Voluntary Action Camden

OUR NEW TRAINING OFFER FOR MEMBERS

We have always worked hard to provide comprehensive training programmes for our members. In response to the latest feedback from our membership survey, we are pleased to launch our new training offer for members. This new offer gives VAC members exclusive access to the following training programmes:


  • Child safeguarding
  • Vulnerable adults safeguarding
  • Safer recruitment
  • Introduction to good governance
  • Effective communication
  • Volunteer management
  • Fire safety and building compliance, and much more!

All the sessions will be added on the calendar below so you can book yourself on. If you’re not a VAC member, please sign-up here.

Most of our training is free to VAC members, but we will have limited spaces so book ASAP to avoid disappointment.

 

UPCOMING events and training

07 October 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am

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.

15 October 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street
London, England NW1 1BD United Kingdom

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.

22 October 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am

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.

22 October 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am

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.

03 November 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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.

19 November 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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…

Recent events and training

If you would like more information about VAC events or training then contact Ricky Singh Tokhi rsingh@vac.org.uk.

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