Training and events

Discover free and affordable events and training hosted by Spark Somerset and our partners to help your organisation connect and grow.

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Training: Meet the Funder: Crowdfunder

Online, Tuesday, 2 June

Free

Explore key crowdfunding strategies and approaches for Somerset-based VCFSEs. Crowdfunding is a way to raise money for a project, cause or idea. Crowdfunder is an online platform...

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Event: Somerset Charity Sector Comms Network

Online, Wednesday, 3 June

Free

Peer-to-peer support meetings for charity comms staff and volunteers. Want a friendly space to meet with comms peers in the Somerset voluntary and community sector? ...

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Training: Neurodiversity Awareness 101

Online, Wednesday, 3 June

Free

Increase awareness, build confidence, and start creating a neuroinclusive workplace. Neurodiversity awareness in the workplace is crucial; it transforms the perception of neurological differences from...

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Event: Somerset Food and Growing Forum

Wells, Monday, 8 June

Free

Food, growing and gardening projects are vital for the health and wellbeing of our communities, especially during times of economic hardship. We warmly invite you...

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Training: A practical introduction to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement

Online, Monday, 8 June

Free

You may have heard PPIE mentioned in research projects, NHS conversations, or funding applications — but what does it mean in practice? Join us for...

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Event: Somerset Trustee Networking Forum

Online, Monday, 15 June

Free

Connect with other trustees and directors and learn how Spark Somerset can support you in your role. Are you a trustee or director of a...

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Training: Lunch & Learn: is your safeguarding policy fit for purpose?

Online, Wednesday, 17 June

Free

Learn the importance of reviewing your policy, and how to keep it effective and up-to-date. For organisations in the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise...

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Training: Making Corporate Volunteering Work for You: A Good Practice Workshop

Online, Thursday, 18 June

Free

Hear from Somerset VCFSEs about approaches to corporate volunteering, and how it can deliver real value. Corporate volunteering can be a powerful way to bring...

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Event: Somerset VCFSE Research Forum

Online, Monday, 22 June

Free

A online forum for voluntary and community groups who are interested in sector research. Many voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) groups are already...

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