We now offer all our training online. As we are not having to pay for venues we are passing that saving on to you, so all of these courses will cost only £8.00 per person. or £6.00 per person for those organisations that have paid a membership subscription to Community Matters.
To book places either click on the blue workshop title below, or contact admin@communitymatters.org.uk
Tues 16th September 2025 – Safeguarding for Trustees and Community Buildings
This session will look at the legislation, and what trustees need to know and do. It will also look at how best to apply it in a community building setting where you may be hiring space but have little direct interaction with the vulnerable people attending the activities.
Tues 30th September 2025 – The Power of Storytelling to Support Your Goals
It’s a really good idea to tell your stakeholders about your charity, both to promote your cause and to evidence that you are delivering its goals. The best way of doing this is to tell ‘stories’ about your organisation’s activities, which illustrate their impact and benefits. This session summarises the first steps on your storytelling journey, offering a brief introduction on how to make the most of your stories.
Tues 14th October 2025 – Strategic Plans
Strategic plans are one of the key documents as an organisation starts to grow, especially in the current climate where organisations have to search wider for funding. A good strategic plan helps keep an organisation grounded in its work and should help prevent mission drift.
Mon 20th October 2025 – New Social Media Platforms
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, new social media platforms are emerging as tools for the not-for-profit sector. Find out which platforms are being used the most and the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Tues 4th November 2025 – The Essential Trustee
This short session is designed for Trustees of charities to help understand their role, responsibilities and duties.
Mon 17th November 2025 – When Social Media Goes Wrong
What should you do if you are subjected to trolling online? When social media goes wrong, it can have serious consequences for your organisation and individuals. In such situations, it is important to act swiftly and thoughtfully to address the issue and mitigate any potential damage. This session will cover damage limitation strategies.
Tues 2nd December 2025 – Managing Volunteers-The Nuts and Bolts
Volunteers are a hugely important supplementary resource for charities. However, they must be supported and protected, and their contribution recognised. This session summarises briefly the key elements and headline information your organisation must have in place to achieve this.
Tues 9th December 2025 – How to Engage with Businesses
Community Matters offers this basic introduction to engaging and connecting with your local business community. This session is aimed at small charities and voluntary groups, whether they are at the beginning of their journey in engaging with businesses or wish to develop stronger contacts.