Dementia Awareness Workshop - 7th March 10 - 11:30am
2024-03-07 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | VAC, 8-12 Camden High Street, London, NW1 OJH, United Kingdom
About
It’s normal for your memory to be affected by stress, tiredness, certain illnesses and medicines.
But if you’re becoming increasingly forgetful and memory loss is affecting your daily life, our easy-to-understand dementia awareness workshop might provide some answers.
This one-hour interactive session will give you an opportunity to learn more out about dementia and how you can support a friend or a loved one living with the condition.
Light refreshments and the opportunity to network, ask questions and find out more are provided.

When
7th March: 10am – 11.30am, in-person

Where
Voluntary Action Camden – NEW OFFICE!!
8-12 Camden High Street, 2nd Floor
NW1 0JH
(5 min walk from Mornington Crescent Station)

Booking and further information

You can book your place via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-awareness-workshop-tickets-806487294207?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please contact Dianne dogunyemi@vac.org.uk for more information.

Note for Attendees

Please be aware that all VAC’s face-to-face training and workshops are externally funded and therefore extremely limited.
Therefore, we kindly ask that if you are unable to attend on the day – you please arrange for another member of your organisation to attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.
Failure to attend a session may result in a £50 non-attendance fee being charged to your organisation or reduced access to future training opportunities.
For more information or questions regarding your suitability of this training and upcoming online workshops, please email me directly.

Virtual – An introduction to: Dementia, Mental Capacity, and Adult Safeguarding
2024-03-21 10:00 - 11:00
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Dementia, Mental Capacity, and adult safeguarding training session.

This session is designed to provide you with an introductory understanding of dementia, mental capacity, and safeguarding adults at risk.

VAC will be delivering the full day’s course on this topic on Wednesday 17th April 2024.

Our expert facilitator from Skills Plus Training will be covering the following topics:

Understanding dementia and its impact on individuals and their families
Some common symptoms of the condition
Mental capacity and decision-making
Balancing independence and protection
Identifying and responding to instances of abuse or neglect
Best practices for communication and interaction with individuals with dementia

By the end of the session, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding dementia, mental capacity, and adult safeguarding.

Who should attend this teaser session: Essential knowledge and information for all, but especially organisations and groups delivering services to older people and vulnerable adults.

To find out more about additional training for heath chick here: https://www.skillsplustraining.co.uk/

Book your place here: https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1153797

Dementia Awareness Workshop
2024-04-25 10:30 - 12:00 | VAC, 8-12 Camden High Street, London, NW1 OJH, United Kingdom
About
It’s normal for your memory to be affected by stress, tiredness, certain illnesses and certain medications.
But if you’re becoming increasingly forgetful and memory loss is affecting your daily life, our easy-to-understand dementia awareness workshop might provide some answers.
This one-hour interactive session will give you an opportunity to learn more out about dementia and how you can support a friend or a loved one living with the condition.
Light refreshments and the opportunity to network, ask questions and find out more provided.

Who should attend
Open to all voluntary organisations, groups and individuals working in health, care or with vulnerable people; including support workers, volunteers and community advocates.

Note for Attendees
VAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day, please arrange for another member of your organisation to attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.
For more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Booking

You can book your FREE place via Ticket Tailor: https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1194613

Budgeting and Financial Planning
2024-04-30 09:30 - 16:00 | VAC, 8-12 Camden High Street, London, NW1 OJH, United Kingdom
Face to face workshop
Financial planning and budgeting is essential for every organisation, as well planning for the next financial year and beyond.

This training uses practical exercises to focus on your organisation financial needs and gives learners the understanding of budgeting essentials.

The course will also give you the knowledge and tools needed to understand and develop the following financial information:

Terminology
Budgeting and cashflow
Profit and loss accounts
Full cost recovery
Break-even point and costing your activity
Monitoring expenditure and variances
Brief review of accounting software

This training will also give you the skills to create the documents needed in the financial sections of a business plan, calculate your breakeven point and ensure full cost recovery.

At the end of this face-to-face training course, learners will have:

Knowledge and skills to develop financial documents
Templates to prepare financial plans
Training workbook with information and guidance on finance
Tools and resources to help you develop financial documents

Who is this for?

