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: 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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Training: Working Better Together – Strengthening the Cancer Pathway

Somerton, Thursday, 1 October

Free

How we can work together to improve the cancer support pathway in Somerset. We Hear You (WHY) offers compassionate counselling and emotional support to adults,...

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Training: Lunch & Learn: is your safeguarding policy fit for purpose?

Online, Thursday, 1 October

Free

Learn the importance of reviewing your policy, and how to keep it effective and up-to-date. For organisations in the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise...

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Event: Rooted in Community

Wellington, Saturday, 3 October

Free

Learn, connect and share at this event exploring community-rooted food resilience. Somerset Community Food and Sustainable Food Somerset have come together for Rooted in Community,...

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Event: Inclusive Recruitment for Charities

Online, Monday, 5 October

Free

Explore how you can make recruitment more inclusive - from job adverts and application processes to interviews and onboarding. Reasonable adjustments are ways in which...

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Training: Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work & Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Taunton, Tuesday, 6 October

£25

Gain two Level 3 first aid qualifications in one course, with practical skills for emergencies involving adults, infants and children. This combined course will give...

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