Learn what AI is, where it is used, its limits, and how to use AI tools safely and effectively for everyday tasks.

Learn what AI is, where it is used, its limits, and how to use AI tools safely and effectively for everyday tasks.

This webinar, delivered by Ian McLintock from Charity Excellence Framework is designed to give you a clear, practical understanding of AI. You’ll learn what AI is, what it can (and can’t) do, and how to use AI tools effectively in everyday tasks at work and at home. No technical background is required.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Explain what AI is in simple, clear terms

• Recognise where AI is already used in your daily life

• Understand the limits of AI and why it sometimes gets things wrong

• Use AI tools safely, responsibly, and effectively

Whether you’re curious about AI or want to feel more confident using it, this session will give you the knowledge and practical insight you need to get started.

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on the 8th September.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

This webinar will help VCSE organisations use social media with more focus and confidence.

We’ll explore how to choose the right platforms, create content that connects with people, and turn everyday posts into meaningful action.

Participants will:

• Understand how to use social media to support clear organisational goals

• Learn how to create content that increases visibility and builds trust

• Explore ways to encourage more meaningful engagement with their communities

• Understand how to turn awareness into action, from volunteering to donations

• Leave with simple ways to review what’s working and how to improve future content

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 10th September.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

In this training, you will learn actionable strategies for effective cross-cultural communication.

Culture impacts how we receive information to how we make decisions. Globalisation has led to the rapid connection of international employees, creating an amazing opportunity for cognitive diversity, but also throwing up challenges in miscommunication and conflict. In this training, you will learn actionable strategies for effective cross-cultural communication, feedback giving and receiving, presentation, evaluation, decision making, rapport building and conflict management. By being sensitive and adaptable, you can collaborate successfully across cultures and tap into the benefits of diversity.

Who is this course for:

Anyone wanting to understand working in a multi-cultural world.

Goals:

1. Enhance cultural understanding and sensitivity.

2. Learn practical strategies for effective cross-cultural communication, collaboration and conflict management.

3. Foster adaptability for successful teamwork.

4. Leverage cognitive diversity for enhanced organisational performance.

Content:

• Definitions: culture, cultural intelligence

• Business & moral case for cultural intelligence

• How cultural intelligence is relevant to work

• Understanding your own culture

• Workplace cultural intelligence tips:

• Cultural intelligence strategies

• Conflict resolution

• Self-reflection: make a personal development action plan

Please note: Participants are required to bring a pen, paper and phone for exercises and to join individually from a private space (rather than from an open plan office or a meeting room with others).

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 15th September

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

This engaging training session explores how Trauma Informed Approaches can strengthen leadership, workplace culture, and workforce wellbeing

Participants will develop an understanding of trauma informed leadership principles and examine how leadership behaviours, communication styles, and organisational systems influence staff safety, trust, and performance.

The course will explore the impact of stress and trauma within the workforce, helping leaders recognise signs of dysregulation and respond in supportive and effective ways. Participants will also consider practical approaches to embedding trauma informed values into day-to-day leadership, decision making, policies, and organisational culture.

Suitable for managers, leaders, supervisors, and trustees across health, education, social care, public sector, and VCSE organisations.

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Recently appointed as a Charity Trustee? Build confidence in your new role, with training duties, strategy and finance essentials.

Have you recently been appointed as a charity trustee?
This interactive session with governance expert Lynn Cadman will help you build the knowledge and confidence to become an effective and informed member of your charity’s board.

You’ll gain a solid understanding of your roles and responsibilities, learn practical tools for developing your charity’s strategy, and receive a concise introduction to charity finance.

About the Trainer

Lynn Cadman brings over 20 years of experience working in and with the charity sector. Her career has included roles at the Charity Commission, as Head of Department at a large charity, and as an external governance adviser. She has led numerous governance and board effectiveness reviews, facilitated away days, and delivered trustee training for charities of all sizes.

Lynn has also written key sector guidance, including Getting on Board’s How to Recruit Trustees and How to Become a Charity Trustee, the first ICAEW Trustee Training modules, and Reach Volunteering’s Trustee Recruitment Cycle. She is a regular trainer for Civil Society Media.