Those who need to write the financial sections of a business plan?
Those who want to write out a budget for a new project?
Those writing a funding application and need financial projections for their organisation?

Important Information

To increase the availability of this offer, VAC request that only one member of your organisation / group purchase a ticket for this training course. If you are unsure if you are already a member of VAC, please check our website
Tickets sales are final and are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another member of your organisation in the event of non-attendance.

If you are not a member and would like to know more about VAC’s membership, please click here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership/

Buy Tickets
Please pay for your tickets via our event page on Ticket Tailor: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/voluntaryactioncamden/1177816

To find out more about upcoming training and take advantage of future offers and discounts, sign up for our newsletter here: https://vac.org.uk/news-and-events/newsletter/

Introduction to Safer recruitment for non-education and voluntary settings.
2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:30
Introduction to Safer recruitment for non-education and voluntary settings.
Tuesday 24th June: 10am – 12:00pm.
In Person training: The Crowndale Centre, Training Room 2, 218 Eversholt St, NW1 1BD
Are you responsibility for hiring or supervising new staff members or volunteers in your organisation or community group?
It is essential that all those with recruitment responsibilities understand how to keep children and young people safe, if you are delivering services to under 18’s in Camden.
This introductory Safer Recruitment session will help organisations think about what current policies they have in place, and how to do things better.
As well as help those responsible for recruitment, to assess if applicants share the same child protective attitudes and values that you do.
The session will cover:

The importance of safe recruitment in voluntary organisations.
What to consider when preparing to recruit.
Selecting the right people.
Safeguarding and remaining vigilant.

The process begins with a detailed and considered safer recruitment plan, with safeguarding children and young people at the centre.
So, join us for a morning of safeguarding discussion and policy review.
Note for learners:

Places for this session are extremely limited and open to VAC members and voluntary organisations / groups delivering services in Camden only.
All ticket registrations will be verified, and non-attendees may be restricted from attending future VAC training and events.
Please note: All attendees will be asked to complete a short assessment after training.

If you are not a member and would like to know more about VAC’s membership, please click here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership/
To find out more about upcoming training and take advantage of future offers and discounts, sign up for our newsletter here: https://vac.org.uk/news-and-events/newsletter/
Non attendance:

VAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.
Failure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.
For more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Book here:
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1617418

Face to Face: Introduction to Safeguarding: Protecting Children in the Community.
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:30
Introduction to Safeguarding: Protecting Children in the Community.
Tuesday 24th June: 10am – 12.30pm
Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, NW1 1BD
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, regardless of your job role, how frequently you work with children, or how often you interact with young people and their families.
If you work, support or volunteer for an organisations or group delivering services to children, young people or their families in Camden; you have a vital part to play in keeping them safe.
This face-to-face session provides learners with essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively safeguarding children and young people.
Designed for volunteers, new starters and those with no previous safeguarding training; this course introduces the four types of abuse, how to recognise the signs, and what to do if you see or hear something that isn’t right.
Who Should Take This Course?
Suitable for anyone requiring the equivalent of a Level 1 safeguarding introduction; including volunteers, play and support workers, coaches, mentors, and new starters supporting voluntary organisations.
Learners who complete the full training session will receive an attendance certificate valid for two years.
The workshop will cover the following aspects of safeguarding:

What is Safeguarding and the different types of abuse.
Awareness of current issues.
Myth busting and social care.
Safeguarding in practice: Recording and reporting.
Signposting, early help and support.

Notes for learners
Places for this session are externally funded and open to VAC members, voluntary organisations / groups delivering services to under 18’s in Camden only.
All ticket registrations will be verified, and non-attendees may be restricted from attending future VAC training and events.

