Programmes and Courses

Programmes and Courses

As part of our library of services, CVS provide free and low-cost training opportunities to Cheshire East's voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector. Facilitated by members of the CVS team, experts in starting, running, sustaining and developing sector services. Our training opportunities come in four flavours (so to speak) outlined below. Please do get in touch if you have any questions.

 Bespoke Training Sessions

Does your team need training as a group?

We can provide bespoke training sessions for your organisation. Bespoke sessions can be virtual or in-person or at a venue and times that are suitable for you.

The cost of a private session is £150 for an introductory session (2 hours) or £250 for an advanced course (4-5 hours). Please contact enquiries@cvsce.org.uk to arrange a session.

Core Training (Essential and Specialist Courses)

Cost: From £5 for CVS Members and £25 for non-members.

Further expand the skills, knowledge, abilities and agility of your team with specialist training courses from CVS.

These short-form, highly informative, detailed courses are repeated throughout the year at different times of the day including evenings, and delivered virtually for your convenience.

Who’s it for?

Anyone working, volunteering or thinking of getting involved in the VCFSE sector in Cheshire East. 

What's the commitment?

  • 2-4 hour sessions
  • Virtual attendance
  • Some courses require attendance over two or more dates.

What does it deliver?

Focused, detailed and easy-to-comprehend training on specialised and essential subjects including but not limited to:

  • Grant Writing
  • Volunteers and the Law
  • Trustees' Roles and Responsibilities
  • Volunteer Management
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Safeguarding

If you have a team of 8 or more, we can also arrange bespoke delivery at a date and venue suitable for you. If you would like to arrange a bespoke session, please contact enquiries@cvsce.org.uk.

If you have recently attended one of our training sessions,    we would love your feedback.

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