Voluntary and community sector information and training sessions
Sign up for our bitesize information sessions for the voluntary and community sector.
All sessions take place on MS Teams.
Information session: Bowel cancer screening and prevention
Date: Thursday 16 October 2025
Time: 11am to 12pm
The aim of this session is to raise awareness of bowel cancer and the screening programme. It will help build confidence to promote screening within your community and signpost effectively (specifically if you work with people over 50 years old).
Register for Bowel cancer screening and prevention.
Data site training: demonstrating impact using DataWand
Date: Monday 20 October 2025
Time: 2 to 3.30pm
This online training session will include:
- How to make the most of the Census 2021 data
- A demonstration of how to effectively use the new Cost of Living dashboard
- Guidance on how to use the profile, interactive tools and maps based on different locations within the borough
Register for Demonstrating impact using DataWand
Understanding external funding and bid development
Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
Time: 10am to 12.30pm
Exploring the basics of the funding landscape and useful tips to strengthen your bids.
This will be an entry level introduction to charitable grant funding, understanding how to find out about charitable trusts and grant schemes.
Register for Understanding external funding and bid development
Become an active bystander online session
Upcoming sessions:
- Tuesday 25 November 2025, 7 to 8.30pm
- Monday 1 December 2025, 2 to 3.30pm
Have you ever witnessed an incident of sexual harassment in the street, at work, or on public transport and wished you had known how to intervene safely? Become an active bystander in your local community and play your part in preventing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
Find out more and register for an active bystander session
TPD online training courses
TPD is the platform for multi-agency training and professional development.
Find out about upcoming TPD courses:
Contact
If you have any questions, or suggestions for future training or information sessions, email us at voluntarysectorteam@wandsworth.gov.uk.