If you are not a member of VAC and would like to find out more about our membership offer, please click here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership/
For further information on safeguarding training visit Camden’s Safeguarding Children’s Partnership here: https://cscp.org.uk/training/calendar-of-events/
All attendees will be asked to complete a short evaluation at the end of the session; where on completion all workshop slides will be provided.
For more information please contact: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi, our Community Partnership Lead to find out more. Email: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk (Mon – Wed)

Book your place
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1701620

Face-to face: Introduction to Safeguarding Adults.
2025-07-01 10:00 - 11:30
Crowndale Centre, 3rd Floor – Meeting Room 3.2. 218 Eversholt St, NW1 1BD
Are worried about someone who may be experiencing abuse or neglect?
Do you know what to do or who to speak with to get advice and support?
Protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse, neglect, or exploitation is just as important as protecting the rights of children.
This introductory session aims to give learners an introduction to adult safeguarding, with a focus on preventing abuse and ensuring safety and well-being.
Using group discussions and real-life case studies, Helen Onslow; a Lead Practitioner in Camden’s Adult Social Care team will cover all safeguarding essentials.
Including:

How to recognise abuse, neglect, and harm.
The importance of reporting and responding to safeguarding concerns.
Safeguarding processes and decision-making.
How to create a safe culture within your organisation.

This workshop is suitable for all, including those delivering voluntary services in Camden who have not had any safeguarding adults training in the last two years.
Networking and Q & A opportunity at the end of the session.
Note for learners:
Places for this session are extremely limited and open to VAC members and voluntary organisations / groups delivering services in Camden only.
All ticket registrations will be verified, and non-attendees may be restricted from attending future VAC training and events.
Please note: All attendees will be asked to complete a short assessment after training.
If you are not a member and would like to know more about VAC’s membership, please click here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership/
To find out more about upcoming training and take advantage of future offers and discounts, sign up for our newsletter here: https://vac.org.uk/news-and-events/newsletter/
Non-attendance:
VAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.
Failure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.
For more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk
Book your place
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1736007

Face-to face: Managing Your Finances
2025-09-24 09:30 - 12:30
Wednesday 24th September: 9.30am – 12.30pm
The Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt St, NW1 1BD
Are you managing money on behalf of a community group, voluntary organisation, or residents’ association?
All voluntary organisations, including supplementary education settings, Tenant Resident Associations (TRAs), and community groups who handle money; need careful financial management to ensure accountability and sustainability.
In these challenging times, having strategies for the long-term survival and growth of your organisation is essential. So, join us for this introductory managing money course, which aims to cover the finance essentials.
At the end of the session learners will gain an understanding of:

Managing money and Value for Money
Legal mismanagement and public funds.
Keeping accurate financial records.
Budgeting & cashflow
Monitoring costs (briefly)

Important note to members:

Places on this session are extremely limited, therefore only one member of an organisation is permitted to attend.
If you have purchased a free ticket and are unable to attend, please pass your place onto another member of your organisation.
Alternatively email Ricky Singh at: rsingh@vac.org.uk so your place can be offered to another learner.
All ticket sales will be verified, and VAC reserve the right to charge a £25 no-show penalty fee to member organisations for non-attendance.

Book your free place
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1858017

Online: Introduction to marketing, communications & social media: Voluntary and community organisations.
2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:30
Online Workshop: Tuesday 7th October 10.30am – 11.30am
At VAC we understand the busy schedules, limited resources and time-poor challenges that voluntary and community organising often face.
Therefore, having an effective communication and marketing strategy is essential in helping you connect with services users, attract funding, and even achieve your organisational aims.
Join us for this introduction to marketing and communications workshop; as VAC’s Communication’s Lead Duncan Cordy takes us through his multi-faceted approach to effective marketing.
The session will cover:

Developing a clear communication strategy.
Creating engaging and eye-catching content.
Independently overseeing all communications.
Utilising digital platforms and social media.

Non-attendance:

VAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.
Failure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.
For more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Book your free place
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1844595

Face-to-face: Introduction to Safeguarding Children.
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London, England, NW1 1BD, United Kingdom
Wednesday 15th October: 10am – 12.30pm. (In person)
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we all play a part in helping keep children safe.
If you are thinking about working with under 25’s or volunteering with children and young people, this session provides learners with essential safeguarding knowledge.
We discuss the common types of harm and how to recognise when something isn’t right, as well what to do if you are concerned about a child or young person.
Suitable for those with little or no child safeguarding knowledge or experience, this introduction session will help you to feel confident in your safeguarding responsibilities.
With a combination of written text, case studies and video presentations, this workshop will cover:

What is Safeguarding?
Types of abuse / recognising the signs.
Passing on information
Signposting and Support in Camden.

