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: Creating Neuroinclusive Community Sessions

Online, Wednesday, 14 October

Free

Learn how you can create more neuro-inclusive community sessions for those you support. Reasonable adjustments are ways in which we can change our working environment...

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Event: Somerset Dementia Network – Bridgwater

Bridgwater, Thursday, 15 October

Free

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

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Event: 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. Reasonable adjustments are ways in...

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Event: Adults Safeguarding Forum

Online, Thursday, 22 October

Free

Learn about the support available for VCFSE Safeguarding leads in Somerset. All voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations play a key role in...

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Event: Children and Young People Safeguarding Forum

Online, Thursday, 22 October

Free

Learn about the support available for VCFSE Safeguarding leads for groups working with young people in Somerset. All voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE)...

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Event: Somerset Youth Alliance Youth Work Week Conference

Taunton, Tuesday, 3 November

Free

Where Futures Begin: A day to connect, celebrate youth work and strengthen our shared future across Somerset. Save the date and join us for a...

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Training: Making Community Spaces and Outreach Activities Accessible

Online, Tuesday, 10 November

Free

Practical tips on removing barriers, ensuring everyone can participate in activities and services. Reasonable adjustments are ways in which we can change our working environment...

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Training: Safeguarding for Trustees: Ensuring Compliance

Online, Wednesday, 18 November

Free

Learn how you and your Board can review your organisation's safeguarding arrangements in line with official regulators. Trustees, Directors and Boardmembers of charities in 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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