NICVA Autumn Training Calendar: Skilling Your People, Strengthening Your Organisation

Last updated
29 August, 2025

Is your organisation planning staff and board development this autumn?

Are you looking for practical, tailored training that meets your needs?

Do you want to offer your team opportunities for networking, peer learning, and action-focused growth?

NICVA’s Autumn Training Calendar is for you.

Whether you're looking to sharpen governance practices, boost fundraising success, embrace digital transformation, or develop leadership capacity, our calendar offers a mix of topics delivered in flexible formats. Training Calendar | NICVA

Governance

Are you a board member interested in improving your organisation’s governance? 

Our Governance for new and nearly new trustees will develop and improve your governance knowledge to ensure that your organisation is governed and led effectively. The free session on Trustee annual reporting will give you an introduction to annual reporting to the Charity Commission, covering the annual monitoring return and required reports and accounts. We also have our last two workshops on the Principles of Good Governance, covering Acting with Integrity and Being Open and Accountable – essential for all board members.

Governance Health Check Wednesdays | NICVA

Income Generation

Are you involved in generating income for your organisation? There are several options in the next three months. Our fundraising series of 3 half-day sessions on developing your fundraising plan, building your case for support and then writing your funding application will hone your knowledge and give you practical tools and advice. Best results when you attend all three sessions. **NEW** Fundraising Workshop Series | NICVA

Have you considered bidding for public contracts? Are you interested in partnering with suppliers to deliver Social Value requirements? Then come along to our Social Value Session with SIB | NICVA

For those of you who are considering applying for tenders we have a new session planned to give you the knowledge and tools that you need to proceed. Preparing for Tenders | NICVA

Digital Development

Digital transformation is reshaping the voluntary sector. Our new series for managers will help you:

  • Lead digital strategy and innovation
  • Automate workflows and improve service delivery
  • Use technology to fulfil your mission more effectively
  • Protect your data
  • Secure your organisation against cyber threat

Building digital capacity in the VCSE sector: What's ahead for Autumn 2025 | NICVA

Leadership and Coaching - Accredited training

  • ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring
    Running from 16 September to 11 December, this 11-session course will equip you with the skills to coach and mentor with confidence. ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring | NICVA
  • NEW: ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management
    In partnership with Springvale and fully funded by the Department for Economy, this programme is ideal for team leaders seeking to build confidence, improve leadership skills and connect with peers. Come along to our information session to find out more.

Volunteer Management

Communications

We know that effective communication is crucial for organisations—it's how we build trust, amplify impact, and connect with those we serve. This training series will give you the tools and confidence you need to launch a successful podcast, develop a social media strategy, generate social media posts and communicate your message with the media.

NICVA's new communication training series October 2025- March 2026. | NICVA

Bespoke training for your organisation

We offer a wide range of accredited and non-accredited training, all of which can be tailored to your organisation’s needs, delivered at a time and place that suits your staff and board.

For more information or to discuss bespoke options, contact Roisin Kelly at [email protected]

We are looking forward to building skills, confidence, and connections together this autumn.

 

Sandra
Bailie
Head of Organisational Development