Training and Events – Calendar
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop – Allerdale
Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Volunteers are pivotal to the work of many of our local organisations and volunteering is a powerful force for change on both a local and national level, but we know that currently it isn’t equally accessible or enjoyable for everyone. Over recent years we have seen many changes to the way in which people volunteer because of the pandemic, cost of living crisis and a rise in loneliness and as a result volunteering needs to adapt to remain relevant, strong and attractive for both existing and future volunteers.
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop – Eden and South Lakes
Date: Thursday 20th November 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Town: Penrith
Volunteers are pivotal to the work of many of our local organisations and volunteering is a powerful force for change on both a local and national level, but we know that currently it isn’t equally accessible or enjoyable for everyone. Over recent years we have seen many changes to the way in which people volunteer because of the pandemic, cost of living crisis and a rise in loneliness and as a result volunteering needs to adapt to remain relevant, strong and attractive for both existing and future volunteers.
Introduction to Canva for non-profits
Date: Monday 24th November 2025
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Struggling to create eye-catching content for your organisation’s social media, newsletters, or presentations?
Sign up to one of Bedrock Basics Introduction to Canva for non-profits learning sessions.
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop – Copeland
Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Volunteers are pivotal to the work of many of our local organisations and volunteering is a powerful force for change on both a local and national level, but we know that currently it isn’t equally accessible or enjoyable for everyone. Over recent years we have seen many changes to the way in which people volunteer because of the pandemic, cost of living crisis and a rise in loneliness and as a result volunteering needs to adapt to remain relevant, strong and attractive for both existing and future volunteers.
Best practice in Governance Workshop 2 – Introducing tools to support Trustees to carry out their duties
Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This session is for current trustees only. Not potential trustees.
This is the second session of our Governance Learning programme. It is open to trustees of charitable organisations in Cumbria.
As an existing trustee you should be aware of your legal requirements, roles and responsibilities. Your duty is to ensure that your organisation is being run in accordance with your governing document and the law.
QA x Bedrock Basics: Social Media for Change Makers
Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free 2-hour workshop for charities and non-profits
QA is one of the UK’s leading tech training and talent providers, specialising in digital skills and career development. In partnership with Bedrock Basics, we are delivering a series of workshops to help non-profit organisations build practical skills, strengthen their impact, and grow with confidence.
Safeguarding Basics
Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Cancer Care, Lakes Centre
Town: Kendal
This workshop is designed to raise awareness of the key issues relating to safeguarding for volunteers and staff working with children and vulnerable adults. By the end of this interactive workshop participants should be able to:
- Explain what safeguarding means.
- Identify 7 different types of abuse and their signs.
- Describe how to respond if you suspect abuse.
We aim to make participants feel confident that they would know how to act if they suspect abuse. Please note that this is a basic, non-accredited workshop delivered in collaboration with Adult Learning Westmorland and Furness council. For accredited courses check our offer Training with VSL Learning | Cumbria CVS
Cumbria CVS AGM: Devolution in Cumbria – What could it mean for the voluntary and community sector?
We warmly invite you to join us for our AGM, which will take place in the Cathedral Room at Carlisle Civic Centre.
Full details will appear here shortly – but book your place!
Using Data to Increase Your Fundraising Success
Date: Thursday 4th December 2025 - Thursday 11th December 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Please note: These sessions will take place on Thursday 4th December AND Thursday 11th December 2025 10am – 12.00pm. NB People need to take part in both sessions to benefit fully from it. There will be course materials sent to read and reflect on between the two sessions.
WHAT – Using Data to Increase Fundraising Success Course will help you to incorporate freely available data into your funding applications to help you evidence and demonstrate the need for your work to funders. It will also help you to use data to describe the changes that your work makes to your target beneficiaries through monitoring and evaluation reports.
Environmental and Sustainability Policy Training workshop
Date: Monday 8th December 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
This workshop will cover the importance of having an environmental and sustainability policy, how to write one, and how to implement effective action plans. It’s designed to help organisations adopt environmentally sustainable practices and understand their impact on the environment.
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