Alongside her freelance work, Lynn is Senior Associate (Charity Adviser) at Edward Connor Solicitors and a trustee of BMS World Mission (1174364) and Mill Grove Christian Charitable Trust (1078661). She holds an MSc in Voluntary Sector Management from Bayes Business School, awarded with distinction.

What You’ll Gain

• A clear understanding of your legal duties and core responsibilities as a trustee

• Tools and frameworks to support effective governance and strategy development

• A practical introduction to charity finance and financial oversight

• Increased confidence to contribute effectively to your charity’s board

This session is specifically designed for individuals who have recently joined a charity board as a trustee.

Book your place now to strengthen your skills and make a confident start in your new trustee role.

This event is fully funded for VCSE groups & organisations in Gloucestershire.

Booking information

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosvcsalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accomodate individual needs where possible.

Our courses are often oversubscribed and we therefore have a waiting list system in place for each course. If this course is fully booked, you can add yourself to the waiting list and we will let you know as soon as a place becomes available.

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosvcsalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosvcsalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 16th September.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

This workshop will help equip you with essential tools and strategies needed to secure and manage your fundraising.

This is an informal and interactive session where you'll have the chance to share experiences with other fundraisers and ask as many questions as you need. Our aim is to make sure you leave with practical insights that you can use right away.

The workshop will cover:

• Identifying sources of funding: Learn where to find potential funding opportunities and how to match them with your organisation’s needs.

• The grants process: Understand the step-by-step process of applying for and managing grants.

• Top tips on applying for grant funding: Discover practical advice and insider tips to obtain successful grant applications.

• Become a funder & choose your projects: Participate in an interactive exercise to experience the decision-making process from a funder's perspective.

• A glimpse into Social Value: Explore how social value could play a role in your fundraising efforts going forward.

This workshop is delivered by Janette Vizard from Bromford Housing and Cate Hemingway from Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance. You can find out more about Janette and Cate on the course bookings page on our website.

Please note the course materials from the sessions will only be sent to the email addresses on the Eventbrite booking form.

Refreshments

Tea and coffee will be provided from 9:00 am with the course starting at 9:30am, but please note that attendees need to bring their own lunch.

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 17th September.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

A highly practical workshop focused on embedding intersectional thinking into everyday organisational practice.

Covering:

• Common barriers faced by people with intersecting identities

• Reviewing policies and services through an intersectional lens

• Intersectionality in recruitment, engagement and communications

• Inclusive data collection and consultation

• Case studies and scenario-based discussions

• Creating realistic organisational actions

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 17th September.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

Powerful Storytelling for VCSE Organisations

Webinar AimTo help VCSE organisations use storytelling more effectively to communicate impact, strengthen fundraising, engage supporters, and create compelling narratives across funding applications, crowdfunding platforms, and social media.Learning OutcomesBy the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand why storytelling is essential within fundraising and communications

• Identify the key ingredients of compelling and authentic stories

• Use storytelling to demonstrate impact and strengthen funding applications

• Create a clear and engaging organisational “pitch” and voice

• Develop stronger narratives and apply practical storytelling techniques across social media and fundraising campaigns

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 23rd September.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

Discover what Business Continuity truly means and why it is important for voluntary organisations.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe what business continuity means
- Explain why business continuity is important for voluntary organisations
- Recognise common types of disruption that could affect their services

Key Objectives

- Build a shared understanding of business continuity
- Challenge assumptions that business continuity is only for large organisations
- Help participants relate continuity planning to their own services and users

Content Covered

- Simple definition of business continuity
- What business continuity is not (e.g. emergency response, health and safety paperwork)
- Why continuity matters: impact on service users, safeguarding, funders and reputation
- Typical disruptions for voluntary organisations (premises, IT, people, weather)
- What a proportionate or “good enough” approach looks like

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 23rd September

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

Part of the Trustee Masterclass series.

Charity boards are operating in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment. As pressures grow and change accelerates, how can chairs ensure their organisations are prepared not just to survive, but to adapt and thrive?

Being a trustee today requires more than oversight and good governance: it calls for adaptive leadership. But what does adaptive leadership actually mean in practice, and how can chairs apply it effectively within their organisations?

This workshop explores the concept of adaptive leadership and why it matters for charity boards. We’ll examine the current challenges facing the voluntary sector, reflect on lessons learned from recent periods of rapid change, and consider how trustees can respond strategically to shifting demands, financial pressures and evolving community needs.