Suitable for volunteers, new starters and all those with little or no safeguarding training.
Non-attendance:

VAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.
Failure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.
For more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Book your free place
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1846938

Online Workshop: An introduction to Safer Recruitment. (Voluntary Organisations and New Community Groups)
2025-10-21 10:00 - 11:30
Tuesday 21st October: 10am – 11.30am (Via Zoom)
Are you responsibility for hiring or supervising new staff members or volunteers in your organisation or community group?
It is essential that all those with recruitment responsibilities understand how to keep children and young people safe when delivering services to under 25’s in Camden.
This introductory safer recruitment session will help organisations think about the current policies and practices they have in place and explore how to plan better and safer.
As well as support those responsible for recruitment, we will consider the shortlisting, pre-assessment, and interview process.
How to evaluate if applicants share the same child protective attitudes and values your organisation does, and how practices after recruitment are essential to safeguarding effectively.
The session will also cover:

The importance of safe recruitment in voluntary organisations.
What to consider when preparing to recruit.
Selecting the right people.
Safeguarding and remaining vigilant.

So, join us for a morning of safeguarding discussion, protective cultures and policy review.
Non-attendance:

VAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.
Failure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.
For more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Book your free place
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1884498

Introduction to Social Prescribing: Non-clinical, community-based health and well-being.
2025-10-22 10:30 - 11:30
Online Zoom Workshop: Wednesday 22nd October: 10.30am – 11.30am.
Did you know that health and well-being is influenced by factors beyond medical conditions?
These can include social isolation, financial difficulties, and lack of access to community and support networks.
In this Introduction to social prescribing session, VAC’s Community Links team discuss how residents and service users needing support with loneliness, long-term health conditions, or mental health challenges can access free, tailored support services in the community.
We discuss how this approach complements traditional healthcare, by addressing the root causes of health issues, while promoting wellbeing.
As well as how to connect individuals in your community with local organisations, groups, activities and volunteering opportunities that benefit all.
The session will cover how social prescribing can:

Improve mental and physical health.
Increase social connectedness and reduced isolation.
Enhanced sense of well-being and quality of life, health and well-being.
Offer volunteering opportunities and signpost to services.

Non-attendance:

VAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.
Failure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.
For more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Book your free place
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1828218

Camden Trustees And Camden CEOs Networks Online Meeting
2025-11-03 12:00 - 13:00
Calling all Camden Trustees and CEOs
AND ALL WHO WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BEING A TRUSTEE AND GOOD GOVERNANCE:
We at VAC are excited to provide a space to connect, learn, and share at the next online meeting on 3rd of November 2025.
This is a great opportunity to network and to meet our esteemed guest speaker, the CEO of DSC Debra Allcock Tyler.

Debra Alcock Tyler has worked in the charitable and voluntary sector for nearly 40 years; she has served as a trustee of several charities including being the co-founder of the Small Charities Coalition and was its first Chair. She served on the Charity Commission’s SORP committee for over 7 years and is an internationally published author of several books on management and leadership including It’s a Battle on the Board.

We’re very pleased that Debra has agreed to come and speak at our upcoming CEO and Trustees Network Meeting on Monday 3rd November, 12:00 – 13:00.

We would like to offer a free copy of Debra’s book, It’s a Battle on the Board, to 15 attendees drawn at random from all who complete and return a survey about this event upon its completion.

If you are a Trustee or a CEO in Camden and wish to join the Networks and to get the link to the online Networks meeting on 3rd of November – 12:00 to 13:00 – please email Vania at vguetova@vac.org.uk or Ricky at rsingh@vac.org.uk.

