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: 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...
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...
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...
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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