Training – RRAVS | Rayleigh and Rochford District Association for Voluntary Service

Emergency First Aid at Work – 4 November

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:55:24 +0000

Emergency First Aid at Work – Wednesday 4 November 2026 – 9am – 4pm
We are running another Emergency First Aid At Work sessions on Wednesday 29th July 2026 to be held in the Cloister Room, The Parish Centre, Rectory Garth, Rayleigh, SS6 8BB, from 9am until 4pm with a break for lunch (not included), tea, coffee and water will be available.
This course covers the role of the first aider, CPR, use of a defibrillator, choking, caring for an unconscious person, shock, seizures, bleeding, burns, scalds etc. It is all classroom based and is equivalent to a level 2 qualification. You will receive a certificate at the end of the course. First come, first served. Price is £50.00 per delegate, non refundable however the name of the delegate can be changed.

Please email for further information or alternatively click on the date below to book a space. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emergency-first-aid-at-work-tickets-1991691097688

Telling Your Story

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:12:08 +0000

Telling Your Story workshop to map pathways from activities to impact, identify assumptions, and align outcomes with strategic goals.
Every local organisation has a story to tell. This practical programme will help you explain yours clearly, confidently and in a way that funders, partners and supporters can understand.
The programme is designed for small charities, community groups, faith groups, volunteer-led organisations, and emerging local projects. No previous experience of evaluation, impact reporting or Telling Your Story is needed.
You will learn how to explain:

what need your organisation is responding to
who benefits from your work
what difference you make
how you can evidence that difference
how to use your impact story in funding bids, reports and planning

The programme includes two half-day workshops and a short piece of work between sessions. Participants must be able to commit to the full programme.

Workshop 1: Thursday 15 October, 9:30am–1:00pm
In-person session introducing practical tools including Telling Your Story, logic chains and evaluation frameworks. You will use clear examples and simple templates to start mapping your organisation’s impact.

Between sessions
You will draft or refine an organisation-level Telling Your Story or Logic model and a project-level model, with light-touch feedback to help strengthen your thinking.

Workshop 2: Thursday 19 November, 10:00am-2:00pm
An online practical review and implementation session to improve your draft models and show how they can support funding applications, funder reports, project planning and conversations with trustees, partners and stakeholders.
By the end of the programme, you will have greater confidence in telling your organisation’s story, clearer language to describe your impact, and practical tools you can keep using.

Please note: A £10 deposit is required to secure your place and will be fully refunded upon attendance, details will be emailed seperately. Please register on both dates. Once your place has been secured, a questionnaire will be sent to you for completion before attendance.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993133959326?aff=oddtdtcreator

SORP Workshop

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:48:21 +0000

Is your charity’s impact being clearly seen, understood, and celebrated?
Are you ready to showcase that impact with confidence in line with the new SORP guidelines in your next Annual Report?
Would you like to shine a brighter light on your achievements and tell your story with clarity, purpose, and pride?

Join charity consultant Sophie Ede for an engaging, practical session designed to help you elevate your impact reporting. You’ll learn how to define and measure the outcomes that truly matter, gather meaningful evidence, and present compelling data that brings your charity’s work to life.
Walk away equipped to inspire funders, supporters, and your community with an Annual Report that not only meets the latest standards but powerfully communicates the difference you make every day.

Thursday, November 12 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Rayleigh Parish Centre, Rectory Garth, Rayleigh SS6 8BB

Price per delegate is £20.00, non-refundable. To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002797785089?aff=oddtdtcreator

Free Online Training – Preventing Radicalisation

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:13:55 +0000

Prevent is part of the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy. It focuses on offering early support to individuals who may be vulnerable to radicalisation. For the voluntary and community sector, Prevent is about noticing when someone might need help and connecting them with the right services before issues escalate. It is purely about safeguarding, early intervention, and support—not monitoring communities. This training is available to all staff from Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations within the County Of Essex.

What will the training cover?

Background: An overview of CONTEST, The Prevent Duty, an understanding of Terrorism legislation and the current national picture. ·
Ideologies: What is meant by an extremist ideology, antisemitism and an overview of the ideologies behind and some of the symbols used by Islamist Extremists, Far Right Extremists and Emerging/Other Ideologies (Left-Wing, Anarchist & Single Issue, Incel, Fascination With Extreme Violence Or Mass Casualty Attacks, The Com Network).
Understanding Radicalisation: Four stages of radicalisation, influencing factors, what to look out for, online radicalisation, the ‘notice check share procedure’ and what happens when someone is referred to Prevent.
ACT Early: An introduction to ACT Early, outlining the support available, how it can assist you, and the appropriate channels for making contact.

When?
Wednesday 27th January, 10:00-12:00
Tuesday 27th April, 10:00-12:00
Where?
MS Teams
Registration is really simple, just fill out the following form Preventing Radicalisation – Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations – Fill in form