Training Opportunities

Comprehensive introduction to fundraising for small charities, covering strategy, types of fundraising, and practical steps to get started. Designed for beginners, trustees, and volunteers.

Clear UK-focused guidance on writing strong grant applications, including common mistakes, how to tailor bids to funders, and how to present your project clearly and persuasively.

Downloadable grant proposal template covering key sections such as problem statement, project description, outcomes, timeline, and budget. Provides a clear structure to follow when writing funding applications.

Simple guide for voluntary and community groups explaining how management committees work, roles (chair, treasurer, secretary), and shared responsibilities for running a group effectively.

Practical governance framework for CICs covering board roles, leadership, accountability, and decision-making, with guidance on how to apply good governance principles in practice.

Practical governance toolkit with benchmarks, checklists, and templates to assess and improve how a charity is run. Covers leadership, roles, accountability, and governance best practice.

Step-by-step guidance on recruiting volunteers, including creating roles, advertising opportunities, managing applications, and selecting volunteers in a fair and accessible way.

Comprehensive toolkit covering the full volunteer journey—from planning and recruitment through to induction, support, and retention. Includes practical templates such as role descriptions and volunteer handbooks.

Free online leadership training platform offering a wide range of courses specifically for nonprofit and voluntary sector professionals. Covers core leadership skills such as managing people, strategic planning, communication, and building organisational culture. Includes structured courses and optional certificates. Duration: Varies (short courses to full certificate pathways). Format: Self-paced online courses and learning.

Free online course focusing on collaborative leadership in voluntary and community settings. Explores how to lead across organisations, work in partnerships, and manage shared challenges. Includes weekly quizzes, reflective learning, and a free Statement of Participation. Duration: ~24 hours (8 weeks, flexible). Format: Self-paced online course with structured learning and quizzes.

Free online course designed for people working or volunteering in voluntary and community organisations. Focuses on developing practical leadership skills, reflecting on leadership styles, and applying leadership approaches in realy real-world settings. The course includes activities to support learning and reflection and provides a free Statement of Participation on completion. Duration: ~15 hours (5 weeks, flexible). Format: Self-paced online course with activities.

Free online training resources covering topics such as burnout, stress management, mindfulness, and supporting team wellbeing. Includes short courses and practical learning modules for nonprofit staff and leaders. Duration: Varies (short modules and courses). Format: Self-paced online learning.

Step-by-step guide to improving workplace mental health, including how to build a wellbeing approach, support staff, and create a positive workplace culture. Includes simple actions, checklists, and practical steps for small organisations.

Practical toolkit to help organisations improve staff wellbeing, including tools, templates, and guidance on policies, culture, teamwork, and organisational support. Helps identify strengths and gaps and take action to improve wellbeing across teams.

Free online course focused on teamwork and collaboration skills, including how groups function, how to work effectively with others, and how to manage group dynamics and leadership within teams. Covers communication, decision-making, and collaborative working in practical settings. Duration: ~20 hours (self-paced). Format: Online course with activities and optional certificate.

Step-by-step toolkit for creating and managing partnerships, including identifying partners, structuring agreements, and planning for successful collaboration. Focuses on turning ideas into working partnerships.

Comprehensive toolkit with 29 practical tools and templates to support partnership working, including defining roles, building shared vision, governance, communication, and managing risk. Covers the full partnership lifecycle from setup to sustainability.

Free online course designed for civil society organisations to strengthen how they engage with communities. Covers practical skills including community mapping, planning with communities, creating feedback loops, and evaluating engagement activities. Duration: Short modular course (self-paced). Format: Online learning with modules and quizzes.

Guide focused on planning and designing engagement activities, including identifying stakeholders, choosing appropriate engagement levels, and selecting methods. Emphasises building trust and using engagement as an ongoing process rather than a one-off activity.

Comprehensive, practical toolkit covering how to plan and deliver community engagement, including choosing the right approach, overcoming barriers, and using different engagement methods. Includes real examples and guidance on working with diverse communities.

Free online course for civil society organisations covering how to design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems. Explores results frameworks, indicators, data collection methods, and how to use M&E to strengthen programmes and decision-making.

Clear guide to understanding how to measure impact, including defining outcomes, collecting data, and using findings to improve services. Emphasises a simple three-step approach: define outcomes, measure data, and learn from results.

Simple self-assessment tool designed to help organisations understand how well they are measuring and demonstrating their impact. Uses a short set of questions to identify strengths, gaps, and practical next steps to improve monitoring and evaluation practices.

Free online training covering social media, digital marketing, storytelling, and communications for nonprofits. Includes short courses on content creation, digital fundraising, and building engagement through social media.

Modern, practical guide to using social media effectively in charities, including building a simple strategy, creating engaging content, and using platforms realistically with limited time and resources. Focuses on doing fewer things better and aligning social media with organisational goals.

Introductory social media toolkit designed for community groups and local projects. Covers the basics of getting started, choosing platforms, understanding audiences, and creating engaging content that connects with local communities.

Free online course covering key digital skills including using online tools, managing digital information, staying safe online, and building confidence in digital environments. Includes practical exercises and a digital skills plan.

Practical guide to understanding and choosing digital systems (especially CRM systems). Covers why systems matter, how to assess current tools and skills, and how to select technology that supports your organisation's work and growth.

Free online platform designed to build basic digital skills and confidence. Covers essential topics such as using email, internet safety, video calls, and online services. Can be used individually or by organisations to support staff, volunteers, or community members.

Free online course covering the core principles of project management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and closing projects. Designed for nonprofit and humanitarian contexts, with a structured certificate programme.

Simple but structured project planning template that helps organisations break down projects into clear steps, assign responsibilities, set timelines, and track progress. Focuses on clarity, accountability, and delivering outcomes.

Free step-by-step course and toolkit for planning community projects, covering how to analyse needs, set goals, involve stakeholders, and design projects that meet real community needs. Includes practical templates and a downloadable handbook.

Free short online course introducing essential nonprofit finance skills, including how to read financial reports, understand restricted vs unrestricted funds, and assess financial health.

Practical toolkit to support trustees and organisations in managing finances effectively. Includes guidance on financial controls, reserves, reporting, and key questions to assess financial health, alongside simple tools to improve financial management.

Introductory guide to charity finance covering key basics such as bank accounts, financial controls, budgets, and managing income. Designed for groups starting out or growing for the first time.