Participants will gain insights and practical approaches to help their boards think differently, remain resilient and lead confidently through uncertainty.

The workshop is designed for chairs who want to strengthen their strategic leadership. However, other trustees and other kinds of board and committee members from third sector organisations are also welcome.

The session will be delivered by Penny Wilson, an expert in governance and trustee development.

This course is fully funded for VCSE groups & organisations delivering services in Gloucestershire.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. Please note we only accept bookings from individuals attending the course and we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 23rd September

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

This session provides a practical employment law update tailored specifically for charities, trustees and senior staff.

Employment law continues to evolve, and charities face particular challenges in keeping up with change while balancing limited resources, reliance on volunteers, and the need to act in line with their charitable ethos.

The session will highlight recent and upcoming employment law developments relevant to charity employers, explain what those changes mean in practice, and flag areas of increased risk. It will also explore common employment law issues charities encounter.

The focus will be on practical compliance and risk management, rather than legal technicalities, helping attendees understand their responsibilities and take appropriate action. The webinar will conclude with guidance on when to seek specialist advice and how early intervention can help charities avoid disputes and protect their reputation.

Objectives / learning outcomes:

• Understand the key employment law developments affecting charities and the voluntary sector

• Be aware of changes to employee and worker rights and how these impact charity employers

• Recognise trustees’ and managers’ legal responsibilities as employers

• Understand common risk areas for charities

• Be able to identify practical steps charities should take to remain compliant

• Know when specialist advice should be sought to manage risk and avoid disputes

Important information

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members. If you're not already a member but are a non-profit organisation operating in Gloucestershire, you can become a member for free here: Become a Member | Join & Collaborate Today — Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. Please note we only accept bookings from individuals attending the course and we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often over-subscribed and we will activate our wait list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place:

Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

Understanding Leases & Planning for Change - Empowering not‑for‑profits to make confident, informed decisions about the spaces they occupy.

This webinar is a practical, jargon‑free session designed to help charities, community groups, and social enterprises gain clarity and confidence about the property they occupy.

Many not‑for‑profits inherit buildings, sign leases under pressure, or operate from premises they don’t fully control.

This webinar breaks down the essentials: what a lease really is, which clauses matter most, how to spot risks, and how to plan ahead for critical dates such as rent reviews, break clauses, and lease expiry.

This session will help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and options – so you can be better informed and protect your organisation’s stability and future.

This session will cover:

1. Why Property Knowledge Matters

2. What a Lease Really Is

3. The Clauses That Matter Most

4. Planning for Critical Dates

5. Future‑Proofing Your Premises

6. Q&A and Practical Scenarios

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 29th September

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

A practical workshop covering key health and safety rules, risk management, and creating a safer, more compliant workplace.

This concise, practical workshop delivered by ABL Health Ltd provides an overview of key health and safety principles and proactive risk management strategies. It equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to create a safer, more compliant workplace.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Understand essential health and safety regulations.

• Identify and manage workplace risks effectively.

• Develop skills to create a safer working environment.

• Recognise the importance of compliance and risk mitigation.

• Strengthen awareness of individual and organisational responsibilities.

Important information

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 30th September

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

This session provides a clear, non‑technical introduction to commercial leasing, specifically for charities, trustees, staff and volunteers.

Many charities occupy their premises under commercial leases without fully appreciating the long‑term legal and financial commitments involved.

The session will explain how commercial leases work, what costs and responsibilities charities typically take on, and where problems most commonly arise. It will also focus on practical scenarios charities face, such as repairs, carrying out alterations, sharing space and ending a lease, and offer guidance on how to manage these issues effectively.

The aim is to help charities make informed decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and understand when and where to get help before problems escalate.

Objectives / learning outcomes:

• Understand what a commercial leasehold property arrangement is and how it affects charities

• Recognise the key terms and financial commitments commonly found in commercial leases

• Identify common risks and problem areas for charities, trustees and volunteers

• Know what activities are usually restricted under a lease (use, alterations, sharing space)

• Understand the role of trustees, staff and volunteers in managing property responsibly

• Be able to spot when professional advice is needed and why early input matters

Important information

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members. If you're not already a member but are a non-profit organisation operating in Gloucestershire, you can become a member for free here: Become a Member | Join & Collaborate Today — Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. Please note we only accept bookings from individuals attending the course and we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often over-subscribed and we will activate our wait list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place:

Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

A brand new online Cyber Security Training course, delivered by the National Cyber Centre Cyber PATH associates.

