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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.

Communication & Listening Skills

Understand the challengers of communicating effectively and strategies to overcome them.

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CWVA Training/Event

28/10/2025
13:30 - 16:30

NCVO Free webinar: Registering a charity in England and Wales

This webinar will guide you through the process of setting up a charity in simple terms. Explore what makes an organisation eligible for charity registration and gain a basic overview of the steps for setting up and registering a charity in England and Wales. You’ll also learn about common myths...

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External Training/Event

30/10/2025
14:00 - 15:30

Trustee Workshop and Networking

The Chester Bluecoat Charity in partnership with CWVA are delighted to announce our first ever workshop and networking for trustees. This event is designed for: Those considering becoming a trustee and want to know more. Those who are in their first trustee role and would like some advice and support....

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External Training/Event

05/11/2025
08:45 - 11:15

Trustee roles and responsibilities

To outline the legal and organisational duties of being a charity trustee. ​To show how trustees can realistically play a positive and effective role. ​To introduce some practical tools and ideas designed to build good governance.

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CWVA Training/Event

06/11/2025
13:00 - 16:00

Maintaining Positive Boundaries

This session aims to identify how to maintain positive boundaries in life, setting clear limits to protect our emotional, mental, and physical well-being. It will involves challenging our values, how we communicate our needs assertively, and recognising when to say "no" to people or situations that drain you.

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CWVA Training/Event

11/11/2025
10:00 - 13:00

Managing Conflict

The aim of this session is to identify the root cause of conflict. How to effectively communication during a challenging situation, using active listening techniques, "I" statements to express concerns and how we can manage our emotions and apply de-escalation strategies more constructively.

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CWVA Training/Event

12/11/2025
10:00 - 13:00

Understanding Unconscious Bias

This session examines how unconscious bias influences decision-making, interactions, and workplace culture in ways we may not even realise.

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CWVA Training/Event

25/11/2025
13:30 - 16:30

Communication & Listening Skills

Effective communication starts with active listening. In this session, participants will learn how to enhance their interpersonal skills, build stronger connections, and understand the challengers of communicating effectively and strategies to overcome them.

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CWVA Training/Event

09/12/2025
10:00 - 13:00

DWF Foundation Workshop – Making an application

This session will give you an overview of the DWF Foundation grant process and applying for support.

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External Training/Event

10/12/2025
14:00 - 15:00

Managing Conflict

The aim of this session is to identify the root cause of conflict.

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CWVA Training/Event

16/12/2025
13:30 - 16:30

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