Camden Carers Service: Who cares for the carer?
2025-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London, England, NW1 1BD, United Kingdom
Camden Carers Service: Who cares for the carer?
Wednesday 12th November 2025: 10am – 12.00pm
Face-to-face: Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt St, NW1 1BD
Have you ever wondered who cares for the carer?
Do they know they are a carer, and as a carer; have rights and are entitled to support?
If you engage with individuals who are looking after a friend or family member who couldn’t manage without their support, this person is providing an unpaid care service.
This could be because the person has a health condition, mental health condition, disability or is frail.
Many carers experience wide ranging health inequalities, and at the same time don’t get the support they are legally entitled to.
At Camden Carers, our mission is to provide tailored support to those who spend their time caring, unpaid, for others.
This face-to-face session will give attendees an opportunity to:

Learn more about the support services on offer at Camden Carers .
How best to identify carers in need of support.
How to refer carers to the Camden Carers service.
How to get carers the support they need, including a new Employment Service.

The session will also provide attendees with an opportunity to hear from VAC’s Camden Care Navigation and Social Prescribing service, which connect residents with community-based activities and social opportunities that support their health and well-being.
Who should attend: All organisations, groups, volunteers or members of the community working in a health or a care setting, as well as those engaging with unpaid carers or individuals with care needs.
Notes for members:

Places for this session are extremely limited and open to VAC members and voluntary organisations / groups delivering services in Camden only.
All ticket registrations will be verified, and non-attendees may be restricted from attending future VAC training and events.
If you are not a member of VAC and would like to find out more about our membership offer, please click here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership/
All attendees will be asked to complete a short evaluation at the end of the session; where on completion all workshop slides / recordings will be provided.

Notes for attendees:

This sessions will be held in person.
In the event that you are unable to attend, VAC kindly ask that you pass your free ticket onto another member of your organisation or a volunteer who can attend in your place.

For more information please contact: Elion Grajcevci at Elion@camdencarers.org.uk
In partnership with Camden Carers.
https://www.camdencs.org.uk/
Book here:
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1887051

Face-to-face: Voluntary organisational structures: What’s right for you?
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00
Wednesday 19th November: 10am – 12.00pm. (In person)
The Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt St, NW1 1BD
Thinking about setting up your own group or organisation but not sure which direction to take?
Are you currently delivering a project run by the community, for the community but need help developing it further?
VAC’s Health Transformation and Partnership Development Manager, Donna Turnbull may be able to provide some insights.
With over 20 years of experience in the sector, Donna shares her knowledge of different organisational structures, and why making the right choice for your community project or voluntary group can help avoid problems later on.
At the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of governance structures that include:

A Unincorporated Association.
Registered charity and CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation).
CIC’s (Community Interest Company).

The session will provide an opportunity to ask questions, network and offer 1-2-1 follow-up support if needed.
To find out more or for questions about suitability, please email Donna Turnbull at: dturnbull@vac.org.uk
Non-attendance:

VAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.
Failure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.
For more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Book your free place
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1855481

Online: Men and Boys: Personal Safety Awareness.
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00
Online: Men and Boys: Personal Safety Awareness.
Thursday 29th January 2026: 10am – 12.00pm
Online Zoom
Men and boys can be victims too, yet many say they feel unsure how to seek help, or how to step in safely as active bystanders.
This Men & Boys Personal Safety Awareness workshop acknowledges a reality often overlooked; that men and boys also experience harm, pressure, and the anxiety of intervening in potentially unsafe situations.
Delivered by John Bayley at The Safeguarding Foundation, the session aims to empower participants with the practical tools to recognise risk, protect themselves, and support others without putting themselves in harm’s way. With practical strategies for staying safe and knowing when and how to intervene safety, participants learn that strength isn’t about risk-taking, but about awareness, respect, and making safe, confident choices.
The session will cover:

Understanding Risk for Men & Boys.
Situational Awareness & Street-Smart Thinking.
De-escalation & Conflict Avoidance.
Bystander Intervention & Protecting Others

Who should attend: Suitable for all however not recommended for those under the age of 16 years of age.
This session is delivered in partnership with The Safeguarding Foundation: www.thesafeguardingfoundation.co.uk
For further information or questions regarding suitability of learners, please email: john@thesafeguardingfoundation.co.uk
Joining notes for learners:

This session will be held virtually online, so please make sure you have access to ZOOM online or the App beforehand.
Please note that this session is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 years of age.
There is an expectation that all delegates engage and fully participate in the session; please where possible have your camera on at all times.
Be aware that no online platform is completely secure, so keep questions general, and avoid giving any information that could be used to identify a child or family.
Always keep your speaker on mute if you’re not speaking to reduce background noise.
Please join on laptop or PC for a better experience.