Security Awareness Training Webinar

​Content:

The sessions will cover the following NCSC Guidance:

• Introduction to Cyber Resilience

• Why it's important

• Different types of security vulnerabilities out there (technical/non-technical)

• Social Engineering

• Strong passwords and their importance

• Ishings (Spear Phishing, Vishing, Email Phishing and Smishing)

• Social media and what you put out there

• Keeping devices up to date

• Ransomware

• AI

• Local Grown Attacks and The Impact

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 1st October

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

The Boutflour Hall, Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, Glos GL7 6JS

The way we work together is changing. As local government and health systems evolve, this is your opportunity to help shape how the VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise) sector works alongside the new unitary authority and the NHS.

Join colleagues from across the sector to:

• Share your experiences and ideas

• Influence future partnership working

• Identify opportunities for stronger collaboration

• Ensure communities remain at the centre of local decision-making

Whether you're a small community group, charity, faith organisation or social enterprise, your perspective matters.

Come and be part of the conversation. Together, we can build a stronger partnership for Gloucestershire's communities.

Understand AI-related risks, how they’re increasing, and learn simple, practical steps to stay safe and protect your organisation.

AI is transforming how we work—but it’s also creating new risks for individuals and organisations. This webinar, delivered by Ian McLintock from Charity Excellence Framework will help you understand these risks and learn simple, effective ways to stay safe online and protect your organisation.

In this course, you’ll learn to:

• Recognise key risks associated with AI

• Understand how AI is increasing potential threats

• Apply simple safety checks when using AI tools or responding to AI-generated content

• Implement practical steps to reduce AI-related risks for yourself and your organisation

Whether you’re a professional, a team leader, or simply interested in safe AI use, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate AI responsibly.

Important information

This course is fully funded for VCSE groups & organisations delivering services in Gloucestershire. To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. Please note we only accept bookings from individuals attending the course and we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often over-subscribed and we will activate our wait list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place:

Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 6th October.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

This webinar will explore how VCSE organisations can use digital channels to raise funds in a clear, human and effective way.

We’ll look at how to build trust, share powerful stories and make it easier for supporters to take action online.

Participants will:

• Understand what makes digital fundraising effective

• Learn how to create clear and compelling fundraising messages

• Explore how to use social media, email and websites to reach supporters

• Understand how trust, transparency and impact support donations

• Leave with practical ideas to improve online fundraising activity

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 8th October

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

Led by ABL’s Senior Bid Manager, this workshop teaches how to prepare, write, and submit successful tenders and grant bids.

This workshop is designed to equip you with the essential skills for crafting strong grant applications. You will learn how to analyse requirements, tailor your submissions effectively, and enhance your writing to be clear and persuasive. Additionally, you’ll discover how to avoid common pitfalls and build the confidence needed to create competitive bids that stand out.

Outcomes:

• Learn the essentials of a strong grant application

• Understand how to analyse requirements and customise submissions.

• Improve clear and persuasive writing skills.

• Avoid common mistakes.

• Gain confidence in creating competitive bids.

Important information

This course is fully funded for VCSE groups & organisations delivering services in Gloucestershire. To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. Please note we only accept bookings from individuals attending the course and we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often over-subscribed and we will activate our wait list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place:

Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosvcsalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

This practical and reflective training session explores the importance of healthy professional boundaries within supportive roles.

This practical and reflective training session explores the importance of healthy professional boundaries within supportive and relational roles. Participants will develop a greater understanding of how clear boundaries support safe, ethical, and effective practice while protecting wellbeing and strengthening working relationships.

The session will introduce the “Zone of Unhelpfulness”, helping participants recognise how boundary drift can occur and the impact this can have on clients, colleagues, and organisations.

Participants will also explore how Trauma Informed Approaches support trust, safety, and consistency within professional relationships.

Suitable for staff, volunteers, managers, and practitioners across health, social care, education, housing, and VCSE settings.

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Join us for this engaging one-hour webinar introducing the core principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB)

Find out about the key concepts behind Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) and their importance within workplaces, organisations and communities.

