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....

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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...

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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...

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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? ...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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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