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Training & Events

– 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.

Plinth online demo

CWVA is providing training for community sector organisations that are interested in using Plinth as their community impact system.

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CWVA Training/Event

06/02/2026
11:00 - 12:00

How to write funding applications

For staff, trustees or volunteers in community groups or charities in Cheshire West. (Funded by UKSPF)

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CWVA Training/Event

10/02/2026
10:00 - 13:00

CWVA Volunteer Managers Network – Frodsham

CWVA Volunteer Managers Network returns for the first time in 2026. Meeting are open to staff OR volunteers, voluntary sector or public sector, who are involved in managing or coordinating volunteering activities. Come along to network, connect with other organisations, and share best practice in volunteer management.

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24/02/2026
13:30 - 15:30

Cyber Resilience for Charities

This training workshop will provide an introduction to how voluntary and community sector organisations can enhance their resilience to cyber security threats. Learn about cyber threats and how to build resilience with simple, free actions which can reduce your risk of being a victim Understand in more detail the impact...

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CWVA Training/Event

10/03/2026
10:30 - 13:00

DBS Checks for Volunteers

This is a free training session, delivered by Active Background Checks, available to any staff or volunteers within volunteer-involving organisations in Cheshire West. The session will provide an overview of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks process for volunteers, including: When and how do volunteers need to be DBS...

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12/05/2026
10:00 - 12:00

CWVA Volunteer Managers Network – Chester

CWVA Volunteer Managers Network meetings are open to staff OR volunteers, voluntary sector or public sector, who are involved in managing or coordinating volunteering activities. Come along to network, connect with other organisations, and share best practice in volunteer management.

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19/05/2026
10:00 - 13:00

CWVA Volunteer Managers Network – Winsford

CWVA Volunteer Managers Network meetings are open to staff OR volunteers, voluntary sector or public sector, who are involved in managing or coordinating volunteering activities. Come along to network, connect with other organisations, and share best practice in volunteer management.

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24/09/2026
10:00 - 12:30

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