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Training for charities, social enterprises or any not-for-profit groups working in Wales.
Why train with WCVA?
We recognise that people learn in different ways and so our training programme contains a variety of short courses, accredited learning, online learning, workshops and seminars.
All of our training is led by experts in their field, who are committed to the values of the third sector in Wales. If you work in a charity, voluntary organisation, community group or social enterprise our training is built with you in mind!
What we offer
Browse our training programme by category, or if you're looking for a specific course you can use the course search and filter below.
Training courses
Dealing with difficult conversations
Skills and techniques for establishing boundaries and managing conflict.
Introduction to individual giving – how to raise money from public appeals
Strengthen your organisation’s fundraising by taking a marketing approach to fundraising from individuals.
Why you should love data? How to collect, understand and exploit data to make your organisation fly
Understand how managing information effectively will attract new donors.
Marketing your services
Learn how to get your message across to the right people in the most effective way.
Charity financial management – Managing costs & budgets
Learn how to cost your services and increase your likelihood of gaining funding.
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Our course your way
Looking for in-house training or content tailored to your organisation? All of our courses can be delivered as bespoke training to meet your organisation’s individual learning needs. Please contact us to arrange an initial discussion about your needs: training@wcva.cymru
Knowledge Hub
The new Knowledge Hub gives voluntary organisations in Wales easy access to a range of online information, networking and learning.
Our projects
Foundations for the third sector
‘F4S3’ is a European project aiming to upskill new employees in the voluntary sector by developing an entry-level induction training programme. WCVA
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Local Nature Partnerships (LNP) Cymru
Nature is not only beautiful, but it is also fundamental to our lives. We can’t survive without it, but Wales’s natural environment
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Information & support | Training & events |
Catalyst Cymru: Resilient Heritage
The Catalyst Cymru: Resilient Heritage project provides in-depth support for heritage organisations in Wales. Following on from the success of the Catalyst
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BME Sport Cymru
BME Sport Cymru helps increase BME participation in Welsh sport by supporting organisations to work with minority ethnic communities. BME Sport Cymru
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3-SET
3-SET are the Third Sector European Team – we’re here to provide advice and training to help the voluntary sector in Wales
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