Events and training

Carbon Literacy Community Leaders Training

Date: 10 November 2025
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)

Community leaders in Horsham District are invited to participate in a new Carbon Literacy training course being delivered by Horsham District Council.

This is an 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, to learn and connect with other community leaders on this important topic.

The Art of Volunteer Recruitment

Date: 29 January 2026
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: The Woodgate Café and Community Hub, 4 Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, RH11 9SL
Cost: Free

Attracting the right volunteers starts with a smart, targeted approach. This interactive session will equip you with creative strategies to recruit passionate, reliable volunteers who align with your organisation’s values and goals.

• Understand what truly inspires people to give their time and how to tap into it.
• Create a clear profile to attract people who align with your organisation.
• Learn how to create compelling adverts and marketing tools.
• Explore channels and approaches that will promote your roles
• Build a positive recruitment journey.

This training is for charities, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations working in the Horsham District.

If you have any questions about the training, please get in touch with the Voluntary Sector Support team by phone or email.
Phone: 01403 215191
Email: volunteering@horsham.gov.uk

Recruiting Trustees

Date: 3 February 2026
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Billingshurst Community and Conference Centre, Roman Way, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9QW
Cost: Free £10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance

Are you thinking about how you can recruit trustees to join your charity board?

We know that finding good Trustees to join your board is essential in running a charity, but that it can be a challenging and time-consuming process. This session will be run by Peridot, experts in board recruitment.

This will be an interactive session, with opportunities for discussions and questions about trustee recruitment throughout.

This session will cover:

• What does a good Trustee role profile look like?
• How and where to advertise, and other recruitment strategies.
• How to lead Trustee interviews.
• What a good Trustee onboarding process looks like.

First Aid Training

Date: 10 February 2026
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Location: Broadbridge Heath Football Club, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham RH12 3YS
Cost: Free

Be prepared for emergency first aid situations at work. Join us for a full day's training course on emergency first aid. You will receive an Ofqual Regulated Qualification which lasts 3 years, as well as a manual and certificate.

What does this course cover?

• The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
• Assessing an incident
• Managing an unresponsive casualty
• CPR and defibrillation
• Recovery position
• Choking
• Seizures
• Shock
• Wounds and bleeding
• Minor injuries (cuts, scrapes & bruises; minor burns and scalds)

The course covers both adult and child first aid.

What Qualification will you get?

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace. Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations.

As there are only 12 places available, bookings are limited to 2 people per organisation

The Law & Volunteering

Date: 24 February 2026
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

Understand the legal essentials that protect both your organisation and its volunteers. This course provides a clear overview of legal obligations, rights, and best practices to ensure compliance and reduce risk in volunteer programs.

• Gain an overview of key legal responsibilities in volunteer management
• Understand volunteer rights, organisational obligations, and boundaries
• Identify potential risks and learn strategies to minimise liability
• Explore best practices for compliance and safe programme delivery

This training is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

From Conflict to Closure: Managing Sensitive Volunteer Issues

Date: 19 March 2026
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

Gain the confidence and tools to address difficult volunteer situations with professional-ism and empathy. This practical course guides you through managing conflict, resolving issues, and building stronger volunteer relationships—even in challenging circumstances.

The course will cover

• Identify common sources of conflict and sensitive issues that arise in volunteering setting
• Demonstrate the ability to approach and structure difficult conversations
• Assess the severity of sensitive scenarios and determine appropriate responses
• Apply conflict resolution and closure strategies
• Understanding the value of ending volunteering well

Where: Online via Zoom
This training is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.