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Training opportunities

We recognise the incredible contribution made by local Voluntary and Community Sector organisations (VCS) in helping residents in the borough.

We know that demands on local VCS organisations has been increasing in recent years and that this is putting pressure on organisations’ staff and volunteers.

This page lists training opportunities for VCS organisations in Tower Hamlets. They aim to develop their staff and volunteers' skills. A wide range of courses are available, covering many topics.

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Supporting Good Governance

This course consists of four half-day training sessions starting in July. It is designed to help organisations implement effective structures and processes to support trustees, ensuring that systems are well-aligned with the organisation's purpose and strategic objectives.

Dates

  • Day 1 - Thursday 3 July 2025, 10am - 1pm
  • Day 2 - Thursday 10 July 2025, 10am - 1pm
  • Day 3 - Thursday 24 July 2025, 10am - 1pm
  • Day 4 - Thursday 31 July 2025, 10am - 1pm

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the NCVO webpage.

 

Charity Trustee Induction and Refresher

This course provides trustees with a comprehensive overview of charity governance, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Delivered over two half-day sessions, it equips participants with essential knowledge to strengthen their organisation’s governance framework.

Dates

  • Day 1 - Tuesday 8 July 2025, 10am to 1pm
  • Day 2 – Thursday 10 July 2025, 10am to 1pm

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the NCVO training webpage.

 

How to manage charity finances

Designed to demystify charity finance, this three-hour course provides practical guidance on essential financial management. The programme covers key areas, including budgeting, reporting, governance, sustainability and futureproofing, presented in a clear and accessible format. Participants engage in two 80-minute sessions, gaining actionable knowledge applicable to their roles.

Date

12 August 2025, 9.30am to 1pm 

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Charity Digital training webpage.

Advanced Excel - Tips and Tricks

This session provides a structured approach to optimising spreadsheets, enabling participants to streamline data management, enhance service delivery, and gain valuable insights. Delivered over three hours, it equips attendees with practical techniques to improve efficiency and organisation.

Date

29 July 2025, 10am to 1pm 

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Charity Digital training webpage.

 

 

 

How to Choose & Implement a CRM

This session provides a structured approach to selecting and implementing a CRM, enabling small charities and community groups to harness data effectively, demonstrate impact, and improve efficiency. Delivered over 75 minutes, it guides participants through a 7-step process for choosing the right database, ensuring seamless integration and long-term success.

Date

17 June 2025, 2pm to 3.15pm 

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Superhighways training webpage.

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Developing a Fundraising Strategy

This course provides a structured approach to developing a fundraising strategy, equipping small charities and community groups with the knowledge and confidence to maximise funding opportunities and make strategic decisions. Delivered over two 3-hour sessions, it offers expert guidance to enhance fundraising effectiveness and sustainability.

Date

  • Day 1 - Thursday 3 July 2025, 10 am to 1 pm 
  • Day 2 - Thursday 10 July 2025, 10 am to 1 pm

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Get Grants training webpage.

Bid Writing

This Bid-Writing Course provides practical guidance to enhance your grant fundraising success and build confidence as a grant fundraiser. Through expert insights, crucial strategies, and friendly support, this session equips participants with the tools needed to secure funding and increase organisational income.

Date

  • Day 1 - Thursday 3 July 2025, 10 am to 1 pm 
  • Day 2 - Thursday 10 July 2025, 10 am to 1 pm

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Get Grants training webpage.

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Data for beginners

This session equips participants with practical strategies, expert guidance, and essential tools to craft compelling grant applications, improve fundraising confidence, and increase organisational income.

Date

Tuesday 24 June 2025, 10am to 1pm 

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Hackney CVS training webpage.

Peer Learning Session: Addressing barriers to volunteering for people with lived experience of mental health issues

This Peer Learning session explores user-centred research on barriers to volunteering for individuals with lived experience of mental ill health, presenting clear evidence for change and practical strategies for implementation, and is free for voluntary and public sector organisations based in or serving Tower Hamlets, funded by the City Bridge Foundation.

Date

Wednesday 2 July 2025, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm 

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the VCTH training webpage.

Identifying Corporate Partnerships

This recording of the Get Grants Identifying Corporate Partnerships Masterclass, delivered in March 2025, features expert insights from Get Grants Fundraising Specialist Julia Worthington. This 1-hour session explores key strategies for securing and maximising corporate partnerships within a fundraising framework.

Date

On demand

Delivery method

Online

For further details on how to access this training, please visit the Get Grants training webpage.

Safer recruitment training

These NSPCC's safeguarding courses, designed by child protection and HR experts, equip you to safely recruit staff and volunteers who work with children. They cover essential steps, like creating recruitment policies, selecting candidates, conducting background checks and handling concerns – ensuring child safety is central to your hiring process.

Date

Self-paced learning

Delivery method

Online and in-person four hours (online) - 1-day (face-to-face)

For further details and registration information, please visit the NSPCC training webpage. 

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Cyber Security for small organisations

The National Cyber Security Centre offers cybersecurity training for small businesses. It covers data security, password creation and device protection. This helps businesses build better cyber resilience.

Date

On demand

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the NCSC training webpage.

Cybersecurity basics: an introduction to cybersecurity for everyone

This session provides a structured approach to enhancing cybersecurity for small UK-based community groups, equipping participants with practical steps to strengthen their organisation’s resilience against cyber threats. Delivered in a clear and accessible format, it introduces five essential measures recommended by the National Cyber Security Centre..

Date

Tuesday 15 July 2025, 2 pm to 3 pm

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Superhighways training webpage.

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Protected Characteristics and Beyond

Delivered by The Council for Voluntary Service (THCVS), this session provides a structured approach to understanding protected characteristics and embedding inclusion in professional practice, equipping participants with the knowledge to foster equity and meaningful engagement. Delivered in an interactive format, it offers practical insights and real-world applications.

Date

Wednesday 18 June 2025, 12pm to 1.30pm

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the THCVS training webpage.

 

Empowering communities

This free course delivered by Open University discusses the most common forms of community empowerment. It explores the barriers to community empowerment and the ways that they can be overcome.

Date

Self-paced

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Open University training webpage.

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

This free course examines the development and support of diverse and inclusive workforces and explores the benefits of diversity for organisational well-being. The course offers practical strategies for recruitment, retention, and cultural integration, and provides examples of successful initiatives.

Date

Self-paced

Delivery method

Online

For further details and registration information, please visit the Open University training webpage.