Find events, training and funding for charities, CICs and social enterprises in London

  • Event | New Chief Executive - New Challenges - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 5th August 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Transitioning into a role with huge responsibilities can be overwhelming. This course helps new or soon-to-be Chief Executives manage the transition, understand their roles, and increase their confidence. It covers strategic issues, personal changes, legal and technical aspects, and team management....

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  • Event | AI-Assisted Writing - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 5th August 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    A new online course for those who want to combine the efficiency and effectiveness of an AI-Writing Assistant with the heart and soul of their presence and influence in the Charity Sector. AI-Writing Assistants can help you to produce written documents faster and more effectively. But like any Assis...

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  • Event | Duties of a Company Secretary - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 11th August 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Have you recently become a Company Secretary within a charity? Then this course is for you. As charities grow, the legal and compliance issues multiply. Board and governance support increases in complexity. It is normal practice to delegate responsibility for these functions to a Company or Charity ...

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  • Event | Impact: Understanding and Quantifying Your Social Value - Online Course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 12th August 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    A course for anyone who works in the charity, social enterprise or voluntary sector that needs to demonstrate the value and outcome of their work. The capacity to better identify, quantify and communicate the social and environmental impact of an organisation is becoming increasingly important to ma...

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  • Event | Data Protection for Charities: How to be Compliant

    Directory of social change

    Date: 12th August 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Whatever type of organisation you may be, if you handle personal data of individuals then you need to be UK GDPR compliant. This course will demystify the often confusing world of data protection, translating it into something relevant and useful to you. We will cover everything you need to know to ...

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  • Event | Leading and Managing Change - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 12th August 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    In our wonderful, creative, impactful sector, everything is changing; so it’s business as usual. This one-day online course examines the impact of change and how as a leader your role is to navigate choppy waters and be able to keep going when you want to ‘throw the towel in’ in order to deliv...

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  • Event | Confident Communication at Work - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 13th August 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Think about all the successful people you know. What do they have in common? Confidence and good communicators are probably high on the list. Being confident is absolutely key to achieving your goals at work. Communicating confidently helps us convey the message clearly, as well as build our credibi...

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  • Event | Fundraising Strategy - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 13th August 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    For those new to the concept, developing a fundraising strategy can be intimidating. This course breaks down the process into manageable tasks. Participants will learn about the key elements of developing a fundraising strategy, including auditing the environment, setting objectives, choosing a stra...

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  • Event | Introduction to Trust Fundraising - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 18th August 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Learn how to find the right grant-giving charities to apply to, tailor your applications to the different types of funder, create a case for support and develop long relationships with them. In this course you will learn the basic skills, along with some tips and tricks that will support you to succ...

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  • Event | Minute Taking Skills - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 20th August 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Build confidence and capture important moments with precision. Minute taking can feel daunting. Meetings can be fast, messy and hard to follow, and the minute taker is often left trying to make sense of it all. This course shows why the role matters and gives practical ways to make the task manageab...

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  • Event | Managing for Managers - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 1st September 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    An in-depth exploration of good practice in management. This comprehensive course shows you what management really means, how to go about it, how to improve, and how to make the best of your team. It tells you everything you need to know, and lots more that will add value and confidence to your mana...

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  • Event | Finance for Non-Finance Managers - Stage 1 - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 3rd September 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Do you look at lines of figures in your charity's accounts and see random numbers floating across the page? This interactive and accessible one-day online session will demystify financial jargon and show you how to interpret accounts, budgets, and reports with confidence. You’ll discover how finan...

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  • Event | Essential Volunteer Management - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 3rd September 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    This course covers essential steps for effective volunteer management. It explores key elements of good practice, including volunteers' motivations, recruitment, induction, support, training, and legal considerations. Participants will engage in discussions, practical exercises, and real-world scena...

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  • Event | Duties of a Trustee - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 8th September 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Trustees play a crucial role in charities, and this online course equips them with the necessary skills. Whether you are a new or experienced trustee, or a charity staff member, this course offers up-to-date advice on charity boards, legal requirements, best practices, and effective governance. Part...

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  • Event | Basic Practical Project Management - Online Course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 8th September 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Are you new to project management? This course offers you the basics of planning, executing, managing, and keeping track of good projects in the charity sector. This course introduces the basic aspects of good project management, including an introduction to core project management tools, such as co...

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  • Event | Comprehending Core Costs: Why Core Costs are not costs - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 9th September 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    In this webinar, you will learn a crucial overview of the role that core costs play in the fundraising world. The webinar will explore new ways of talking about funding the services that the sector needs to continue delivering. You will learn how to differentiate your funding applications and creati...

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  • Event | CEO's Network

    Bexley Voluntary Service Council

    Date: 10th September 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    A meeting for Chief Executives to come together to discuss all things leadership and Bexley! The agenda will include plenty of time for information sharing, and updates. Registration is required to attend this event. At Bexley VSC and Volunteer Centre Bexley, we strive to create inclusive, respectfu...

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  • Event | Using Data to Improve Engagement - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 15th September 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Data is the evidence that we use to convince people that our activity has genuine impact. In this hands-on, practical course you’ll learn tried and tested techniques for creating engaging data communications for reports, slide decks, websites or social media. Appropriate presentations of quantitat...

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  • Event | Dealing with Difficult Behaviour - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 17th September 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Gather a group of people together and you will inevitably experience some behaviours that you don’t necessarily want. Learning how to handle this situation is going to make your team much more effective. This one-day online course takes place via Zoom and includes a one-hour lunch break as well as...

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  • Event | Writing for Impact - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 22nd September 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    Discover how to write openly and honestly about the good work that you do. Engage the attention of those who might want to support you. Demonstrate the benefits of your work to those who don’t know. Give more people clear, simple actions they can take to become involved. And practice all these wri...

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  • Event | HR for Non-HR Specialists - Online course

    Directory of social change

    Date: 23rd September 2026

    Time: 10:00am


    From employment law and staff contracts to advertising jobs and interviewing, human resources can be a minefield to negotiate. This course will help you explore the basics – including contracts, equality issues and disciplinary procedures – so you can feel confident handling HR issues in your or...

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Please note: All listings displayed here are provided by third-party organisations and are subject to change. Please refer to the partner organisation’s own event listings or website for the latest information.

Discover the latest events, training, and funding opportunities in London, provided by partner organisations working with the voluntary sector in the city.

The events and training opportunities listed here include online webinars, in-person events, conferences, network meet-ups and workshops. Topics of these events include digital skills, finance, fundraising, HR, leadership, marketing, social media, volunteering, and more.

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