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: Psychosis Awareness Training

Taunton, Tuesday, 8 September

Free

Recognise symptoms, understand causes and learn how to support those experiencing psychosis. Psychosis awareness matters. Early intervention, often within the first episode, significantly improves long-term...

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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: Introduction to Youth Work Training

Minehead, Monday, 14 September

Free

Passionate about supporting young people? Start your youth work journey with this interactive two-part training from Turtle CYP.   Start your youth work journey with...

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Training: Leadership & Management Skills Bootcamp – Information Session

Online, Tuesday, 15 September

Free

Our popular Leadership & Management Skills Bootcamp training is back! Join us for this free information session to hear from course leaders and coordinators, and...

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Event: Mental Health Inclusion for Frontline and Community Work

Online, Thursday, 17 September

Free

Learn how to create more inclusive environments for people experiencing mental health challenges. Reasonable adjustments are ways in which we can change our working environment...

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Training: Bespoke Youth Work Principles (half day)

Bridgwater, Monday, 28 September

Free

An introduction to youth work principles, policy, and practical approaches for professionals supporting young people. This 2.5 hour introductory session is designed for NHS staff,...

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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: Coffee & Connect for Fundraisers

Chard, Thursday, 1 October

Free

A gathering for Somerset-based fundraisers to discuss issues and ideas. Coffee & Connect is a networking opportunity for Somerset-based fundraisers and anyone responsible for generating...

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