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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Event: Coffee & Connect for Fundraisers
Online, Tuesday, 19 May
Free
An online gathering for Somerset-based fundraisers to discuss issues and ideas. Coffee & Connect is a networking opportunity for Somerset-based fundraisers and anyone responsible for...
Training: Lunch & Learn: Community Research 101
Online, Tuesday, 19 May
Free
Research curious? Find out how to get started in the VCFSE sector. There is ever-increasing pressure for the voluntary sector to understand, produce, or participate...
Training: Lunch & Learn: tips and tools for fundraising success
Online, Wednesday, 20 May
Free
Having the right knowledge and tools at your fingertips can help you achieve fundraising success. Join us for this practical, fast-paced Lunch & Learn designed...
Training: Generative AI: from zero to an AI-first mindset
Online, Thursday, 21 May
Free
AI is everywhere, and the conversation around it can leave many of us unsure on how it can be used in our day-to-day work life....
Training: Drugs and Alcohol Use in Children & Young People
Yeovil, Thursday, 21 May
Free
Find out what support is available to the children and young people you work with. Across the UK, 14,352 children and young people (aged 17...
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...
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? ...
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...
Training: Evidencing Need and Impact: showing why your work matters
Glastonbury, Wednesday, 3 June
Free
A practical session on reporting and evaluation, including an in depth look at the Somerset VCFSE Insights Hub. In today’s funding landscape, being able to...
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