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

Categories:

Bespoke , Public engagement

Public engagement: theory and practice

23, 24 JUNE & 15 JULY 2026
Our accredited course provides you with a greater awareness and understanding of the theory and practice of engagement.

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Bespoke , Governance & safeguarding

An introduction to data protection for the voluntary sector

4 MARCH 2026
This half day course will provide you with key information about UK Data Protection legislation including the EU & UK GDPR, providing you with an awareness of data protection and its impact on your role.

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Communications , Public engagement

Welshifying your social media

WELSH – 3 MARCH 2026 & ENGLISH – 4 MARCH 2026
Learn how to create catchy and effective content bilingually on social media.

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Bespoke , Governance & safeguarding

Safeguarding training for Group B practitioners

24 & 31 MARCH 2026
Safeguarding blended learning for Group B practitioners working in any setting or with any age group (generic).
All learners must have completed the Group A module within 3 years of joining this training.

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Bespoke , Communications

Social media for the voluntary sector

New course dates coming soon
Explore how your charity or community group can use social media more effectively to influence and engage with your audience.

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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 complete our bespoke training request form and a member of our team will be in touch.  For any other enquiries please email training@wcva.cymru.

Knowledge Hub

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The new Knowledge Hub gives voluntary organisations in Wales easy access to a range of online information, networking and learning.

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Our projects

Information & support | Training & events |

Catalyst Cymru: Broadening Horizons

The project provides support to micro, small and medium sized heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project to broaden their income
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Training & events |

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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Funding | Information & support | Training & events |

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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Funding | Information & support | Training & events |

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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Funding | Information & support | Training & events |

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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