This interactive session is designed to build awareness, confidence, and understanding of inclusive practices and behaviours.

Participants will explore how unconscious bias, communication, and everyday actions can influence people’s experiences and sense of belonging.

The webinar will provide practical tools and real-life examples to help individuals create more respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environments for colleagues, volunteers, and communities.

Suitable for staff, volunteers, managers, and individuals across the public, private, and VCSE sectors, this session is ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of EDIB and improve inclusive practice within their role.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will:

• Understand the key principles and purpose of EDIB

• Recognise the benefits of inclusive workplaces and communities

• Identify behaviours and practices that may unintentionally exclude others

• Explore ways to communicate more inclusively and respectfully

• Develop confidence in contributing to positive and inclusive environments

• Reflect on personal awareness and everyday inclusive practice

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 15th October

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

For charities to understand, measure and apply social value, meet new laws, and maximise community impact.

For charities to understand, measure and apply social value, meet new laws, and maximise community impact.

Learn to understand, measure, and apply social value to benefit your charity, align with new laws, and support your community impact.

This practical training will help you understand and apply for social value in a way that benefits your charity and your communities.

You will learn:

• What social value is and the key terminology

• A short history of social value and how it has evolved

• Why social value is now a "must have" rather than a "nice to have"

• How social value arises and is measured

• The objectives of the Procurement Act and what they mean for you

• The link between social value and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

• How to prepare your organisation to receive, evidence, and maximise social value

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

Tea and coffee will be provided.

Important information

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members. If you're not already a member but are a non-profit organisation operating in Gloucestershire, you can become a member for free here: Become a Member | Join & Collaborate Today — Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. Please note we only accept bookings from individuals attending the course and we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often over-subscribed and we will activate our wait list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place:

Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 21st October 2026.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

Build psychological safety so teams feel safe to speak up, share ideas and learn from mistakes, driving innovation and inclusion.

Psychological safety is an environment where your teamfeels safe to speak up with ideas, questions, concerns or mistakes.The result? Improved innovation, problem-solving, inclusion andretention. In this scenario-based training, discover organisationaland interpersonal strategies to foster psychological safety in yourmeetings, communications, and hybrid working patterns.Who is this course for: EveryoneOutcomes By the end of training, participants will be able to:

1. Define psychological safety and its impact.

2. Conduct a self-audit of psychological safety within their team.

3. Implement strategies for inclusive leadership, meetings, boundaries, and feedback.

4. Create a psychological safety personal development plan

Content

• Psychological safety: definition and video

• The business and moral case for psychological safety

• Self-audit of psychological safety on your team, discussion in groups

• How to create psychological safety

• Psychological safety in practice

• Personal development plan

Please note: Participants are required to bring a pen, paper and phone for exercises and to join individually from a private space (rather than from an open plan office or a meeting room with others).

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 22nd October.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

Learn how to use AI to find funders, draft strong funding bids, refine results, and improve tone, accuracy, and impact with confidence.

This webinar, delivered by Ian McLintock from Charity Excellence Framework, is designed for anyone involved in fundraising who wants to use AI confidently and effectively—without losing the human insight that makes bids successful. You’ll learn not only what AI can do, but also its limits and how to improve the quality of AI-generated content.

By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to:

• Use AI tools to search for and identify potential funders

• Recognise the limits of AI and improve its results

• Draft funding bids using AI and refine them with your own knowledge and experience

• Check and improve AI-generated content for tone, accuracy, and relevance

Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting with it, this session will give you practical skills you can apply immediately to your fundraising work.

Important information

This course is fully funded for VCSE groups & organisations delivering services in Gloucestershire. To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. Please note we only accept bookings from individuals attending the course and we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often over-subscribed and we will activate our wait list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place:

Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 3rd November.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

Inclusive Decision Making is a practical session for leaders in the sector who want to involve people more effectively in shaping decisions.

Join us for a practical session designed for people who lead every day while juggling limited time, tight budgets, and real community needs. Together, we will look at how understanding ourselves, listening well and creating space for different voices can lead to stronger ideas, better teamwork and more confident decision making.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, you will:

Discover

• What inclusive decision making looks like in practice.

• Why self-awareness is an essential part of effective leadership at any level.

Explore

• How to involve people early, communicate clearly and make sure quieter voices are heard.

