We’d love for you to join us at our Support Cambridgeshire Open Day – a chance for voluntary and community groups, local authority colleagues, and cross-sector partners in Huntingdonshire to come together as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

This is a day to explore change and opportunity, strengthen local connections, and support each other as we all navigate the evolving landscape of our organisations, communities, and wider world.

Whether you can stay for the whole day or just drop in for the parts that suit you, you’ll be very welcome.

What’s on:

Reach Further with Social Media
🕙 10:00 – 11:30am
An interactive session to help you get your message out, choose the right platforms, and design effective content. Bring your devices to make the most of hands-on support.

Hello, Networking and Lunch
🕦 Drop in anytime between 11:30am – 2:30pm
A relaxed opportunity to meet the Support Cambridgeshire team, including our CEO Mark Freeman, connect with colleagues from across sectors, and chat with local voluntary and community groups.
A light lunch will be provided.

Finding Funding
🕑 2:00 – 3:30pm
A practical session full of tips and tailored advice for anyone looking for funding. We’ll cover where to look, how to prepare your organisation, and what makes a strong application.

Need to work while you’re here?
If you’d like to join us but need to keep up with work, we can offer quiet space for you to plug in and crack on—just let us know in advance.

We really hope you can come along.
Book your place here: Book here

Any questions please contact: info@supportcambridgeshire.org.uk

 

 

This workshop is aimed at community organisations.  It is delivered on 2 dates and attendance at both is required. 

It is an opportunity to learn the basics about safeguarding for Adults at Risk and Children to help ensure that everyone is kept as safe as possible from abuse, neglect and harm. 

Who is it for? 

This workshop is NOT for those in lead roles where an organisation works routinely with adults at risk and children - they should attend the appropriate Designated Safeguarding Lead training session designed for them. 

What will I learn? 

By the end of the session participants will: 

• be able to define the term safeguarding; 

• find out what the local priorities are within Cambridgeshire; 

• be aware of the dangers of the internet; 

• recognise the types of abuse and how to spot them; 

• know what to do if they have a safeguarding concern. 

Who is hosting: 

Your Trainer: Angela Haylock 

Angela previously worked for a small charity for 7 years where she worked as the Designated Child Protection Officer and has delivered Safeguarding training since 2008. In 2013 she set up her own company called The Safeguarding Toolbox.. 

How to book

Please book both sessions.
Part 1: Friday 11 July 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Book: Introduction to safeguarding - Part 1 - CCVS

Part 2: Friday 18 July 12:00 – 1:30pm

Book: Introduction to Safeguarding - Part 2 - CCVS

This training is free to voluntary groups across Cambs.  Priority booking will be given to members.

Please note that by registering for this course you agree to abide by the CCVS cancellation policy.

If you have any questions, please contact us  enquiries@cambridgecvs.org.uk

A supervision workshop to help you refresh how you keep your volunteers engaged and help them carry out their roles safely, effectively, and satisfyingly. An in person, interactive session.

Who is it for?

For anyone who manages volunteers and others and wants to ensure the needs and interests of the group and individual are being met.

What is it about?

Supervision is a key tool in keeping volunteers engaged by ensuring they can carry out their roles safely, effectively, and satisfyingly. This session will let you explore different ways to do this and build on your skills and confidence.

What will I learn?

By the end of the session you’ll have a better understanding of:

• setting up or reviewing a system of supervision
• recognising the importance of clear role descriptions and volunteer agreements
• exploring how different people respond to supervisionYou will also have the chance to practice your own supervision skills. 

You will learn:

• different approaches to supervision
• impact of monitoring and evaluation
• motivational characteristics and the impact on supervision
• supervision skills including practicing active listening, assertiveness and how to give and receive feedback

What to expect

The session is divided into classroom learning and discussion together with group work with the option of role play using case studies.

Who is hosting?

Chris Trevorrow, Training & Senior Development Officer.

How to book

This training is free for voluntary groups across Cambs. Priority booking will be given to members.

The training will take place at Arbury Court.
How to find us

Places are usually limited to 2 per organisation, if you require more places please contact us at: enquiries

Please note that by registering for this course you agree to abide by the CCVS cancellation policy.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: enquiries

We will explore how digital storytelling can help spread the word about your organisations work. 

Who is it for? 

The training is suitable for anyone who would like to explore what is meant by “storytelling” and learn how it can help their organisation. This session might be especially helpful if any aspect of your work or volunteering involves communication, marketing, fundraising or volunteer management. 

What is it about? 

What is storytelling? Why should storytelling be an important part of your work? How can it benefit your group/voluntary organisation?

This workshop will introduce the power of storytelling. We will explore how you can harness storytelling to you help spread the word about your work and reach, communicate, and maintain relationships with new and existing supporters. 

What will I learn? 

In this session, you will learn 

- What makes a story 

- Why you should tell and share your stories 

- How to identify stories and put them to good use 

- The different types of stories you can tell, about your organisation 

- Ethical considerations when collecting and sharing stories 

-  How to identify the different digital platforms for sharing stories 

What to expect: 

On-line training via Zoom, with opportunities to discuss, ask questions and share examples. There will be examples of how other organisations have made use of stories. 

Please email with any questions via enquiries@cambridgecvs.org.uk 

How can you be inclusive, deliver on your equality promises and encourage others to welcome difference in your organisation.

Who is it for?

For those managing volunteers or volunteer-led groups who feel they could do more to welcome people with different life experiences into their organisations, particularly those who face additional challenges and who may feel discouraged from accessing mainstream volunteering.

Perhaps you’d like more ideas around how you can be inclusive, how you can deliver on your organisations equality promises and encourage those within your organisation to welcome difference.

What will I learn?

By the end of the session you will have improved your knowledge of inclusive volunteering and learned practical ways to implement an inclusive volunteering policy.

What to expect

• To gain an understanding of what inclusive volunteering entails and its value to organisations
• How to support your organisation’s equal opportunities policy
• How to break down real and perceived barriers and promote best practice
• How to identify volunteer’s support needs and how to address them
• How to motivate and manage volunteers with additional needs

Who is hosting?

The training will be delivered by CCVS development team.

How to book

This event is FREE to CCVS and Hunts Forum members.

Registration is usually limited to two bookings per member organisation please contact CCVS if more spaces are required.

By booking this course, you agree to the CCVS cancellation policy.

If you have any problems please contact us by email enquiries@cambridgecvs.org.uk