Community Action Network
CAN hosts and facilitates a number of different types of training opportunity for the VCS.
Please search our training opportunities below.
CAN Funding Advisor, Louise Stewart, is providing a series of half-hour funding advice surgeries as part of Small Charity Week. Read more
Join CAN's colleagues from BCHA, as they explain how you can utilise social media to benefit your small to medium sized charity. This session is part of CAN's Small Charity Week programme. Read more
This will be a simple but comprehensive introduction to being a trustee, with plenty of opportunities for questions throughout. Hosted by Steve Place, CAN's Senior Advisor. Part of our Small Charity Week programme Read more
Specialist funding advisor Louise Stewart provides guidance on presenting a strong case for support to funders. Read more
CAN's Senior Advisor, Steve Place, explains the key charity governance issues to be aware of and answers your questions. This is part of our Small Charity Week programme. Read more
Join experienced HR professional, Sonia Wilson, for this monthly Human Resources Q&A for small charities and social enterprises. Sonia will update on changes in best practice as well as answer your questions on people related issues. Read more
HR specialist, Sonia Wilson, answers your questions on some of the key areas of recruitment and selection. Read more
Specialist funding advisor Louise Stewart provides an introduction to all things fundraising, to help you ensure you are 'funding ready'. Read more
Steve Place, CAN's Senior Advisor, explains the Trustees role in keeping everyone safe, not just children and adults at risk. Read more
In this 2 hour course our Senior Advisor, Steve Place, will give you ideas and tools to help develop a plan and go away with an action plan for next steps. Read more
Specialist funding advisor Louise Stewart provides guidance on applying for grants, finding funders, writing applications and common mistakes to avoid. Read more
This will be a simple but comprehensive introduction to being a trustee, with plenty of opportunities for questions throughout. Hosted by Steve Place, CAN's Senior Advisor. Read more
Specialist funding advisor Louise Stewart provides an introduction to the IDOX Open4Community grant search for organisations and groups across Dorset. Read more
Following on from our introductory session earlier in the year, this course will go into more detail about roles, responsibilities and good practice. Hosted by Steve Place, CAN's Senior Advisor. Read more
CAN Senior Advisor, Steve Place, will provide an overview of how to define your outcomes, measure them and establish a framework. Read more
Click here to see what training we have in the pipeline for later this year, and to have your say on future training and webinars. Read more