Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Events & Training

Learning into Action - Fundraising

Fundraising training for the voluntary sector

  • Starting 1 November 2025, fundraising regulation in the UK will be updated to reflect modern fundraising practices. Organisations involved in fundraising should review the new Code of Fundraising Practice and accompanying support guides to ensure they are prepared and compliant with the revised standards.
  • Get Grants are Fundraising experts offering training, consultancy and free resources to help charities and community groups secure funding.
  • The Chartered Institute of Fundraising offers training, webinars, free resources and ‘The Small Charities’ Collection’ to support fundraisers across the sector.
  • Lime Green Consulting provides practical training in fundraising and bid writing, supporting charities and social enterprises to develop skills and access funding more effectively.
  • Directory of Social Change (DSC) provides expert online training on key topics including fundraising, governance, finance, law, communication and leadership. They also offer free webinars to support learning across the voluntary sector.
  • Fundraising Everywhere is an online community offering training, support and networking for fundraisers and charity leaders. It provides virtual events, webinars and resources designed to boost confidence and professional development across the fundraising sector.
  • Charity Excellence is a free digital platform that helps non-profits access funding, resources and practical support. It also identifies free fundraising training opportunities.
  • Lucy Stone from No Stone Unturned Fundraising has worked in the Charity sector for over 20 years and has raised £97 million. Lucy specialises in supporting grassroots community organisations in Sussex and arts/culture sector organisations. She helps them to raise more through trusts and foundations, diversify their income and make better connections with their funders and supporters.

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

Upcoming Training

Thu 30 October 2025

Fundraising Everywhere - Get Fundraising Code Ready: The Code in Practice

Online (11am - 12pm)

Fundraising Everywhere are hosting a practical webinar on everything you need to know about the new Code of Fundraising Practice coming into effect on 1 November 2025.

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Tue 4 November 2025

Get Grants FREE Meet the Expert: Charity Excellence Framework

Online (1pm - 2pm)

Get Grants will be joined by Ian McLintock, Founder and CEO of Charity Excellence Framework, for a discussion on the current state of the sector and how AI can be used to improve fundraising success.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday 4 November

Lucy Stone Trustee Training - Fundraising: Where can Trustees Start?

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Thursday 6 November

Charity Governance, Finance and Resilience: 15 questions trustees should ask

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