Events and training

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Trustee Fundraising Training: Where can trustees start?

Date: 3 November 2026
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

Fundraising for Trustees, where can you start? This session will look at different fundraising options, practical steps you can take for your organisation and how you can support everyone in your charity with fundraising.

Find out more via the booking link below.

From Awareness to Action: Carbon Literacy for Community Organisations

Date: 10 November 2026
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Horsham District Council Offices, Albery House, Springfield Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 2GB
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

This accredited one-day course that will provide you with the knowledge and skills to take action against climate change and give you the opportunity to be certified as Carbon Literate. Come along, wherever you are on your sustainability journey!

Find out more via the booking link below.

Trustee Training

Date: 12 November 2026
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Pulborough Village Hall, Swan View, Pulborough, RH20 2BF
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

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

H3 Solicitors are running a fully funded training session for charity trustees, covering the duties and responsibilities of trustees. Whether you are a new to the role or have been doing it for years, this training is relevant for you.

Find out more information via the booking link below.

Horsham District Fundraisers' Network (Autumn Catch Up)

Date: 17 November 2026
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Location: Henfield Haven, Hewitts, Henfield, BN5 9DT
Cost: Free

Fundraising can sometimes feel like an isolating and challenging task, so if you are a fundraiser for a charity or community group working in Horsham District, you are invited to come along to our free Horsham District Fundraisers' Network.

It will be a chance for you to meet other fundraisers and share knowledge and experiences of fundraising. The meeting will be held face to face, with tea, coffee & treats provided.

Find out more via the booking link below.

First Aid Training for Volunteers

Date: 8 December 2026
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Location: Blackbridge Community Centre, Three Acres, Horsham, RH12 1RS
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

Be prepared for emergency first aid situations at work. Join us for a full day's training course on emergency first aid. The course covers both adult and child first aid.

You will receive an Ofqual Regulated Qualification which lasts 3 years, as well as a manual and certificate.

Find out more via the booking link below.

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Managing your relationships with your donors and funders

Date: 8 December 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

Do you want to have better connections with your donors and supporters?

Underpinning successful fundraising needs to be fantastic stewardship to build long term relationships. The relationships need to be personal, supported, and appropriate. Join us for a free session from fundraising expert, Lucy Stone.

Find out more information via the booking link below.

Volunteer Managers' Forum: Supporting and Valuing Older Volunteers

Date: 10 December 2026
Time: 12pm-2pm
Location: Washington Village Memorial Hall, School Lane, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 4AP
Cost: Free

These sessions are first and foremost about coming together. Whether it’s recruitment challenges, keeping volunteers motivated, or supporting and retaining them, many of us are navigating similar issues. This is a chance to share experiences, exchange ideas, and learn from one another in a supportive and open environment.

In this session, we'll explore the opportunities and challenges of engaging older volunteers.

Find out more via the booking link below.

Essential Safeguarding for Adults and Children

Date: 12 January 2027
Time: 10am-3:30pm
Location: Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre, Roman Way, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9QW
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

Designed specifically for staff and volunteers working in the community and voluntary sector, this course provides a clear and practical introduction to safeguarding responsibilities and best practice. This course covers safeguarding for both adults and children.

Find out more and book your place via the link below.

Fundraisers' Network Plus+

Date: 21 January 2027
Time: 9:30am-3pm
Location: Rudgwick Village Hall, Rudgwick, Horsham, RH12 3JJ
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

If you are a fundraiser for a charity or community group working in Horsham District, you are invited to come along to our free Horsham District Fundraisers Network Plus+ event.

The day will be filled with workshop sessions on engaging with corporates, working with funders, fundraising best practice & available grants.

Find out more via the booking link below.

Limited spaces!

AI Workshop

Date: 4 February 2027
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm
Location: Horsham District Council Offices, Albery House, Springfield Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 2GB
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

You went into the voluntary sector to make a difference. Not to spend your evenings formatting reports, chasing data, or half-finishing funding applications because there simply are not enough hours in the day.

Join Mary Kemp for a free, practical AI session designed specifically for the voluntary and community sector. No tech jargon. No slides full of theory. Just real tools, shown step by step, that you can start using that same evening.

Find out more via the booking link below.

First Aid Training for Volunteers

Date: 11 February 2027
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Location:
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

Be prepared for emergency first aid situations at work. Join us for a full day's training course on emergency first aid. The course covers both adult and child first aid.

You will receive an Ofqual Regulated Qualification which lasts 3 years, as well as a manual and certificate.

Find out more via the booking link below.

Real Talk: Suicide Prevention Workshop

Date: 4 March 2027
Time: 9:30am-1pm
Location: Blackbridge Community Centre, Three Acres, Horsham, RH12 1RS
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

Would you know how to respond if someone told you they were struggling with thoughts of suicide?

Suicide prevention starts with having the confidence to recognise the signs and know what to say when someone needs help.  This interactive workshop equips learners with the necessary skills to recognise and support those at risk of suicide.

Governance and Structures

Date: 18 March 2027
Time: 10am-1pm
Location:
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

Is your organisation set up in the best way to achieve its goals, attract funding and maximise its impact?

Join us for this practical and interactive training session where you'll explore the key governance and structural decisions that can help your organisation grow sustainably and operate effectively.

Booking coming soon!

DBS Checks: Eligibility and Disclosure

Date: 18 May 2027
Time: -
Location:
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

Coming in 2027...

A free training session looking at DBS Checks, who is eligible to get a DBS check and what level of check do you need for different roles.

DBS Checks: Barring and the Legal Duty to Refer

Date: 15 June 2027
Time: -
Location:
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

Coming in 2027!

A training session for VCSE groups on DBS checks looking at barring and the legal duty to refer.