Training and Events – Calendar
QA x Bedrock Basics: Teach the Nation Introduction to Web Development for Non-Profits
Date: Thursday 13th November 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free 4-hour online workshop
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.
Cumbria Volunteering Strategy Engagement Workshop – Barrow
Date: Friday 14th 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.
COUNTYWIDE – Beginners Guide to the Cumbria Observatory – home of all the best data on our county
Date: Monday 17th November 2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Do you struggle to find good, reliable data about the people you work with and where they live?
Could you do with good, reliable data to support project development or funding applications?
Are you interested in learning more about specific issues like housing, employment, crime etc?
Why not join us at this session?
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
