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: easyfundraising

Online, Wednesday, 22 July

Free

easyfundraising is an online platform where online retailers will donate to your organisation when your volunteers, staff and supporters shop with them. Anything from a...

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Event: Somerset Dementia Network

Wells, Tuesday, 28 July

Free

A networking event for those supporting those living with dementia, their families and carers. Join others working across health, social care and the voluntary, community,...

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Event: The NHS ‘Left Shift’ and the VCFSE Sector: continuing the conversation

Online, Thursday, 30 July

Free

There’s a lot of conversation right now about the NHS “left shift” - the ambition to move from treatment to prevention, from analogue to digital...

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Event: Somerset Trustee Networking Forum

Online, Tuesday, 11 August

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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Event: Volunteer Coordinators’ Forum

Bridgwater, Wednesday, 9 September

Free

Volunteer Coordinators are often the sole person within their organisation with responsibility for volunteers. We invite you to join us at our Volunteer Coordinators’ Forum...

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Training: Meet the Funder: National Lottery Community Fund

Online, Tuesday, 29 September

Free

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest of the Lottery distributors and the largest funder of community projects and activities in the UK. Join...

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Event: Somerset Moves Strategy Partner Engagement Day

Bridgwater, Wednesday, 30 September

Free

Bringing together partners from across health, local government, community organisations, and sport and physical activity. Join Somerset Activity & Sport Partnership (SASP) for this year's...

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Event: Volunteer Coordinators’ Forum: Inclusive Volunteer Recruitment & Onboarding

Online, Wednesday, 21 October

Free

A practical look at how you can remove barriers within your organisation to make your volunteer recruitment process more accessible. Volunteer Coordinators are often the...

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

Online, Wednesday, 18 November

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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