Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS) has announced the launch of its new Training Programme. It will run from Autumn 2025 – Spring 2026 and is designed to equip the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive.
While the programme is primarily aimed at the VCFSE sector, it is open to all.
The programme offers over 20 practical and affordable courses/workshops covering topics such as:
- Starting up a community project/organisation
- Writing successful funding bids
- Developing fundraising strategies
- Using social media effectively
- Measuring impact and proving value to funders
- Roles and responsibilities of trustees
- And so much more.
Alongside their Funding Masterclasses, Essential Skills Courses and our Monthly Start Up Workshops, they will now also have FREE Meet the Funder/Expert Sessions.
These free sessions will give local groups the chance to hear directly from funders such as the National Lottery Community Fund, Sported, Clothworkers’ Foundation, and local Liverpool-based trusts, alongside practical insight from experts in social investment, events management, and community fundraising.
Richard Davies, LCVS Director of Capacity and Engagement said:
“The Liverpool voluntary, community faith and social enterprise sector is full of passionate people with brilliant ideas, but turning those ideas into sustainable organisations isn’t easy.
“This training programme is about equipping local groups with the tools, knowledge and confidence to deliver great projects, attract funding, and make a bigger difference in their communities.”
Prices are kept deliberately accessible, with some training free for all as well as some training free to Liverpool-based groups and discounted rates for voluntary sector organisations.