• Straight forward tools that support more balanced discussions and improve team thinking.

Grow

• Practical ways to bring more people into decisions, even when time and resources are limited.

• How to build inclusivity into everyday work so they become part of business as usual.

Outcomes

You will leave able to:

• Make decisions that are clearer, fairer and easier to understand.

• Lead with a better awareness of how your behaviour and communication affect others.

• Draw out ideas from the whole team, not just those who speak first or loudest.

• Work more closely with colleagues, volunteers and communities to shape solutions together.

Important information

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members. If you're not already a member but are a non-profit organisation operating in Gloucestershire, you can become a member for free here: Become a Member | Join & Collaborate Today — Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. Please note we only accept bookings from individuals attending the course and we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often over-subscribed and we will activate our wait list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place:

Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

Part of the Trustee Masterclass series.

Most of the million trustees across the UK are committed, thoughtful and hardworking individuals. But even with the best intentions, things can sometimes go wrong. So where are the common pressure points, and how can trustees avoid costly missteps?

Small oversights or misunderstandings can, over time, weaken governance, strain relationships or create risks for the organisation. But many mistakes are preventable if we know what to look out for.

This workshop explores the most common mistakes trustees make and why they happen. We’ll examine common pitfalls such as boundaries between governance and management, board dynamics and decision-making, and consider practical steps to strengthen board effectiveness.

The workshop is open to all trustees. Other kinds of board and committee members from third sector organisations are also welcome.

The session will be delivered by Penny Wilson, an expert in governance and trustee development.

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on November 4th.

This webinar will help VCSE organisations create more inclusive communications and digital experiences.

We’ll explore how to understand different audience needs, reduce barriers to engagement and build stronger connections with the communities they support.

Participants will:

• Understand what inclusion means in a VCSE context

• Recognise common barriers that may affect access and engagement

• Learn how language, imagery and accessibility shape audience experience

• Explore ways to create more welcoming digital content

• Leave with practical steps to make inclusion part of everyday communications

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 5th November.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

This webinar explores how to use practical marketing techniques to nurture your donors to become lifelong supporters.

What makes a donor give more than once? How can you ensure you are always on their mind? Will they be leaving you a gift in their Will? These questions are the backbone of donor stewardship for charities. This webinar explores how to use practical marketing techniques to nurture your donors to become lifelong supporters, to give more, and to do more to support your charity.

Attendees will learn how to create compelling stories, communicate impact effectively, and use strategic engagement to nurture trust and encourage ongoing giving. It is delivered by Victoria Petkovic-Short, Managing Director of apt marketing & pr, a strategic communications agency that exists to #AmplifyImpact for purpose-led brands and charities. Victoria has extensive third-sector experience, supporting charities to boost donations across every stage of their donor lifecycle.

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 10th November

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

Learn how to lead your board effectively, improve trustee dynamics and maximise your charities impact through confident leadership.

Strong relationships and effective dynamics between trustees are key to a board that delivers for your charity. This session is designed to help Chairs and prospective Chairs understand their critical role in providing leadership, direction, and support to bring out the best in their board.

Through discussion, case studies, and peer learning, you’ll explore how to:

• Foster positive board dynamics and collaboration

• Lead meetings that are purposeful and effective

• Support trustees to contribute fully and confidently

• Enhance your board’s overall impact on the charity

About the trainer

Lynn Cadman has over 20 years’ experience in the charity sector, including roles at the Charity Commission, as Head of Department in a large charity, and as an external adviser. She has conducted governance and board effectiveness reviews, facilitated board development away days, and delivered trustee training.

Lynn has written widely used sector guidance, including Getting on Board’s guides on recruiting trustees and trustee roles, ICAEW’s first Trustee Training modules, and guidance for Reach Volunteering. She is a Senior Associate (Charity Adviser) at Edward Connor Solicitors and a trustee of BMS World Mission and Mill Grove Christian Charitable Trust. In 2021, she completed an MSc in Voluntary Sector Management with distinction.

Who Should Attend

• Chairs or prospective Chairs of charity boards

• Trustees seeking insight into board leadership and dynamics

• Anyone involved in strengthening their board’s effectiveness

What You’ll Gain

• Practical strategies to lead your board confidently

• Tools to improve board dynamics and collaboration

• Peer learning from other Chairs and trustees

• Guidance to maximise your board’s impact

  This event is fully funded for VCSE groups & organisations in Gloucestershire.

