Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Events & Training

Learning into Action - Governance and Financial Management

Governance and Financial Management training for the voluntary sector

  • The Charity Commission’s Support for Charity Trustees 5 minute guides give short and clear advice on the key topics all trustees need to know. See also their recently updated guides for good governance.
  • Charity Digital Finance Hub helps charities and non-profits understand and manage their finances, so they can make smart decisions, stay financially healthy and run effectively.
  • NCVO offers practical support to help charities strengthen governance and financial management, including expert guidance and a wide range of training courses.
  • Charity Excellence Framework offers a wide array of free finance and governance resources, such as templates, checklists and practical guides, to help charities strengthen financial management, ensure regulatory compliance and develop effective leadership.
  • Cranfield Trust offers free webinars and practical resources to help charities strengthen governance and financial management
  • The Ethical Property Foundation is a non-profit organisation offering expert, impartial property advice to the voluntary sector. It supports organisations with free training and resources, helping them manage property challenges and stay focused on their core mission.
  • The Elements Training Portal is a free online learning platform for VCSE organisations, offering short, practical e-learning courses on key topics such as safeguarding, governance, volunteering and organisational development.

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

Upcoming Training

Tue 21 April 2026

Community Matters Yorkshire - Reserves: What They Are and How to Calculate Them

Online (10am - 11am)

Reserves are a critical element when building small charity resilience. However, they are often, for very valid reasons, miscalculated. The session will look at why we hold reserves, how to calculate reserves, what a good reserves policy looks like and how to report on reserves.

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Thu 14 May 2026

Free workshop - community group governance deep dive!

Old Court Room at the Council House, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ (9.30am - 12.30pm)

Chichester District Council are offering a free training session to community groups on governance – this relates to how organisations make decisions and who is accountable for how they run. This session forms part of our support for the Chichester District Climate Action Network, which was launched last year to bring together community groups acting on climate change. Delivered by Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester (VAAC), the training will provide a deep dive into everything community groups need to know to have strong, effective governance. Spaces are limited and filling fast, so book now to avoid missing out! Email climatechange@chichester.gov.uk to book your spot!



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