The Active Best Practice Network: GDPR Refresher Webinar

The Active Best Practice Network is hosting a free three-part webinar series in September, December, and February 2026.

Each webinar features local experts who share best practice guidance, practical tips, and useful resources, followed by a short Q&A for attendees.

These sessions are ideal for sports and physical activity groups, the community and VCSE sector, and anyone in our network looking to enhance their impact on health and wellbeing

To find out more click the link below

Courses & Workshops | Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire

Community Organising

Community Organisers is a UK network that supports people and groups to build stronger communities through community organising. They offer training and support to empower local leaders and VCSE organisations to engage residents, address local issues, and create positive change.

Their programmes focus on building skills in relationship-building, campaigning, and community leadership to help organisations amplify their impact.

To find out more click the link below

The heart of community organising in England | Community Organisers

The Confidence Framework 

The Confidence Framework is a free, digital self-assessment tool designed to help VCSE organisations evaluate and improve their governance and organisational effectiveness. It guides groups through key areas such as leadership, financial management, legal compliance, and impact measurement.

By using the framework, VCSE organisations can identify strengths, spot development needs, and access tailored resources to build confidence and capacity. This helps organisations become more resilient, transparent, and better equipped to deliver their missions.

To find out more click the link below

Home - The Confidence Framework

Directory of Social Change DSC

Directory of Social Change (DSC) offers comprehensive online charity training covering essential topics for VCSE organisations. Their courses include fundraising, governance, finance and law, personal development, communication, management, and leadership.

The training portfolio features specialist modules in fundraising, management and leadership, personal development, finance and legal compliance, governance, and marketing and communications—supporting VCSE groups to build skills and strengthen organisational effectiveness.

To find out more click the link below

Directory of Social Change - Charity training

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff. By the end of the training, you'll: 

• Understand the key principles of good people management

• Learn how to motivate different people

• Explore tools for managing workloads and setting objectives collaboratively

• Explore assertive approaches in a range of situations

• Practise giving and receiving feedback

• Practise delegating effectively

• Practise managing performance, including addressing under-performance

• Practise different techniques for handling real-life tricky situations (including charity-specific examples)

• Learn practical skills for managing remote line management and team meetings

• Identify a wide range of further resources to support your ongoing development as a manager.

To book onto a session click the the date below

Day 1 Wednesday 15 October 10:00 until 15:00

Day 2 Wednesday 22 October 10:00 until 15:00

NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action)

NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) is a national membership body that supports local infrastructure organisations across England. They provide advocacy, training, and resources to help VCSE groups strengthen their services and influence local and national policy.

NAVCA champions the voluntary sector, promotes best practice, and offers tools to help community organisations improve governance, funding, and collaboration.

Find out more about their work and how they support VCSE organisations at NAVCA click the link below.

NAVCA | The national membership body for local infrastructure organisations.

Pilotlight 

Pilotlight is a national charity that partners with VCSE organisations to provide pro bono business mentoring and strategic support. Through their expert volunteer network, Pilotlight helps charities strengthen leadership, improve governance, and develop sustainable strategies to increase their impact.

By joining Pilotlight, VCSE organisations gain access to tailored advice, workshops, and collaborative projects designed to build organisational capacity and resilience.

Find out how your charity can benefit from Pilotlight’s support at Pilotlight – Join as a Charity.

For Charities

WeCAN

We Can is a Worcestershire-based VCSE support organisation focused on empowering and enabling voluntary and community groups to thrive. They offer guidance, capacity-building, and development services aimed at strengthening the sector’s impact across the region.

We Can works collaboratively with local partners to provide training, advice, and networking opportunities, helping VCSE organisations improve governance, access funding, and deliver high-quality services that meet community needs.

Learn more about their work and how they can support your organisation at We Can – Who We Are.

Who we are – We CAN – Worcestershire Community Action Network