Booking information

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosvcsalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accomodate individual needs where possible.

Our courses are often oversubscribed and we therefore have a waiting list system in place for each course. If this course is fully booked, you can add yourself to the waiting list and we will let you know as soon as a place becomes available.

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on November 10th.

This practical and engaging one-hour webinar, designed to help VCSE organisations recruit, and retain volunteers from diverse backgrounds

This interactive session will explore the importance of inclusive volunteering and the barriers that can prevent people from getting involved.

Participants will gain practical tips and strategies to improve outreach, accessibility, and engagement with underrepresented communities, helping organisations build more inclusive and representative volunteer teams.

Through discussion, reflection, and real-life examples, the webinar will support volunteer managers to develop more inclusive recruitment approaches that strengthen community connections, increase participation, and create welcoming volunteering opportunities for everyone.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of diversity in volunteering

• Identify barriers that prevent people from volunteering

• Apply inclusive recruitment and outreach strategies

• Improve accessibility and inclusivity within volunteer opportunities

• Use practical approaches to build trust with underrepresented communities

• Reflect on real-life examples of inclusive volunteer recruitment

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 11th November

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

This 2-hour training session provides frontline and support staff with a comprehensive introduction to domestic abuse and its impact.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will:

Understand the legal definition of domestic abuse, including the meaning of personally connected and the recognition of children as victims.

Recognise the scale and prevalence of domestic abuse nationally and in Gloucestershire.

Gain knowledge of the different types of abuse and the associated perpetrator behaviours.

Be able to identify signs and indicators of abuse that victims may present.

Understand the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) and why multi-agency working is vital.

Know their professional role and responsibility in identifying and responding to domestic abuse.

Be introduced to key tools and responses including: DASH, safety planning, safeguarding referrals, GDASS referrals and multi-agency response pathways.

Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for:

All frontline staff who may come into contact with victims, survivors, or perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Support staff involved in providing support to colleagues or employees.

It is particularly suitable for those who need to spot the signs of abuse, ask the question with confidence, and respond appropriately.

Why This Training Matters

Domestic abuse is everyone’s business. Frontline and support staff are often the first point of contact for victims and survivors, making awareness and confidence essential. By attending this training, you will build the skills and knowledge needed to identify abuse, respond safely, and link individuals to the right support, strengthening Gloucestershire’s countywide approach to tackling DASV.

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 17th November.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

Create a healthier, happier, and more productive workplace with ABL Health’s Workplace Wellbeing Training.

This practical and engaging course is designed to help organisations improve employee wellbeing, support positive mental health, and build a strong workplace culture. Delivered by experienced wellbeing professionals, the training provides practical tools and strategies that can be applied immediately within the workplace.Ideal for managers, HR teams and wellbeing champions this interactive session covers key topics including:

• Workplace wellbeing and healthy lifestyles

• Mental health and emotional wellbeing

• Stress management and resilience

• Behaviour change and motivation

• Employee engagement and communication

• Creating a positive workplace culture

• Healthy Workplace Award awareness

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of workplace wellbeing

• Recognise factors affecting employee health and wellbeing

• Promote healthy lifestyle choices within the workplace

• Apply basic behaviour change and motivational techniques

• Support positive mental health and resilience

• Contribute to a healthier and more supportive workplace culture

• Develop ideas for workplace wellbeing initiatives and activities

Important information

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members. If you're not already a member but are a non-profit organisation operating in Gloucestershire, you can become a member for free here: Become a Member | Join & Collaborate Today — Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance

Please note: we only accept bookings from individuals attending the course and we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often over-subscribed and we will activate our wait list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place:

Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

This is an informal and interactive session where you'll have the chance to share experiences with other fundraisers and ask as many questions as you need. Our aim is to make sure you leave with practical insights that you can use right away.

The workshop will cover:

• Identifying sources of funding: Learn where to find potential funding opportunities and how to match them with your organisation’s needs.

• The grants process: Understand the step-by-step process of applying for and managing grants.

• Top tips on applying for grant funding: Discover practical advice and insider tips to obtain successful grant applications.

• Become a funder & choose your projects: Participate in an interactive exercise to experience the decision-making process from a funder's perspective.

