New FREE Training Sessions for The VCS with H&F Council

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is excited to offer a new series of free training sessions for the voluntary and community sector (VCS), developed in response to priorities raised through the Cost-of-Living Alliance.​

Upcoming workshops are tailored to support both staff and volunteers to build sector knowledge.

​Join us as we dive into key topics like Business Continuity, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Housing Affordability—and more.

View and Register for Autumn training sessions

All sessions are hosted online via Microsoft Teams, with accessibility features such as live captions, transcription and session recording enabled.

If you have any questions or require support to enable your full participation, please contact us at hfcompass@lbhf.gov.uk

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Funding & Support for London Community Organisations

Protection Approaches is inviting applications from London-based community organisations to join Design. Build. Act: Community Responses to Hate, a 10-month programme offering £5,000, training, and ongoing support. Partners will co-design and deliver initiatives to raise awareness of hate crime and support victims. No previous experience with hate crime work is required.

Find out more: https://protectionapproaches.org/design-build-act <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotectionapproaches.org%2Fdesign-build-act%3Futm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&data=05%7C02%7Cnews%40sobus.org.uk%7C3dada68ce5934363e3e908ddeacfcddf%7C443e20609a544318b4243610e79b1b40%7C0%7C0%7C638924900940776215%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BcmrGLtYo%2FaB3y%2B8OXWFkb%2BpwdS1nXwZ5bAsXL84lFs%3D&reserved=0>

Apply by 5pm, Friday 12th September: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Design_Build_Act_Community_Responses_To_Hate/ <https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smartsurvey.co.uk%2Fs%2FDesign_Build_Act_Community_Responses_To_Hate%2F%3Futm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&data=05%7C02%7Cnews%40sobus.org.uk%7C3dada68ce5934363e3e908ddeacfcddf%7C443e20609a544318b4243610e79b1b40%7C0%7C0%7C638924900940812828%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Nc5h4hMAIip432%2BfwylXohlLFi0cSMawhvvHD7w9kJs%3D&reserved=0>

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Back to School for Digital Inclusion

It’s an exciting new season of learning and the perfect time to refresh and strengthen your digital inclusion plans. At Digital Unite, we’re here to help you and your organisation support people with the confidence, skills, and motivation they need to thrive online.

Here’s what’s free and ready for you to explore today:

Digital Champion Project Planning Toolkit
Step-by-step resources to help you set up, run and sustain your own Digital Champion project. Order your free toolkit now!

Free Courses

Free Tech Guides

Easy-to-follow guides covering everyday digital skills – perfect for sharing with staff, volunteers and anyone who would like to become more digitally savvy.

Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your digital inclusion activities, we’d love to hear from you.

 

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50% Funding Towards Mental Health Training

Are you a volunteer who often finds yourself supporting individuals with their mental health as part of your community role?

Through the Mindful Impact initiative by Transpire Training, you can now access 50% funding towards Mental Health Training to help you gain the skills and confidence to support others safely and effectively.

What’s included:
50% funding for volunteers
30% funding for charity staff
Free monthly Mental Health Awareness webinars

Access your funding by using the code MISOBUSCVS when enquiring.

Find out more here: https://www.transpiretraining.com/mindful-impact
Email: courses@transpiretraining.com
Call: 01277 801844

#Volunteers #MentalHealthTraining #MindfulImpact #CommunitySupport #Wellbeing

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Working With Vulnerable Clients Training Course

This course is specifically tailored for professionals engaging with individuals from vulnerable backgrounds and aims to provide comprehensive support in addressing mental health challenges and trauma-related experiences among their clients. Online on 4th September 2025 and 13th November 2025.

Working With Vulnerable Clients Training Course | Online Delivery

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Online Immigration Advisor Training: IAA Level 1 Course 

This entry-level course prepares you for the IAA Level 1 exam and equips you with the practical understanding needed to support clients with basic immigration matters under supervision. Ideal for those starting out in the legal, charity, or advice sector.

IAA was previously known as the OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner)

IAA Level 1 (Immigration Training Course) – Legal Training

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NFP Bid Writing Training Course

Bid Writing: Mon 01 Sep 2025 & Mon 27 Oct 2025

An introduction to writing bids for funding from grant making trusts and foundations. This workshop runs alongside Trust Fundraising covering different aspects of trust and foundation fundraising. Participants should try to attend both workshops in either order. Topics covered: Establishing Credibility, Rejection Reasons, Reserves, Volunteers, Community Support, User Involvement, Finding Evidence, Human Stories, Signposting, Concise Bids, Quoting Statistics, Terminology, Formatting, Proofreading, Funding Timetables, Full Cost Recovery, Under Costing, Contingencies, Financial Controls, Online Forms, Deadlines, Clarifications, Learning from Rejections, Feedback Statistics. NFP Workshops – 18 Affordable Training Courses

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Help to Grow: Business Courses for Small Business Owners

The Small Business Charter is offering two courses tailor-made for SMEs to help grow your business.  

Help to Grow: Management Essentials is a fully funded, online course for sole traders and start-ups. With bite-sized videos and resources, it helps you think strategically and build confidence.

Help to Grow: Management Essentials | Small Business Charter

The Help to Grow: Management Course is delivered by industry experts, and includes mentoring and peer networking. It gives you practical tools to:

  • boost efficiency
  • reach new markets
  • scale up

About the Help to Grow: Management Course | Small Business Charter

 

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Enterprise Support

A great opportunity for anyone running a social enterprise in wellbeing or social care.

There’s a new Start-up Support Programme offering:

  • £2,000 grant (for up to 5 entrepreneurs)
  • 1-to-1 mentoring
  • Group training
  • Networking & business resources

It’s open to people in Camden, Hackney, Islington, Southwark, Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, or H&F, and for businesses that are a CIC, Ltd Company, or Charity.

Registration opens 1st July 2025
Open Day: Tuesday 22nd July, 2–6pm @ The Enterprise Hub (SE1 6NT)
Light refreshments provided
More info & registration link: https://trampolinecic.org/startup-support-programme

 

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Fully Funded Courses

Are you looking to enhance your skills and career opportunities without any cost?

We are offering SIX fully funded online courses in:

  • Counselling Skills
  • Understanding Autism
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Children’s Mental Health
  • Understanding Cancer Support
  • Safeguarding & Prevent
  • Specific Learning Difficulties

Why Enrol?

  • No fees – Learn at no cost to you.
  • Flexible study – Online and self-paced.
  • Boost your career – Gain valuable, accredited skills.

Secure your place today!

Secure Your Spot Today

Prefer to call? Reach us at 01226 958 888.

Eligibility: Must be 19+ years old (by Aug 31, 2024), live in England, and not be in an apprenticeship.

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