Support Cambridgeshire have developed a range of online, on-demand introductory training sessions that anyone in the county can access, for free and in their own time.
What is on-demand training?
These training sessions are short, under 30 minutes, and available to watch at any time. They give an introduction to topics that relate to small charities and community groups.
Found 28 bite-size training articles
An Introduction to Event Planning
Introducing the basics of event planning that a community group or small charity should consider when planning an in person event.
Video success: simple steps to get it right
How charities and voluntary groups can use video to tell powerful stories, connect with people, and make a real difference but without making common mistakes, and without a big budget or fancy...
Health and Safety Part 3 – Running a Safe Event
This bite-sized training is for those looking to find out about Health and Safety, this is Part 3 of a 3 Part series and it focuses on running a safe event.
Health and Safety Part 2 – Risk Assessment Made Simple
This bite-sized training is for those looking to find out about Health and Safety, this is Part 2 of a 3 Part series and it focuses on making risk assessment simple.
Data Protection Part 3 – Writing a Privacy Notice
This bite-sized training is for those that want to know the essentials of data protection, this is part 3 of a 3 part series which focuses on writing a privacy.notice.
Data Protection Part 2 – What you need to know
This bite-sized training is for those that want to know the essentials of data protection, this is part 2 of a 3 part series which focuses on what you need to do.
Making Social Media Accessible
This bite-sized training is for those looking to make their social media more accessible.
Getting started with AI in your charity
This bite-sized training is for those looking wanting to get started with AI in their charity.
Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
This bite-sized training is for those looking to find out about safeguarding policy and procedures.
Health and Safety Part 1 – Writing a Health and Safety Policy
This bite-sized training is for those looking to find out about Health and Safety, this is Part 1 of a 3 Part series and it focuses on writing a health and safety policy.
Data Protection Part 1 – What You Need To Know
This bite-sized training is for those that want to know the essentials of data protection, this is part 1 of a 3 part series which focuses on what you need to do.
Fundraising basics for small voluntary groups and charities
This bite-sized training is for those looking to find out more about fundraising basics for small voluntary groups and charities.
Storytelling to Support Your Goals
This bite-sized training is for those looking to find out more about storytelling to support your goals.
Cybersecurity for Small Charities
This on-demand training is aimed at individuals linked to community and voluntary groups and small charities, the goal is to encourage you to consider your cyber security position.
Introduction to Engaging with Businesses: Five Things I Wish I Knew
This training is aimed at small charities and voluntary groups, whether you are at the beginning of your journey in engaging with businesses or seeking a refresher.
Legal issues around managing volunteers in England and Wales
This bite-sized training is for those looking to find out about the Legal issues around managing volunteers in England and Wales.
Where are your next generation of volunteers – June 2024
A selection of presentations made at the 'Where are your next generation of volunteers?' event.
Funding Application Tips
This short module goes through the top things you need to think about when making a funding application.
What is a Committee? Roles and Responsibilities
This bite-sized training is for those looking for more information on committees and the roles and responsibilities involved with them.
Starting your own community group — first steps
This video is for people who are considering setting up a formal group to benefit others in their local community.
Is your group a charity?
This video explains what makes a group charitable.
What structure will you choose?
This part considers which governing structure you might select for your group. Alongside these recordings, you will find guidance links in this transcript.
Writing or amending your governing document
What you need to consider, and we would recommend getting in touch with us to have a chat about what you want to do.
Insurance for small charity and voluntary groups
This video provides guidance for voluntary groups on insurance, the different types of cover to consider and why this is important.
Bank accounts and financial controls
This session looks at opening a bank account and putting the necessary financial controls in place.
Business Planning – Starting your own community group
This session introduces the idea of business planning to make sure you get the best possible result with the resources you have.
What do trustees have to do?
This session is an introduction to the duties of charity trustees, and it is one of a number of recordings we have produced around setting up and running a small charity or association.
Attracting volunteers
This session shares tips on how to attract the people your group needs with the resources you have