Events and training

Plinth Demo (Community Data Platform) - 3 Jul

Certified First Aid Training: 9 July

A full day's training course on emergency first aid for voluntary organisations in Horsham District, delivered by Purple Aid Training. You will receive an Ofqual Regulated Qualification which lasts 3 years, as well as a manual and certificate.

This training will cover areas such as CPR and defibrillation, choking, wounds and bleeding, seizures, and much more.

Date: Tuesday 9 July

Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm (including a break for lunch)

Where: The Allmond Centre, Cowfold,  Horsham, RH13 8BL

Cost: £56 pp (subsidised from the full cost of £70 pp by Voluntary Sector Support)

Summer Online Surgery - 10 July

The Voluntary Sector Online Surgery is an opportunity for you to book a 1:1 slot to speak to a member of the team for advice and information around:

• Volunteer Recruitment / Management
• Funding
• Setting up a charity, community group or social enterprise
• Governance and policies
• Any other questions you might have

Date: Wed 10 July

Time: Book a one-hour slot between 9.30am and 2.30pm

Where: Online, via Microsoft Teams

Ask anything about fundraising - 16 Jul

Do you have any questions about fundraising?

Come along to this free session to ask Lucy Stone, from No Stone Unturned Fundraising, any questions you have. With over 20 years of fundraising experience, she has a wealth of knowledge that she can share with you.

This training is for voluntary sector organisations across West Sussex. If you are delivering services in Horsham District, you can book your place as a member of Horsham District Council's Voluntary Sector Support.

Date: Tue 16 Jul

Time: 1pm - 2.30pm

Where: Online, via Zoom

Billingshurst Library Drop In - 18 Jul

Come along to Billingshurst Library to meet the team!

We can help you find volunteering roles in your local area.

We can help charities and community groups  with funding, volunteer recruitment, policies and tricky charity issues.

Date: Thu 18 July

Time: drop in between 10am and 2.30pm

Where: Billingshurst Library

Information Session: DEFRA Village Halls Main Grants Fund - 24 Jul

A chance to get support from our Grants and Funding Officer with applying for the latest release of DEFRA grants of up to £75000 towards improvements to rural community buildings.

This information session is for voluntary and community organisations looking after community buildings/village halls in Rural Horsham District. We will talk through the details of the fund and criteria, FAQs and look at the key application questions.

Date: 24 July

Time:  2pm - 3pm

Where: Online, via Teams

How can you find new ways to raise funds? - 19 Sep

Having a range of income streams is vital to keeping you organisation resilient. No Stone Unturned Fundraising is running a free session looking at different ways to raise money for your organisation.

This training is for voluntary sector organisations across West Sussex. If you are delivering services in Horsham District, you can book your place as a member of Horsham District Council's Voluntary Sector Support.

Date: Thu 19 Sep

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Where: Online, via Zoom

Voluntary Sector Funding Fair - 25 Sep

Our annual Voluntary Sector Funding Fair will be on 25 September 2024. A chance to hear from, funders, get 1:1 advice about your projects, and network with other fundraisers in the District.

Date: Wed 25 Sep

Time: 9.30am - 3pm

Where: Ashington Community Centre

We'd love to see you there.

Leadership styles and inspiring your volunteers - 16 Oct

Leading and inspiring your volunteers is a key part of being a Volunteer Manager, but can sometimes feel like a challenging task. In our Autumn forum, we will be joined by Define Leadership, who will take us through different leadership styles, how you can lead your volunteers well, and how we can use these skills to inspire our volunteers in their roles.

Date: Wed 16 October

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Where: Park Barn, Horsham