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– We host many different training sessions to help up skill community sector organisations and their staff.

Our training offer is tailored to organisations and the skills you need.
We also signpost organisations to training that is being provided by partners both in the community sector and other sectors.

Understanding unconscious bias

This session examines how unconscious bias influences decision-making, interactions, and workplace culture in ways we may not even realise. It will explore the concept of unconscious bias, its impact on professional and personal relationships, and strategies to mitigate its effects. This session aims to create a more equitable and diverse...

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CWVA Training/Event

25/04/2025
10:00 - 13:00

Get Grants FREE Introduction to Bid Writing in Sports Workshop

Gaining tips on ways to increase income through grant funding, for those delivering sports and physical activity projects!

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External Training/Event

08/05/2025
18:00 - 19:00

Cancer awareness

This session aims to equip people with the knowledge to feel confident in identifying the signs and symptoms of cancer. It will challenge cancer myths that often distort our understanding and present how we can positively contribute to making ourselves as healthy as possible.

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CWVA Training/Event

09/05/2025
10:00 - 11:30

Get Grants FREE Meet the Expert Event: Charity Excellence Framework

Join us to explore the platform’s AI tools, funding databases and resources, and the system’s new AI capabilities.

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External Training/Event

13/05/2025
12:00 - 13:00

Engaging a Younger Generation of Volunteers

This training workshop is designed for volunteer managers interested in engaging with, or maximising the current potential of younger volunteers within their organisations.

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CWVA Training/Event

14/05/2025
13:45 - 15:30

Rural Together Roadshow

Rural Together, our Community Partnership is organising another roadshow for local residents to find out what support is available to them in their communities. It will also be an opportunity for organisations to provide information to local residents, and for them to feel involved, and tell us what they would like...

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External Training/Event

14/05/2025
11:00 - 13:30

FREE Introduction to Storytelling in Fundraising Workshop

Learn tips on how to influence your potential supporters and maximise your fundraising efforts.

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External Training/Event

15/05/2025
12:00 - 13:00

Engaging a Younger Generation of Volunteers

This training workshop is designed for volunteer managers interested in engaging with, or maximising the current potential of younger volunteers within their organisations. As the volunteer landscape evolves, attracting and retaining younger generations — Gen Z and Millennials—, we believe, can bring a fresh energy, provide new skills, and innovative...

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CWVA Training/Event

27/05/2025
10:00 - 12:00

Understanding GDPR

The Chester Bluecoat Charity is delighted to offer its first GDPR workshop to help charities ensure they are compliant.

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External Training/Event

28/05/2025
08:45 - 11:00

Mental Health Awareness

This is a short session aimed to raise your general awareness about mental health.

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CWVA Training/Event

10/06/2025
09:30 - 12:30

Help Your Clients Access Money Advice Services

A short, informative, 2 Hour training session that highlights the benefits of supporting clients to access quality, free money advice.

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External Training/Event

24/06/2025
09:45 - 12:00

Tough at the Top

Our Tough at The Top event provides a unique and invaluable opportunity for charity leaders to network with one another.

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External Training/Event

26/06/2025
08:45 - 11:00

Debt Advice Awareness for Non-debt advisers

Boost your awareness of debt solutions! Join our session designed for community-facing workers to learn about managing debt crisis.

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External Training/Event

02/07/2025
09:30 - 12:30

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