Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Events & Training

Learning into Action - Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training for the voluntary sector

  • Toucan Diversity Training is an award-winning social enterprise led by disabled people and based in Portsmouth. It promotes social inclusion through CPD accredited training designed and delivered by individuals with lived experience of disability.
  • The Directory of Social Change (DSC) offers an EEDI (Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity) and Wellbeing Hub, featuring articles, training, podcasts and practical resources, to create more positive and inclusive environments.
  • NCVO has useful guidance on Equity, diversity and inclusion in volunteering. They also deliver regular live online training.
  • Charity Digital’s Digital Inclusion Hub offers practical tips, podcasts and webinars to help charities tackle digital exclusion and build more accessible digital services.
  • For help and guidance on ensuring your services are accessible and inclusive to people in the community, see Equity, Diversity and Inclusion guidance from Community Works.
  • The Diversity Trust offers expert led training and consultancy on equality, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Their sessions help organisations create safer, more inclusive environments, with topics ranging from unconscious bias and inclusive language to LGBTQ+ awareness and disability inclusion. Training is tailored to public services, businesses and community groups and can be delivered online or in person.

Training listed on this page is from external providers. For VAAC training, please refer to Events & Training.

Upcoming Training

Tue 21 April 2026

Toucan Diversity - Disability Equality Training - CPD-Accredited

Online (1pm - 5pm)

Disability Equality Training builds awareness, challenges bias & promotes inclusion for disabled people in all settings. Disability Equality Training helps employees at all levels of your organisation build confidence, awareness, and practical understanding around disability inclusion. Many workplaces unintentionally overlook the everyday barriers faced by disabled people — this training ensures your team is informed, respectful, and equipped.

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