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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.

Frodsham, Helsby & Elton Together Networking Event

Frodsham, Helsby & Elton Together is a group of people from different organisations and services, who have come together to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community and is part of the Cheshire West wide Community Partnership programme

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External Training/Event

18/03/2025
11:00 - 13:00

Help Your Clients Access Money Advice – Cheshire, Wirral, Merseyside, North Wales

Help Your Clients Access Money Advice - free 2 hour webinar with Pennysmart CIC. 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

19/03/2025
09:45 - 12:00

Rural Together Community Roadshow

Join Rural Together and a wide range of organisations who provide health and wellbeing support in your area, such as: Mental Health / Social Prescribing / Finances / Transport / Employment / Carers Organisations wanting a table please let claire@ruraltogether.org.uk know as soon as possible

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External Training/Event

19/03/2025
12:30 - 15:00

Workshop: Introduction to Book Keeping for the VCSE Sector

You’ve been invited to our latest workshop which provides you with an introduction to Book Keeping for the VCSE Sector

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External Training/Event

19/03/2025
11:30 - 12:30

Theory of change in ten steps

A theory of change process encourages us to reflect on our aims and plans, to discuss them with others, and to make them explicit. We see this process as the foundation of charity strategy, evaluation and communication. This seminar will run through how to develop a theory of change, based...

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External Training/Event

19/03/2025
10:30 - 12:00

Positive boundaries

This session aims to identify how to maintain positive boundaries in life, setting clear limits to protect our emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. It will involve 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

21/03/2025
10:00 - 13:00

Clear Minds Mental Health Workshop

Join us for a virtual Clear Minds Mental Health Workshop where we'll explore ways to keep our minds healthy, strong and resilient!

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External Training/Event

21/03/2025
09:30 - 15:30

Mental Health Champions

This course is designed to empower frontline workers with the skills and knowledge to recognise signs, symptoms and behaviours of mental health issues.

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CWVA Training/Event

24/03/2025
09:30 - 16:00

Mental health awareness

This is a short session aimed to raise your general awareness about mental health. Over the morning session, we will look at what mental health is, some common mental illnesses, some signs that might mean someone needs support with their mental health, how we can support someone who is experiencing mental...

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CWVA Training/Event

25/03/2025
09:30 - 12:30

West Cheshire Food Summit

West Cheshire Food Partnership is delighted to announce that the second West Cheshire Food Summit will take place on Tuesday 25th March 2025 at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall. After a fantastic first food summit in July 2023, the aim of the event will be to share progress and learning across...

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CWVA Training/Event

25/03/2025
09:00 - 14:00

Cheshire and Warrington devolution workshop

The Government has launched an eight-week consultation asking for views on its proposal for a Mayoral Combined Authority in Cheshire and Warrington. Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA) has been engaged with initial discussions about devolution and is creating a collective response for the community sector. This workshop will introduce devolution...

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CWVA Training/Event

26/03/2025
10:00 - 12:00

Strengthening Your Charity Board: Strategies for Recruitment & Retention

Join Fair Collective's Katy Baker to gain practical insights into recruiting, onboarding, and retaining exceptional trustees.

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External Training/Event

26/03/2025
11:00 - 12:00

Mental Health First Aid Level 2 (Online Evening Course) March 27th

Join Three Dimensional Training's accredited remote evening course! Gain the skills and tools to support colleagues with mental health challenges.

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External Training/Event

27/03/2025
18:00 - 20:30

Cheshire West and Chester Spring 2025 – Project Creator Workshop

Join Cheshire West and Chester and Spacehive for this online workshop to discover how you can start a community-led project.

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External Training/Event

01/04/2025
16:00 - 17:00

Debt Advice Awareness for Non-debt advisers – a free 3 hour webinar with Pennysmart CIC

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

02/04/2025
09:30 - 12:30

Lloyds Bank Foundation – racial equity programme webinar and Q&A

As part of our funding programme, we are awarding unrestricted grants of £75,000 over three years, alongside tailored development support, for registered charities and CICs which are led by and working with people who are experiencing economic inequity because of their race or ethnicity.

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External Training/Event

03/04/2025
10:30 - 12:00

Mental Health First Aid Level 2 (Online Evening Course) April 3rd

Join Three Dimensional Training's accredited remote evening course! Gain the skills and tools to support colleagues with mental health challenges.

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External Training/Event

03/04/2025
18:00 - 20:30

Managing conflict

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

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CWVA Training/Event

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

Get Grants FREE Introduction to Legacy Fundraising Workshop

Get Grants offers a FREE taster session that will help you establish a legacy fundraising plan.

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External Training/Event

07/04/2025
13:00 - 14:00

Get Grants FREE Introduction to Bid Writing Workshop

Get Grants offers a FREE virtual taster session of our popular Bid Writing for Charities and Community Groups Course!

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External Training/Event

08/04/2025
12:00 - 13:00

Mental Health First Aid Level 2 (Online Evening Course) April 10th

Join Three Dimensional Training's accredited remote evening course! Gain the skills and tools to support colleagues with mental health challenges.

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External Training/Event

10/04/2025
18:00 - 20:30

Mental Health First Aid Level 2 (Online Evening Course) April 17th

Join Three Dimensional Training's accredited remote evening course! Gain the skills and tools to support colleagues with mental health challenges.

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External Training/Event

17/04/2025
18:00 - 20:30

DWF Foundation – Considering Sustainability When Planning Your Project

Please join us for this online workshop to discuss how you can build sustainability into your project delivery and charity management.

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External Training/Event

22/04/2025
15:00 - 16:00

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

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

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