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Find out more or book a place at any of our future events.

Events

  • Emergency First Aid at Work Volunteer Training
    Emergency First Aid at Work Volunteer Training
    Fri 05 Dec
    St Barnabas Church Hall
    This course will develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide support and treatment to casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner. The training consists of practical and theoretical activities throughout the course. Full completion of the course will provide a 3-year qualification.
  • Family Toolbox Network
    Family Toolbox Network
    Thu 11 Dec
    Teams
    An expansion of the VCF Network, the Family Toolbox Network welcomes representatives from any organisations working with Wirral children, young people and their families.
  • Measuring Success
    Measuring Success
    Multiple Dates
    Thu 15 Jan
    Bebington Civic Centre
    Join us for a workshop that focuses on measuring your success as an organisation. This is a considered walk through understanding monitoring and it's processes and mechanisms as well as exploring the options for evaluating the information you get, and who you should share it with.
  • Mental Health First Aid Volunteer Training (Children)
    Mental Health First Aid Volunteer Training (Children)
    Sat 17 Jan
    Wallasey Village Library
    This accredited two-day Mental Health First Aid course focuses on understanding and supporting the mental health of children and adolescents, typically aged 8–18.
  • Meet the Funder - Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority
    Meet the Funder - Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority
    Tue 20 Jan
    Serpentine Family Church
    In 2026 MRWA will be relaunching their Zero Waste Community Fund offering groups across the Liverpool City Region the opportunity to apply for funding to support projects focusing on education and reduction of key materials from our waste stream including Food, Plastics, Textiles, Waste Electronics
  • Food Hygiene Level 2 Volunteer Training
    Food Hygiene Level 2 Volunteer Training
    Wed 21 Jan
    Egremont Community Centre
    Accredited training in Food Hygiene, suitable for anyone who volunteers in a role that involved food handling or preparation. This training is split over two sessions, with a multiple choice exam on the final day.
  • Volunteer Recruitment - Volunteer Manager Training
    Volunteer Recruitment - Volunteer Manager Training
    Tue 27 Jan
    Microsoft Teams
    A focused session to strengthen volunteer recruitment. Learn to write persuasive role descriptions, promote opportunities effectively and shape a practical plan to boost engagement. Ideal for teams seeking to attract the right people and improve the visibility of their volunteering offer.
  • Faith Funding Readiness
    Faith Funding Readiness
    Wed 28 Jan
    Location is TBD
    Going through the ins and outs of grant funding for faith-based organisations and how to maximise results.
  • Managing Conflict and Ending Volunteering Well - Volunteer Manager Training
    Managing Conflict and Ending Volunteering Well - Volunteer Manager Training
    Tue 03 Feb
    Microsoft Teams
    Build confidence in addressing challenges within volunteer teams. Explore common causes of conflict, apply constructive resolution strategies, review problem solving methods and consider succession planning.
  • Mental Health First Aid Volunteer Training (Adults)
    Mental Health First Aid Volunteer Training (Adults)
    Wed 04 Feb
    Church Hall Port Sunlight
    This accredited two-day course equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognise the signs of common mental health issues, offer initial support, and guide a person towards appropriate professional help.
  • GDPR Skills Workshop
    GDPR Skills Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Wed 11 Feb
    Location is TBD
    Join us to develop an understanding of GDPR in order to put together your GDPR policy and understand how to become compliant with the data you collect.
  • Want to be a Trustee? Training Sessions
    Want to be a Trustee? Training Sessions
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 17 Feb
    Wirral Deen Centre
    These relaxed and engaging sessions will help volunteers who would like to become trustees to understand the role and gain confidence in their ability to be a trustee.
  • Meet the Funder - John Moores Foundation
    Meet the Funder - John Moores Foundation
    Tue 24 Feb
    St Johns Parish Church Meols
    Join Lenka Vidamour - Grants Director from the John Moores Foundation to talk about their funding.
  • FestiVol - Celebrating Volunteers
    FestiVol - Celebrating Volunteers
    Sat 28 Feb
    The Hive Youth Zone
    FestiVol is Wirral’s volunteer celebration festival, offering free activities, food and entertainment across three themed sessions for Wirral volunteers and their families.
  • Introduction to Grants Workshop
    Introduction to Grants Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu 12 Mar
    St Barnabas Village Centre
    Join us to develop essential skills in grant writing and funding searches. Learn how to identify relevant opportunities, understand grant timelines, and create effective applications.
  • Good Practice in Volunteer Management - Volunteer Manager Training
    Good Practice in Volunteer Management - Volunteer Manager Training
    Wed 18 Mar
    Microsoft Teams
    An introduction to effective volunteer leadership. Strengthen understanding of the volunteer journey, motivations, barriers, inclusive practice, problem solving and recognition and design high quality, well supported volunteering experiences that help volunteers thrive.
  • Grant Applications in Depth
    Grant Applications in Depth
    Multiple Dates
    Thu 19 Mar
    Wallasey Village Library
    Join us to develop your Grant application skills. We will look at funding applications in depth, and tackle a variety of questions that funders put on their funding applications.
  • Meet the Funder - Eleanor Rathbone Charitable Trust
    Meet the Funder - Eleanor Rathbone Charitable Trust
    Thu 26 Mar
    Location is TBD
    Meet Eleanor Rathbone Charitable Trust's Administrator - Liese van Alwon. Take this opportunity to ask questions and get to know the funds criteria and qualities.
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