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Please find below details of training available to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector.

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October 2025
Oct 13
Monday 13 October

This course will go through the basic principles of First Aid and how to react to a situation, allowing attendees to develop confidence in administering aid to the general public.

Oct 21
Tuesday 21 October

Are you applying for grants or funding and unsure how to cover all your project costs?

Join our Full Cost Recovery training session and gain the confidence and skills to ensure your organisation is financially sustainable.

Oct 22
Wednesday 22 October

This Level 2 course provides learners with a level of knowledge to an industry-recognised standard. It is highly regarded by Local Authorities. Successful completion of the course and assessment provides candidates with a three-year nationally recognised Food Safety certificate.

Oct 23
Thursday 23 October

This training session is designed to give charity and not-for-profit leaders a clear understanding of how insurance works and what they need to consider when arranging cover.

Oct 24
Friday 24 October

HEY Credit Union, a not-for-profit organisation, provide fair and affordable financial services. During this training course, we will go through the different services provided by HEY Credit Union and increase your knowledge on financial wellbeing tools.

Oct 30
Thursday 30 October

This training explores the topic of bid writing, helping participants understand and confidently use key terminology. We will break down and clarify important concepts, such as aims, objectives, SMART outcomes, and sustainability. During this session we will explore in detail a small grants programme and identify good practice for making an application.

Oct 30
Thursday 30 October

Join us on this course to explore the responsibility of a secretary, including arranging meetings, taking minutes, and recording meetings in the correct format.

November 2025
Nov 05
Wednesday 05 November

The course addresses the common fear and uncertainty that causes people to freeze during an emergency, replacing it with a structured, confident approach. The course is not only designed for workplaces; it can also be applied in any situation.

Nov 06
Thursday 06 November

This training is perfect for new community groups who are starting to register members and are keen to learn the legal requirements of storing and sharing data. There will be opportunities during the session to work through the different examples of good practice.

Nov 11
Tuesday 11 November

This training will cover the basic principles of how to conduct a risk assessment.  It will enable participants to recognise the importance of risk assessments and become confident in using, reviewing and updating the risk assessment documents.

Nov 13
Thursday 13 November

Much like learning how to perform first aid, sighted guiding is a useful life skill. It will give you the confidence to know how to act when you meet someone who is blind or partially sighted, and the practical guiding techniques to help them if they need it.

Nov 19
Wednesday 19 November

This training session will explore the different legal structures of groups and organisations, such as Community Interest Companies (CIC) and Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). The session will include discussions around the benefits and limitations to each structure.

Nov 19
Wednesday 19 November

This training outlines the requirements of a committee member, what the position entails and how they can work effectively within a committee. The session explores the rights, key responsibilities of committee members, and details of individual roles and tips for keeping your meetings effective.

Nov 20
Thursday 20 November

This session, delivered by ReNew, will give attendees a better understanding of alcohol use. Insightful topics as seen below will be covered during the session, highlighting alcohol dependency and the importance of referral.

Nov 20
Thursday 20 November

Delivered by ReNew, this session will give attendees a better insight into substance misuse including the drug wheel, common misconceptions around substances and the risks associated with use.

Nov 21
Friday 21 November

This course will walk you through the Hull 4 Funding website, demonstrating how to navigate through the different funding opportunities to find the best funder for you. With a wide variety of funding available, this training will teach you how to narrow your search, add filters, and save searches.

Nov 25
Tuesday 25 November

This workshop aims to help participants develop a persuasive funding plan and use techniques that demonstrate their value to funders and investors. There will be opportunities during the session to share ideas with others to promote interactive learning.

Nov 25
Tuesday 25 November

Charities and community groups may need to write reports for a number of reasons such as quarterly reports, funding reports, and trustee reports. During this session we will explore different types of reports and how each can be approached. We will look at tools that can help you to create effective reports.

Nov 27
Thursday 27 November

This Health and Safety course covers essential topics including RIDDOR, COSHH and First Aid protocols, along with fire and manual handling regulations. You will learn through a range of interactive exercises, written text, and video content.

December 2025
Dec 02
Tuesday 02 December

82% of people in the UK are using social media: do you know the best way to reach them?

Our Introduction to Effective Social Media Use course covers the foundations every organisation needs to know to reach their target audience.

Dec 03
Wednesday 03 December

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility- including any size VCSE organisation/group. During this session you will learn the foundations and fundamentals of safeguarding adults and children. Vital learning to help keep children and adults at risk safe in our work and communities. This foundation training session will start you on your journey to becoming safeguarding aware and poised for further, more in depth training in the future.

Dec 04
Thursday 04 December

This course provides a practical overview of key human resource responsibilities tailored for VCSE groups and includes an introduction to common issues facing small organisations.

Dec 04
Thursday 04 December

Delivered by ReNew, this session will provide learners with an insight into the harm reduction process, overdose awareness and the different testing and treatment available.

Dec 04
Thursday 04 December

Perfect for those who wish to gain more of an insight into the risks associated with drug use. The Naloxone Training, delivered by ReNew, covers harm reduction opportunities and life saving actions, as well as the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose.

Dec 10
Wednesday 10 December

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to understand and manage fire risks in the workplace. Typically aimed at Fire Wardens or Fire Marshals, content includes fire prevention, risk assessment, fire control, and emergency procedures. It also covers the duties of employers and employees, as outlined by regulations such as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Dec 15
Monday 15 December

A solid business plan is the foundation of a well-planned organisation and can help you save time when applying for funding and sourcing finance for projects. During this session we will look at steps to creating a simple business plan and explore tips and strategies for creating a good funding application and other finance options.

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Each year Hull CVS reviews our training courses and looks to devise packages which meets the Voluntary and Community Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector’s needs. That’s why we need to hear from you about what training you would like us to deliver!

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