Agenda currently being drafted. (read more...) |
September 14th, 2021 3:00 PM through 4:30 PM |
(not available) | Meeting | |
| Hackney Advice Forum- Wednesday 22nd September 2021, 10am-11.30am |
September 22nd, 2021 10:00 AM through 11:30 AM |
(not available) | Meeting | ||
| Creating a Fundraising Strategy | Having a clear fundraising strategy is essential to keep your organisation or department on track with its fundraising goals and to get the best returns from your time, effort and budget. This short session will equip you with the knowledge, skills and techniques to develop a great fundraising strategy, asking and then helping you to answer the following key questions “Where are you now?” “Where do you want to be?” “How are you going to get there?” (read more...) |
September 23rd, 2021 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
(not available) | Learning and training | |
| Evaluating Outcomes and Impact | As access to funding pots become harder, being able to demonstrate the need for your project has never been more important. This training session will introduce you to the principles of collecting and presenting crucial evidence to support the work of your organisation. (read more...) |
September 29th, 2021 9:45 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Safeguarding Children | Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Attend this session to meet your safeguarding compliance requirements. (read more...) |
October 5th, 2021 9:45 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Full Cost Recovery- understanding what it is and how to apply it | Costing is a critical part of the financial security of small charities. Being able to understand our costs and their relationship to each other and to our income can help us build longer term financial resilience. This session will comprise an overview of the theory, a review of best practice, a case study to put what we learn into practice and lots of time to share experiences and learn together. (read more...) |
October 7th, 2021 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Understanding Finance for Non-Financial Managers | For many people finance remains the most frightening and difficult skill to get to grips with. Yet financial information is a fundamental management and communication tool. Finance can help you set your strategy, identify funding requirements, create, and manage budgets and operations and help with reporting your results. (read more...) |
October 14th, 2021 2:00 PM through 4:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Business planning for charities and social enterprises | This interactive training is a great introduction to entrepreneurial thinking and business planning for a broad range of organisations including charities, community groups, social enterprises and local businesses. (read more...) |
October 21st, 2021 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Introduction to Bookkeeping | This introductory course will present the fundamental skills needed in bookkeeping and accounting. It will give you a greater understanding of what double-entry bookkeeping is and how to prepare a balance sheet and a profit and loss account. (read more...) |
November 4th, 2021 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| How To Become A Trusted Charity Quality Mark | The Trusted Charity Mark is a performance evaluation system and quality mark for charitable organisations in the UK. This nationally recognised award offers both users and funders/commissioners external verification of the quality and credibility of an organisation. Attend this workshop to find out more about Trusted Charity and how it could help your organisation. (read more...) |
November 9th, 2021 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Sexual Health SIG Meeting- Tuesday 16th November, 11am-12.30pm | Agenda in process (read more...) |
November 16th, 2021 11:00 AM through 12:30 PM |
(not available) | Meeting | |
| LGBTQI+ Meeting - Tuesday 16th November at 3pm-4.30pm | Agenda currently being drafted (read more...) |
November 16th, 2021 3:00 PM through 4:30 PM |
(not available) | Meeting | |
| Beginners Guide to Starting a not for profit organisation-what to consider | Are you thinking about starting your own not for profit organisation but unsure of what the first steps should be? Having the right organisational structure is vitally important. Many organisations are formed in a rush and then encounter problems with operations, governance, or funding. This workshop will assist you in making the best choices for you and give you a solid basis with which to launch your new or newish organisation. (read more...) |
November 17th, 2021 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Building a Resilient and Sustainable organisation | Every organisation needs to continuously evolve to meet the requirements of its users/ beneficiaries and stakeholders. Societal and environmental changes also impact on what, and how, organisations need to change to meet existing and future demands. The process of understanding what to change and how to change to create sustainability and resilience can be daunting. This workshop will introduce to a number of tools and methodologies that will help you with creating and maintaining change. (read more...) |
November 25th, 2021 2:00 PM through 4:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| MHFA Mental Health Aware- Training | This introductory training course will teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. You will learn how to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis. (read more...) |
December 1st, 2021 2:00 PM through 4:30 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Workshop | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Learning Disabilities Special Interest Group Meeting- Tuesday 7th December 2021, 11am-12.30pm | Agenda currently being drafted (read more...) |
December 7th, 2021 11:00 AM through 12:30 PM |
(not available) | Meeting | |
| LGBTQI+ Meeting- Wednesday 8th December 2021, 3pm-4.30pm | Agenda currently being drafted (read more...) |
December 8th, 2021 3:00 PM through 4:30 PM |
(not available) | Meeting | |
| Getting to Grips with Governance | Good governance is a necessity for organisational success. It is increasingly being demanded by funders, regulators, and partner organisations. But what is Governance? (read more...) |
December 9th, 2021 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Writing a fundraising application | This introductory course to fundraising will help those who are new to fundraising and have little experience or confidence in writing fundraising applications. This training session will provide you with the basics in writing fundraising applications. (read more...) |
January 20th, 2022 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Leadership and Motivation Skills | Starting, building, or leading any organisation can be lonely and stressful. This workshop uses methods and tools that will show you how to motivate yourself and your teams. The workshop will also show how to grow your resilience and understand what you need to do to be seen as a strong and supportive leader. (read more...) |
January 26th, 2022 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Chairing Meetings Effectively | A good chair helps the meeting to run smoothly and efficiently. This training will highlight the skills and methods needed to effectively lead and facilitate a meeting. (read more...) |
February 8th, 2022 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| How to Diversify and Maximise Income for Your Organisation | Many small and mid-size not-for-profit organisations depend on grant funding. For many there is a reluctance to diversify the sources of income. This is because grant funding is familiar and that other sources are unfamiliar. Responsible grant funders encourage organisations to explore the alternatives to grant funding. This workshop will introduce the growing alternative of other sources of support and funding. (read more...) |
February 10th, 2022 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Sexual Health SIG Meeting- Tuesday 15th February, 11am-12.30pm | Agenda to follow (read more...) |
February 15th, 2022 11:00 AM through 12:30 PM |
(not available) | Meeting | |
| Best practice in managing volunteers | Good volunteer recruitment and management not only increases your organisations capacity and impact, but also ensures that the time you give to supporting volunteers makes a real difference to their skills and confidence. Led by Volunteer Centre Hackney, this session will introduce you to the key areas of volunteer management, policies, recruitment and support in order to develop a programme that really works for your organisation and your volunteers. (read more...) |
March 3rd, 2022 10:30 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Introduction to Community Development | This interactive workshop will explore the meaning of Community Development and how we can bring about change in our local community through participation and collaboration. (read more...) |
March 16th, 2022 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |
| Setting Up a Free Charity Website | A web presence these days is a must, but many small charities can’t afford to employ a web developer. This course aims to change that by showing you how to set up a simple website in just a couple of hours. (read more...) |
March 24th, 2022 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Zoom online "Training" United Kingdom | Learning and training | zebina@hcvs.org.uk |