Events and training

Events and Training Programme

Funding Fair (Generic)

Voluntary Sector Funding Fair - 25 Sep

Our annual Voluntary Sector Funding Fair will be on 25 September 2024. A chance to hear from local funders, get 1:1 advice about your projects, and network with other fundraisers in the District.

Date: Wed 25 Sep

Time: 9.30am - 3pm

Where: Ashington Community Centre

There will be a break for lunch which will be provided.

We'd love to see you there - it's free to attend!

Southwater library

Southwater Library Drop In - 27 Sep

The team will be at Southwater Library for a free drop in session. Come along to meet us, and to get advice and information about a variety of things. No booking is required.

We can:

  • Help individuals find a local volunteer role.
  • Help you set up a new community group or charity.
  • Help your existing group with governance, policies, volunteer recruitment and funding.

When: Fri 27 Sep

Time: 10am - 2.30pm

Where: Southwater Library, Beeson House

Coffee Morning with EH

Coffee Morning with Early Help - 10 Oct

Come along to Chanctonbury Leisure Centre in Storrington to meet the Early Help team over a cup of tea or coffee! This informal event is for any voluntary sector organisation who works with children, young people and families within the Horsham District.

Date: Thu 10 October

Time: Drop in anytime between 10am - 11.30am

Where: Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Storrington, RH20 4BG

Leadership styles & inspiring volunteers

Leadership styles and inspiring your volunteers - 16 Oct

Leading and inspiring your volunteers is a key part of being a Volunteer Manager, but can sometimes feel like a challenging task. In our Autumn forum, we will be joined by Define Leadership, who will take us through different leadership styles, how you can lead your volunteers well, and how we can use these skills to inspire our volunteers in their roles.

Date: Wed 16 October

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Where: Park Barn, Horsham

Safeguarding Training

Safeguarding Training - 23 Oct

Safeguarding is an essential part of the running of any organisation. This training workshop will cover the key aspects you need to consider in your organisation.

Date: Wed 23 October

Time: 1pm - 5pm

Where: Henfield Hall, Henfield

Cost: Free (£10 deposit to secure booking, refundable on attendance)

This training is fully funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.

Horsham Library Drop In

Horsham Library Drop In - 1 Nov

The team will be at Horsham Library for a free drop in session. Come along to meet us, and to get advice and information about a variety of things. No booking is required.

We can:

  • Help individuals find a local volunteer role.
  • Help you set up a new community group or charity.
  • Help your existing group with governance, policies, volunteer recruitment and funding.

When: Fri 1 Nov

Time: 9am - 2pm

Where: Horsham Library

Trustee Training

Trustee Training - 5 Nov

Are you a trustee for a charity that works in or covers Horsham District?

This Trustees' Week, H3 Solicitors are running a fully funded training session for charity trustees. Whether you are a new to the role or have been doing it for years, this training is relevant for you.

When: Tue 5 Nov

Where:  Blackbridge Community Centre, Horsham

Time: 9.30am - 1pm

Cost: Free (£10 deposit to secure booking, refundable on attendance)

This training is fully funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.

Fundraising Strategy Training

Developing a Fundraising Strategy - 6 & 13 Nov

Are you involved in fundraising for your organisation? Having a clear fundraising strategy is key to ensure that you can keep your services running and supporting the local community. Whether you are a new to fundraising, or have been doing it for years, this training will be beneficial for you. Fundraisers, Senior Management and Trustees will particularly benefit from this two-part course.

Session 1: Wed 6 Nov, 10am – 12.15pm
Session 2: Wed 13 Nov, 10am – 12.30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

This training is fully funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.

Recruiting Volunteers NEW

Recruiting Volunteers Training - 11 Nov

Volunteers are a key part of voluntary sector organisations, but recruiting the right volunteers can prove to be challenging, particularly in the current climate.

NCVO are running a fully funded training session for Volunteer Managers, looking at new and innovative ways to recruit new volunteers. Whether you are a new to the role or have been doing it for years, this training is for you.

When: Mon 11 Nov

Time: 10am - 3pm

Where: Online, via Zoom

Cost: Free (£10 deposit to secure booking, refundable on attendance)

This training is fully funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.