VCSE Training

The Disability Services Advocacy Team (DSAT) support with raising awareness of the different Disability Services benefits and grants. These are Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) and Access to Work (AtW). 

Our team offer a series of specialised awareness and upskilling sessions focused on these areas of Disability Services. We invite organisations and support providers including VCSE organisations to register for these events using their professional email addresses.   These sessions are not appropriate for members of the public.

The current training programme covers the following topics:

• Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Reporting a Change of Circumstances

• DWP Disability Services Support for SEND Schools, Colleges, and Support Organisations

• Access to Work (AtW)

• Disability Living Allowance for Children

• Appointees and Other Payees

To book a session or find out more, contact: disabilityservices.advocacyteam@dwp.gov.uk 

In the Community section you will find links to community projects, funding sources and opportunities.

Click on the community page link below to find out more.

In the Digital Learning section you will find free online course, digital tools and resources to support to support the work of the VCSE organisations.

In the Equality and Diversity section you will find links to Equality and Human Rights Commission and the Race Equality Foundation.

Click the on Equality and Diversity page link below to find out more.

In the First Aid section you will find links to learning first aid, and finding a first aid course near you.

Click on the First Aid page link below to find out more.

In the Funding section you will find links to practical support from funding experts as well as useful guides and tools for charity fundraising.

Click on the Funding page link below to find out more.

In the Governance section you will find links to governance training courses as well as governance training events.

Click on the Governance page link below to find out more.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

To support our partners in identifying when individuals may benefit from a Home Fire Safety Visit (HFSV), our Prevention Engagement Officers offer free, face-to-face Professionals Hazard Awareness training. This training is designed for professionals and carers who work with vulnerable individuals and aims to equip them with the skills to spot fire hazards in the home.

To find out more click the link below

Professionals and Carers | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

The ICS Coaching & Mentoring Hub is a collaboration between Social Care, Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise sector, Local Authorities, Primary Care and NHS organisations across Herefordshire and Worcestershire around coaching and mentoring.  

Our shared aim is “To provide a shared and inclusive approach and system for colleagues across the ICS to access, implement and evaluate coaching support”. 

To find out more click the link below

ICS Academy Exchange - Coaching & Mentoring Hub

We are delighted to introduce you to our leadership & management essentials toolkit for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System (ICS).  Its aim is to:

• Outline important areas of knowledge, skills and behaviours for all leaders and managers 

• Signpost you to resources, e-learning and workshops to support your development 

To find out more click the link below

ICS Leadership & Management Essentials Guide

Stop Loan Sharks is a UK initiative dedicated to tackling illegal money lending and supporting victims. They provide confidential advice, help, and resources to communities affected by loan sharks.

The organisation runs awareness campaigns, including Stop Loan Sharks Week, and offers toolkits and materials to help VCSE groups raise awareness and signpost support.

Learn more and access resources at Stop Loan Sharks and join their Partner Recognition Programme. Partner Recognition Programme - Stop Loan Sharks

In the Mental Well-being section you will find links to Community First, Wellbeing and Recovery College and Work Well Live Better.

Click on the Mental Well-being page link below to find out more.

In the Organisational Development & Management Support section you will find links to The Confidence Framework, Directory of Social Change DSC as well as Active Best Practice Network. 

Click on the Organisational Development & Management Support page link below to find out more.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

This practical session will build your awareness of different types of reporting and support you to tell a compelling story through your reporting. By the end of the training, you'll: 

• Develop a deeper understanding of how to create effective reports

• Build confidence in visualising both qualitative and quantitative data

• Learn how to tell the data story

• Start to develop a toolbox of approaches to ensure your reports are both useful and usable

To find out more click the link below

Training and Events | NCVO

SENDIASS offers free training to increase knowledge of SEND law, guidance, local policy, and related issues. Training includes workshops specifically for parents and carers, workshops for professionals, and signposting to other training providers.

To find out more click the link below

SENDIASS training | Worcestershire County Council

The Zero Suicide Alliance

Through this 20-minute suicide awareness training you will gain the skills and confidence to help someone who may be considering suicide. Anyone can learn how to have a potentially life-saving conversation. You will learn how to spot suicide warning signs, how to have a conversation with someone you’re worried about, where to signpost to for further support, and that suicide is preventable. You will get a certificate when you have completed the training. 

To find out more click the link below

ZSA FREE online training

In the Support for VCSE section you will find links to confidence in frame working as well as links to NAVCA, NPC and Pilotlight.

Click on the Support for VCSE page link below to find out more.

Young Solutions offers a wide range of training for individuals, organisations and partnerships involved in improving the quality of life for children and young people, including Safeguarding and Child Protection, Awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), Safeguarding Adolescents, The Basics of Good Youth Work, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Basic Drug and Alcohol Awareness, First Aid, Detached Youth Work,  and Young People’s Mental Health. 

To find out more click the link below

Training – Young Solutions

In the Various Training and Events section you will find links to Elements Portal Training, Worcestershire VCSE Alliance Learning as well as Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire Events

Click on the Various Training and Events page link below to find out more.

In the VCSE Safeguarding Training section you will find links to Safeguarding Overview & Good Practice, Disability Awareness, Safeguarding as well as Adult Safeguarding Training and Safeguarding in Sport.

Click on the VCSE Safeguarding Training page link below to find out more.

Virtual College offers a comprehensive range of online training courses designed to support VCSE organisations in developing skills across safeguarding, health and safety, mental health, leadership, and compliance. Their flexible e-learning platform allows staff and volunteers to access accredited and non-accredited courses at their own pace, making it easier to fit learning around busy schedules.

Courses cover essential topics including safeguarding adults and children, GDPR, mental wellbeing, equality and diversity, and first aid. The platform also provides tools for managers to monitor progress and ensure organisational compliance.

This accessible training helps VCSE groups improve governance, protect vulnerable people, and build stronger, safer services.

Explore the full course catalogue at Virtual College Courses.

Complete compliance course catalogue | Virtual College