• A glimpse into Social Value: Explore how social value could play a role in your fundraising efforts going forward.

This workshop is delivered by Janette Vizard from Bromford Housing and Cate Hemingway from Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance. You can find out more about Janette and Cate on the course bookings page on our website.

Please note the course materials from the sessions will only be sent to the email addresses on the Eventbrite booking form.

Refreshments

Tea and coffee will be provided from 9:00 am with the course starting at 9:30am, but please note that attendees need to bring their own lunch.

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members. If you're not already a member but are a non-profit organisation operating in Gloucestershire, you can become a member for free here: Become a Member | Join & Collaborate Today — Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 19th November.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

Practical Allyship for VCSE Organisations: From Good Intentions to Meaningful Action

A highly practical workshop designed to help VCSE organisations move beyond awareness and good intentions, equipping participants with realistic, sustainable actions that create more inclusive cultures, services and communities. Suitable for managers, leaders, trustees, staff and volunteers in any and all VCSE organisation.

Covering:

• What allyship actually means (and common misconceptions that can unintentionally cause harm)

• The difference between performative allyship and meaningful allyship

• Understanding privilege, power and influence in everyday organisational settings

• Small acts that have a big impact: practical changes to meetings, communications, recruitment, services and events

• How to respond when mistakes happen and build confidence in having uncomfortable conversations

• Creating psychologically safer spaces where people feel heard, valued and able to belong

• Recognising and reducing barriers faced by marginalised communities through everyday decision-making

• Developing realistic allyship commitments for individuals and organisations

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Define allyship and explain its role in creating inclusive and equitable organisations

• Recognise the difference between performative actions and meaningful allyship practices

• Identify how power, privilege and bias can influence organisational culture, decision-making and service delivery

• Apply practical allyship strategies within their own role, team or organisation

• Respond more confidently and constructively when mistakes, challenges or difficult conversations arise

• Identify opportunities to remove barriers and increase belonging for colleagues, volunteers, beneficiaries and community members

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 24th November

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

This 90 minute Getting Things Done Webinar, provides an overview of the benefits, the structure and the practice of Getting Things Done.

The benefits of implementing the Getting Things Done methodology have been proven by people all over the globe who now enjoy more productive, more balanced, and more stress-free lives. This 90-minute Getting Things Done webinar provides an overview of the benefits, the structure, and the practice of Getting Things Done.

Delegates will learn the basic ideas behind GTD, and will have the chance to try a few of the best practices for themselves.

An overview booklet will be provided to support the practical exercises, and to provide a summary of the structure of the core GTD models.

This training is provided by Next Action Associates and is open to everyone, ideal for those new to or with some experience of GTD.

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members

And is subsidised for non-member VCSE organisations.

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per member organisation. Please note we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often oversubscribed, and we will activate our waiting list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place: Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 26th November

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team

For charities to understand, measure and apply social value, meet new laws, and maximise community impact.

Learn to understand, measure, and apply social value to benefit your charity, align with new laws, and support your community impact.

This practical training will help you understand and apply for social value in a way that benefits your charity and your communities.

You will learn:

• What social value is and the key terminology

• A short history of social value and how it has evolved

• Why social value is now a "must have" rather than a "nice to have"

• How social value arises and is measured

• The objectives of the Procurement Act and what they mean for you

• The link between social value and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

• How to prepare your organisation to receive, evidence, and maximise social value

Tea and coffee will be provided.

Important information

This course is fully funded for Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance members. If you're not already a member but are a non-profit organisation operating in Gloucestershire, you can become a member for free here: Become a Member | Join & Collaborate Today — Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance

To enable as many groups & organisations to access this course, we limit bookings to two per organisation. Please note we only accept bookings from individuals attending the course and we are unable to accept multiple bookings in one name. If you would like to book more than two spaces, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and we will aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our events are often over-subscribed and we will activate our wait list process if this happens. We advise anyone interested in booking a place to book asap.

Please ensure that you read our Terms & Conditions of Booking before you book your place:

Booking Terms & Conditions

If you book a place and cannot attend for any reason, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk asap so that we can allocate your place to someone else.

If you have any enquiries about this course, please email bookings@glosalliance.org.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on 2nd December 2026.

Gloucestershire VCSE Alliance team