Training events

Looking for training events? Voscur training is now offered via the VCSE Academy, where you will find a comprehensive listing of training offered by Voscur and other organisations in the region

Other events

October 2023

Boundaries in the VCSE Workplace

Tuesday, 3 October, 2023 - 09:30 to 13:30

This workshop is designed to support staff and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to consider, plan, and implement personal and professional boundaries in the workplace.

With the cost of living crisis many organisations have been experiencing greater...

FREE Webinar: Better Conversations - An intro to ACT (DNA-V)

Wednesday, 4 October, 2023 - 12:00 to 13:00

Join us for this FREE 1 hour webinar to find out more about how 1625 Independent People’s pioneering use of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be used in non-clinical practice, such as in community based work, or in schools and colleges with children and young people.

In this...

Youth Practitioners' & Educators' Forum

Wednesday, 4 October, 2023 - 16:00 to 19:00

Babbasa are pleased to announce our second Youth Practitioners' and Educators' Forum kindly hosted at City Academy Bristol.

This is your opportunity for youth practitioners and educators working in the community to come together and connect with other key...

Group Dynamics and Facilitation

Tuesday, 10 October, 2023 - 09:30 to 13:30

Group support can be a valuable and effective intervention for people living with complex or difficult circumstances. The ability to share your knowledge and experiences with others while also learning from the knowledge and experience of others can lead to new ways of thinking...

Leaders Connect

Tuesday, 17 October, 2023 - 09:30 to 12:00

We look forward to welcoming you to the next Leaders Connect event to hear from inspirational non-profit sector leaders:

Martin Bisp Founder and CEO of Empire Fighting Chance
and
Poku Osei Founder and CEO of Babbasa

These two exceptional leaders will...

Recognising and Responding to Challenging Behaviour

Tuesday, 17 October, 2023 - 09:30 to 13:30

Working with people with complex lives can be difficult, especially when service-users might display strong defensive, aggressive, or disengaging behaviours that can interrupt constructive and meaningful engagement. In order to work effectively with clients who may exhibit challenging behaviour...

Women's Inequalities Training

Wednesday, 18 October, 2023 - 10:00 to 13:00

Training description:

Free training session funded by BNSSG Integrated Care Board (ICB) for all mental health practitioners in the BNSSG workforce and all those who work supporting mental health in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VSCE) Sector who also work...

An Evening with ShelterBox - Beyond the Box LIVE: Bristol

Wednesday, 18 October, 2023 - 18:00 to 19:30

Disasters are not natural. Let's stop saying they are. Go Beyond the Box and learn more about how your support makes a difference.

ShelterBox are soon hosting an event at SPARKS, Bristol.

ShelterBox is an international humanitarian charity. We...

Advice drop-in session for community groups, charities and social enterprises

Thursday, 19 October, 2023 - 12:30 to 14:30

Thursday 19th October 2023, 12:30-2:30pm at @Symes Community Room, Hartcliffe, BS13 0BE

Meet with a Development Advisor from Voscur, Bristol's support and development agency for community groups, charities and social enterprises. We’ll be joined by Sam Parker from Bristol City Council’s...

How to Design a Peer Support Service - Workshop

Tuesday, 24 October, 2023 - 09:30 to 13:30

Peer support can be a hugely effective intervention for people going through complicated life circumstances. Being able to receive empathetic support from people who have been through similar situations can reduce feelings of isolation and not being understood. It can also help...