– 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.
A first aid approach to tackling gambling related harm. To equip people with the tools and knowledge to perform brief interventions and to feel comfortable to refer people on to relevant agencies.
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For staff, trustees or volunteers in community groups or charities in Cheshire West. (Funded by UKSPF)
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Are you new to Canva or looking for fresh design ideas? This beginner-friendly training session is the perfect opportunity to explore the basics of Canva and unlock the secrets to crafting stunning visuals. What to Expect In this hands-on session, you'll learn: Tips for selecting the right fonts, colours, and...
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CWVA will be hosting a series of Volunteer Managers Network Meetings throughout 2025. These meetings are open to staff AND volunteers, community sector OR public sector, who are involved in recruiting, managing, and coordinating volunteers within their organisation. They are a key chance to network, learn from one another, and...
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This session will equip volunteer-involving organisations with the tools and information they need to safely involve volunteers with criminal convictions.
Find out more The session will cover what is our duty in safeguarding adults, how to recognise an adult with care and support needs who might be vulnerable in certain situations, definitions of abuse, signs and symptoms of abuse, best practice for recording and referrals, and safe practice in your setting.
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This session aims to identify how to maintain positive boundaries in life, setting clear limits to protect our emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
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CWVA will be hosting a series of Volunteer Managers Network Meetings throughout 2025. These meetings are open to staff AND volunteers, community sector OR public sector, who are involved in recruiting, managing, and coordinating volunteers within their organisation. They are a key chance to network, learn from one another, and...
Find out more This session will give you an overview of the DWF Foundation grant process and applying for support.
Find out more This is an opportunity for community sector organisations and public sector partners to come together and explore ways of working in partnership. Like in previous years, the event will include CWVA's Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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Understand the challengers of communicating effectively and strategies to overcome them.
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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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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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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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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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This session will give you an overview of the DWF Foundation grant process and applying for support.
Find out more This session examines how unconscious bias influences decision-making, interactions, and workplace culture in ways we may not even realise.
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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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This session will give you an overview of the DWF Foundation grant process and applying for support.
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