Notes for members:

This session is open to VAC members and voluntary organisations / groups delivering services in Camden only.
All ticket registrations will be verified, and non-attendees may be restricted from attending future VAC training and events.
If you are not a member of VAC and would like to find out more about our membership offer, please click here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership/
All attendees will be asked to complete a short evaluation at the end of the session, where on completion all workshop slides / recordings will be provided.

Book Here for free
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1982747

Face-to-Face: Introduction to Safeguarding (Under 25’s)
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:30
Wednesday 11th February: 10am – 12:30pm
Introduction to Safeguarding (Under 25’s)
In Person training: Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt St, NW1 1BD
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility!
Even if you don’t have direct contact with the children and young people in your organisation, we all play a part in helping to keep children safe.
If you are a new group, community organisation, supplementary educational setting, or volunteer thinking about working with children and young people; this session will provide you with the essential safeguarding knowledge required for a level 1 qualification equivalent.
We discuss the four common types of harm and how to recognise when something isn’t right, as well what to do if you are concerned about a child or young person in your care.
With a combination of written text, case studies and video presentations, this introduction session will help you to feel confident in your safeguarding responsibilities.
This workshop will cover:

What is Safeguarding?
Types of abuse / recognising the signs.
Passing on information.
Signposting and Support in Camden.

Who should attend: Suitable for all those with little or no child safeguarding knowledge or experience; organisations, groups, volunteers or members of the community delivering services to under 25’s in Camden.
Notes for members: Places for this session are extremely limited and open to VAC members and voluntary organisations / groups delivering services in Camden only.
All ticket registrations will be verified, and non-attendees may be restricted from attending future VAC training and events.
If you are not a member of VAC and would like to find out more about our membership offer, please click here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership/
All attendees will be asked to complete a short evaluation at the end of the session, where on completion all workshop slides / recordings will be provided.
Notes for attendees:

This sessions will be held in person and is funded by Camden Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (CSCP) https://cscp.org.uk/
In the event that you are unable to attend, VAC kindly ask that you pass your free ticket onto another member of your organisation or a volunteer who can attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh at rsingh@vac.org.uk so your place can be offered to another learner.

For further information or questions regarding suitability for new learners, please email our Community Safeguarding Lead – Dianne Carlton Ogunyemi on: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk
Book Here for free
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1982848

Effective communication and engaging with families
2026-02-24 10:00 - 12:00
Effective communication and engaging with families
Tuesday 24th February 2026
10am – 12.00pm (The Crowndale Centre).
Do want to strengthen your communication skills and build more meaningful, trusting relationships with the individuals, families and residents you support?
Join us for this in-person training session, where we explore how effective communication can improve engagement, inclusion, and outcomes for the families you support.
Designed specifically for voluntary sector organisations, volunteers, and community groups in mind; this practical workshop offers interactive and supportive session aims to strengthen communication, build connections, and help you deliver better support to the families in your community.
Content suitable for all.
The session will cover:

Practical tools to communicate clearly, including listening skills and setting boundaries.
Strategies for engaging families from diverse backgrounds.
Tips for building trust and positive relationships.
Understanding barriers to engagement and how to overcome them.
Opportunities to share experiences and learn from others working in Camden.

Note for learners:

Places for this session are extremely limited and open to VAC members and voluntary organisations / groups delivering services in Camden only.
All ticket registrations will be verified, and non-attendees may be restricted from attending future VAC training and events.
Please note: All attendees will be asked to complete a short assessment after training.
If you are not a member and would like to know more about VAC’s membership, please click here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership/
To find out more about upcoming training and take advantage of future offers and discounts, sign up for our newsletter here: https://vac.org.uk/news-and-events/newsletter/

Non-attendance:

VAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.
Failure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.
For more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Book Here:
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/2020040

