Citizens Advice NEL: Free information and advice training

Citizens Advice North East Lincolnshire is able to offer free information and advice training to any VCSE organisation.

The following courses run for 6 weeks with starting dates available for booking from:

  • Advice: Monday 24th February 2025 (1 day per week for 6 weeks) 9am-4pm with 1 hour for lunch (not provided) – Max 14 people
  • Advice: Wednesday 5th March 2025 (1 day per week for 6 weeks) 9am-4pm with 1 hour lunch (not provided ) – Max 14 people

Further dates and training on quality monitoring and the supervision of advice delivery is to follow.

Course information

The course covers:

Basic information and advice: delivered over 3 modules will take someone with little or no knowledge and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide information to the public and effective signposting and referral.

Advice:  practical advice training on Benefits and Debt are designed to build skills and knowledge in the most commonly seen advice areas. 

Courses run 1 day per week on the same day for 6 weeks 9am-4pm with 1 hour for lunch (not provided) – max 14 people per day.

Courses are provided at their office (1st floor training room, not disability accessible). They will look to potentially deliver more sessions and/or disability accessible sessions as needed, please let them know if you have additional needs and they will work to accommodate them.

To register please contact info@advicenel.org.uk

Resuming Digital Voice migrations webinar – Yorkshire & Humber

The organisers are pleased to invite you to an important webinar discussing their plans to resume the Digital Voice migration programme in the New Year. This session will provide you with:

  • An overview of the migration roadmap, including who will move to Digital landline and when
  • Key updates and considerations as they restart the programme
  • An opportunity to ask questions with your Digital Voice Engagement Lead 

Your input and participation are critical to ensuring the most vulnerable people of the UK are safeguarded through this once in a generation change. 

Please view invite to the sessions attached below. You only need to join one session. For any queries regarding the webinar, email: naveed.hussain@ee.co.uk

HNY HCP: Gain new qualifications DN Colleges Group

Forwarded by Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership:

Gain new qualifications through their partnership with DN Colleges Group 

DN Colleges Group is offering staff and volunteers across Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) Integrated Care System, the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications through a bespoke online learning portal. This exciting offer is fully funded and open to all health, care and VCSE staff and volunteers across their system.   

The qualifications available are at academic levels 1, 2 and 3 and cover a diverse range of subjects relevant to clinical and non-clinical roles. There are also qualifications around quality improvement, leadership, equality and diversity and personal wellbeing.  

To be eligible to enrol, staff and volunteers must be employed (paid or unpaid) by one of the HNY’s health, social care (including independent sector) or voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. You do not have to be NHS staff to access the training.  

Please note, there are no restrictions on the number of level 1 or 2 qualifications an individual member of staff or volunteer can complete. Level 3 qualifications are available to those who do not presently hold a level 3 (A-Level or equivalent) qualification.  

Paper-based course materials and additional learning support is available for some courses. Please request this via the enquiry form here.  

Click here to find out more about the courses available and how to enrol. 

Free workshops for your charity: in-person and online

Unlock New Skills with Expert-Led Training Courses!

Ready to elevate your communication or boost your organisation’s impact? Media Trust offers a range of training opportunities designed for you. Their sessions range from masterclasses to free, UK-wide digital skills program.

Courses offered include:

  • Media & Creative Industry Masterclasses: Learn from top experts to enhance your creative strategies.
  • Digital Skills for All: Free, accessible training across the UK.
  • Tailored Media Interview Prep: Build confidence and empower you or your beneficiaries to share impactful stories.

Each course is delivered by experienced professionals with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by charities and underrepresented communities.

For more information including how to book, visit their webpage:

Training for charities | Media Trust