Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Events & Training

Learning into Action - Safeguarding

A range of organisations offer safeguarding guidance and training to help charities and community groups create safer environments for children, young people, and adults at risk:

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

Upcoming Training

Thu 23 October 2025

DBS Enhanced Application Process Workshop

Online (1pm - 2pm)

Find out more about the Enhanced process, why delays may occur and what to do if you do experience delays in the process.

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Mon 10 November 2025

GTR Network: Active Bystander Training

Online (2pm - 5pm)

Govia Thameslink Rail Network is funding hundreds of places on free training sessions between October and January to empower people to take action to prevent or reduce harm when they encounter hate crime. These workshops delivered by identity-based violence prevention charity, Protection Approaches offer a unique opportunity for participants to delve into discussions on how they can actively reduce harm in the face of prejudice, harassment, or hate crimes. Click on the link below for available dates and further information.

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Thu 4 December 2025

Lifecentre Training - Responding Well to Disclosures of Sexual Violence: An Introduction

Online (10am - 12pm)

This training from Lifecentre will provide participants with an introduction to sexual violence and harrassment and the impact that can have on a person, including why it can be so challenging to disclose these experiences. It will then go on to discuss how to respond well, giving practical strategies on supporting those who disclose. It will end with a brief look of how to care for ourselves as we support others.

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Tue 9 December 2025

Lifecentre Training - Intervening Safely in a Sexual Violence Incident

Online (10am - 12pm)

This training from Lifecentre aims to provide confidence to safely and effectively intervene in an incident of sexual violence or harassment.

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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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