Previously delivered courses include – EDI, Marketing, Stress Management, Risk Management, How to Podcast. If you are interested in attending a particular training event please contact us
Training and Infrastructure Support
PCVS assists its members through access to training, education and infrastructure support. On this page are current training events, online free courses and a list of resources.
Training includes seminars on areas such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; deciding on appropriate structure; marketing for voluntary groups; taking care of your mental health.
We also offer 1:1 sessions for members.
What's on January - March 2025
What's on January - March 2025
1 event
NetworkingTraining Education / Learning
Member Only
25/02/2025
10am-12.15pm
PCVS Training Tuesdays – Make every contact count
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Check out training and infrastructure events provided by our members, partners and others! Here you’ll find our calendar of events on media training, marketing, fuel poverty, health and much more.
Ongoing free online learning courses: Introduction level
Ongoing free online learning courses: Introduction level
First Aid - Short Videos from the British Red Cross
Learn five first aid skills in five minutes. It only takes around a minute to learn a new first aid skill but, in an emergency, that minute could save a life.
Action Counter Terrorism/Martyn's Law
E-learning course takes about 45 minutes and provides awareness to help prevent terrorist attacks. It is recommended but not compulsory for operators of standard tier venues under Martyn's Law to have completed ACT Awareness training. Create a free account to access the course, certificate available once completed.
SAFEGUARDING training: basic
13 different level 2 courses addressing different areas of basic safeguarding.
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Ongoing free online courses: Intermediate and Advanced level
Ongoing free online courses: Intermediate and Advanced level
Systems go! Cross-sector partnering for change in health and care
The UK’s health and care system is at a moment of national crisis. It is grappling with persistent health inequalities, over-stretched services and an exhausted workforce. To address these challenges effectively, there needs to be bold, radical action that moves the system to a preventive approach – one that focuses on promoting health rather than simply treating illnesses. On this three-week course, you’ll discover how to address the most serious challenges facing the health and care sector through effective and collaborative partnerships.
Collaborative Leadership in Voluntary Sector
24 hours of learning in total broken down into 8 chunks based on 8 week completion. Not one that can be rushed if you wish to do it properly as it encourages reflective practice. So you need time to reflect. It is an introductory course, however more experienced leaders would still benefit as it creates space for reflection on your development and leadership skills. It has potential to change anyone’s practice.
Stop Suicide
STOP suicide is a campaign that is recognised as the public voice of the county-wide zero suicide ambition. In person and online workshops available to book.
Advanced course for fundraisers: building relationships with donors
Level 3 course suitable for anyone with some fundraising experience looking to develop their skills in big-gift seeking and legacy fundraising.
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Coming soon: Member only information
Become a member to access our full range of online courses and information, for discounted training and events, 1:1 sessions and to gain exposure in our Members Directory.
Member Only Seminars and Courses
Other Resources
Other Resources
Gov.uk information for charities
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Peterborough City Council resources and information for charities
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Buzzacott YouTube videos - trustee training
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Trustees' responsibilities (34 mins)
Over the last decade, there have been several well-publicised scandals surrounding charities and the charitable sector meaning the public could be less inclined to look favourably at charities. As such, there is an ever-growing need for charities and their trustees to demonstrate good governance.Public benefit (10 mins)
Upon its introduction in 2008, the Public Benefit requirement raised many complex questions which bought charities into the political frame. There is no legal definition of Public Benefit defined in the Charities Act. Therefore, whether something is for the public benefit depends on whether there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the practice will result in public benefit.The charity governance code (27 mins)
Set out by the Charity Commission, the Charity Governance Code provides trustees with a practical approach to good governance. Visualised as a house with a foundation and six pillars helping to hold up the overarching principle of Organisational purpose. In this video, we examine each principle and outline what each pillar means and how you could apply the principles in your organisation.
Member Only Resources
Member Only Resources
Finance templates to use
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Improving approaches to funding course resources from Ali Lyons
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Bid Decision Making Tool
A tool for deciding whether to apply for or accept a particular grant, contract or arrangement.Bid writing tips
Tips and guidance on writing bidsImproving approaches to funding
Slide packFirst steps in public fundraising
Document with step by step guide in public fundraising for small charitiesPart 1 presentation
Improving approaches to funding video part 1Part 2 presentation
Improving approaches to funding video part 2Policy templates and examples
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Coming soon: Member only information
Become a member to access our full range of online courses and information, for discounted training and events, 1:1 sessions and to gain exposure in our Members Directory.