Upcoming Courses:
Understanding Different Trustee Roles - NEW free eLearning course for groups in Cheshire East
Do you know trustee roles go beyond Chair, Treasurer and Secretary? This free 30-minute course explores the many roles trustees can take, from safeguarding to fundraising, as well as how to assign roles fairly and add real value to your organisation. To view the course click here.
View all of our eLearning courses and live sessions here; All Products - CVSCE eLearning.
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
- Neurodivergence in the Voluntary Sector - Tuesday 14th April 2026, 1pm-3pm on Zoom
- Introduction to Grant Applications - Wednesday 29th April, 4pm-6pm on Zoom
May 2026
- Introduction to Volunteer Management - Thursday 7th May 2026, 10am-12pm on Zoom
- Social Media Basics - Tuesday 12th May 2026, 11am–12pm on Zoom
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Tuesday 19th May 2026, 1pm-3pm on Zoom
June 2026
- Volunteers and the Law (2-part course) - Thursday 11th and 18th June 2026, 10am-12pm on Zoom
- Social Media Further Skills: Strategy Planning and Analytics - Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 2pm – 3pm on Zoom
August 2026
November 2026
December 2026
We are proud to offer a range of training options for staff and volunteers of VCFSE organisations in Cheshire East. From live Zoom sessions and private in-person courses to our new eLearning modules, we offer comprehensive solutions for your core training needs delivered by our experienced trainers qualified in Level 3 AET (Award in Education and Training) and/or certTESOL certified.
Discover Our Free Governance Webpage – Designed for Non-Profits in Cheshire East
Looking to improve compliance and strengthen your governance practices? Our new webpage is here to help. It features a selection of useful resources to support your organisation, including short guidance videos, links to policy templates, and a downloadable policy checklist.
New eLearning
We are delighted to launch our eLearning platform; an accessible, convenient, and affordable way to access core training at your own pace. Introductory courses are only £5 for 30 days’ access. See all courses here: All Products - CVSCE eLearning.
If you have any questions or comments on the platform, please email helen.roger@cvsce.org.uk. Your input will help us create a user-friendly, effective learning experience tailored to your needs.
Live Zoom courses
We will continue to offer a range of live public courses on Zoom for core topics including introductions to safeguarding, boundaries, volunteer management, trustee roles & responsibilities and grant applications. You can view and register for our live courses on our training platform here. Courses start from £10 per person for VCFSE organisations in Cheshire East.
CVS Bespoke and Private Training Sessions
If you would like to expand the skills, knowledge, abilities and agility of your team we've got you covered. We at CVS provide a variety of expert-led training opportunities, from requisite or essential training for people working or volunteering in the sector to specialist training in fields like grant writing and trusteeship. We hold both in-person and virtual training sessions (details found in each training description). Session costs available on request, with a substantial discount for CVS members!
VCFSE Essentials Course
Do your volunteers and staff have the essential training to work in the VCFSE sector? This private course will guide you through the basic training for working or volunteering in the sector and will enable your team to work compliantly. It is also useful refresher training.
Modules include the 5 topics below, but we can also cover other topics (e.g., GDPR) and adjust the content to match your team’s needs.
- Safeguarding
- Boundaries
- Equality & Diversity
- Mental Health Awareness
- Cyber security
Please contact enquiries@cvsce.org.uk to get a quote and arrange a session at a day and time suitable for you.
Foundation for Funding Support
- Are you struggling with funding?
- Is your team more reactive than proactive?
- Are there developments that you never have time to implement?
As part of the CVS service we offer all members guidance on building a strong foundation for funding, this includes looking critically at your organisation and developing your strategic plan. Please contact enquiries@cvsce.org.uk to find out more.
If you would like an in-depth look at your strategy we offer paid-for consultancy services which can read more about here; Paid For Services.
Note, CVS membership is free to any VCFSE organisation in Cheshire East. Please email enquiries@cvsce.org.uk if you would like to become a member.