Camden Carers Service: Who cares for the carer?
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London, England, NW1 1BD, United Kingdom
Camden Carers Service: Who cares for the carer?
Wednesday 25th February 2026: 10am – 11.30am
Face-to-face: Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt St, NW1 1BD
Have you ever wondered who cares for the carer?
Do they know they are a carer, and as a carer; have rights and are entitled to support?
If you engage with individuals who are looking after a friend or family member who couldn’t manage without their support, this person is providing an unpaid care service.
This could be because the person has a health condition, mental health condition, disability or is frail.
Many carers experience wide ranging health inequalities, and at the same time don’t get the support they are legally entitled to.
At Camden Carers, our mission is to provide tailored support to those who spend their time caring, unpaid, for others.
This face-to-face session will give attendees an opportunity to:

Learn more about the support services on offer at Camden Carers .
How best to identify carers in need of support.
How to refer carers to the Camden Carers service.
How to get carers the support they need, including a new Employment Service.

The session will also provide attendees with an opportunity to hear from VAC’s Camden Care Navigation and Social Prescribing service, which connect residents with community-based activities and social opportunities that support their health and well-being.
Who should attend: All organisations, groups, volunteers or members of the community working in a health or a care setting, as well as those engaging with unpaid carers or individuals with care needs.
Notes for members:

Places for this session are extremely limited and open to VAC members and voluntary organisations / groups delivering services in Camden only.
All ticket registrations will be verified, and non-attendees may be restricted from attending future VAC training and events.
If you are not a member of VAC and would like to find out more about our membership offer, please click here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership/
All attendees will be asked to complete a short evaluation at the end of the session; where on completion all workshop slides / recordings will be provided.

Notes for attendees:

This sessions will be held in person.
In the event that you are unable to attend, VAC kindly ask that you pass your free ticket onto another member of your organisation or a volunteer who can attend in your place.

For more information please contact: Elion Grajcevci at Elion@camdencarers.org.uk
In partnership with Camden Carers.
https://www.camdencs.org.uk/
Book here:
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/1982705

Effective Conflict Resolution: Practical Skills for stronger communities.
2026-03-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London, England, NW1 1BD, United Kingdom
Effective Conflict Resolution: Practical Skills for stronger communities.
Tuesday 10th March 2026
10am – 12.30pm (The Crowndale Centre).
Working in the community with local residents, their children and families requires both passion and purpose.
However, with so much change and uncertainty in the world today, challenging situations naturally arise.
Whether you’re supporting service users, collaborating with partners, or navigating internal team dynamics, knowing how to manage conflict successfully is an essential skill.
Designed specifically for voluntary sector organisations, volunteers, community groups and supplementary educational settings, this session aims to help you build healthier working relationships that support more effectively service delivery.
The session will cover:

Practical conflict resolution techniques.
Strategies for de-escalating tension in sensitive or emotionally charged situations
Tools to support clear communication, active listening, and boundary-setting
Increased confidence in handling disagreements within teams or with service users
A deeper understanding of personal triggers and conflict styles

When staff and volunteers feel equipped to do their jobs well, services run more smoothly and community’s benefit.
So, join us for this in-person conflict resolution session, and help strengthen your working relationships, reduce burnout in staff and volunteers and create a more resilient organisation for you and your community.
Content suitable for all.
Note for learners:

Places for this session are extremely limited and open to VAC members and voluntary organisations / groups delivering services in Camden only.
All ticket registrations will be verified, and non-attendees may be restricted from attending future VAC training and events.
Please note: All attendees will be asked to complete a short assessment after training.
If you are not a member and would like to know more about VAC’s membership, please click here: https://vac.org.uk/get-involved/membership/
To find out more about upcoming training and take advantage of future offers and discounts, sign up for our newsletter here: https://vac.org.uk/news-and-events/newsletter/

Non-attendance:

VAC kindly ask that if you book a place and are unable to attend on the day, please arrange for a volunteer or another member of your organisation to attend in your place.
Alternatively, please email Ricky Singh Tokhi at: rsingh@vac.org.uk in advance and your place can be offered to another learner on our wating list.
Failure to notify VAC of non-attendance in advance, will result in your organisation / groups restriction to attend future training sessions.
For more information or questions regarding suitability of this training and upcoming events and workshops, please email: Dianne Carlton-Ogunyemi at: dogunyemi@vac.org.uk

Book Here:
https://buytickets.at/voluntaryactioncamden/2020050
