Events

VCSE Advice & Volunteering Drop In – Harborough

Interested in volunteering? Looking for volunteers? Need support for your organisation? If you’re part of a VCSE ( Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise ) organisation in the Harborough district, come along and meet our Development Officer for free guidance and practical advice. Whether you need support with volunteer recruitment and management, setting up a new […]

06 Oct

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Market Harborough Library

Adam Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7LT

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A Changing Charnwood: Local Government Reorganisation and the VCSE

A Changing Charnwood: Local Government Reorganisation and the VCSE Join us for an opportunity to explore how changes to local government structures could affect community organisations, voluntary groups and volunteers across Charnwood. We’ll look at what the proposed changes could mean for the sector, the opportunities and challenges they may bring, and how local organisations […]

07 Oct

9:45 am – 1:00 pm

Nanpantan Scout Group

Loughborough, LE11 4FX

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Future of Volunteering

Overview Join us for an engaging workshop to explore the future of volunteering and what it means for organisations today. Volunteer-involving organisations are facing a changing landscape. Many groups are finding it harder to recruit and retain volunteers, while volunteer expectations are evolving. At the same time, new approaches such as flexible volunteering, micro-volunteering, online […]

08 Oct

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

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The Leadership Battery: Powering Confidence, Clarity & Better Decisions

Overview Boost your leadership game with tips to build confidence, get clear, and make smarter decisions every day. Leadership takes energy, but what happens when your battery starts running low? Delivered in partnership with Therapy Lounge Collective, this dynamic workshop explores how pressure, burnout and constant demands can impact confidence, cloud decision-making and affect how you […]

13 Oct

9:30 am – 11:00 am

VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

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Adults Safeguarding Training

Does your organisation work with vulnerable adults? Are you unsure of the Safeguarding requirements or simply need a refresh of safeguarding training. If the answer is yes to any of these questions this training is for you. This session is designed to provide participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to protect adults […]

14 Oct

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

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HR Masterclass: Capability Management for Line Managers

Overview A practical masterclass providing confidence, knowledge and tools to tackle performance issues fairly, confidently and at the right time. Following our key Masterclass session in July of this year, we are very pleased to be able to provide our second masterclass available to VCSE organisations, who are managers and leaders of employed staff members. […]

21 Oct

10:30 am – 1:00 pm

VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

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Meet the Funders – Charnwood

Tuesday 27 October 2026 | 10am–2pm | Syston Community Centre, School Street Syston Leicester LE7 1HN An opportunity for VCSE organisations to speak directly to funders. This event is for Leicestershire based charities, community groups and social enterprises Meet the Funders will give you the opportunity to: Float your ideas past potential funders Learn about current […]

27 Oct

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Syston Community Centre

LE7 1HN

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Safeguarding for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Training

The safeguarding of children and their protection is an essential task for everyone working with children and young people. The training takes a step-by-step approach to ensure the DSL is not only trained but confident and skilled. They will learn and know how to establish an open and positive safeguarding culture in their setting, that […]

28 Oct

9:30 am – 4:30 pm

VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

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Trustee Roles and Responsibilities:

Overview Join us for a training session on what it really takes to be a trustee and make a difference to your local community. Being a trustee is a rewarding role, but understanding your responsibilities can sometimes feel daunting.This practical online training session will help trustees and prospective trustees understand what the role involves, the […]

05 Nov

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Online

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Insurance for Charities: A Practical 101 Guide

Overview Get information on insurance basics tailored for charities, so you can protect your cause without the hassle. This practical session, delivered by Gambit Insurance Solutions, will give charities a clear introduction to the main types of insurance they may need, what those policies are designed to protect, and the key things to consider when […]

11 Nov

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Online- Microsoft Teams

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Introduction to Community Interest Companies (CIC’s)

Overview Learn about what Community Interest Companies are, how they work and what makes them different from other types of organisations. Thinking about setting up a Community Interest Company (CIC) but not sure where to start? Our new Introduction to Community Interest Companies workshop is designed for anyone considering whether a CIC could be the right structure […]

19 Nov

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

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Introduction to writing effective funding applications – for groups/charities/social enterprises

This introductory in-person session will explain what is required in a basic funding application. It will explain some of the jargon that crops up when applying for funding and provide you with some tips on how to give your application the greatest chance of success. During the session we will explore some key terminology used by funders and, that are featured in […]

25 Nov

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

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October 2026

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