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November 2026

VCSE Advice & Volunteering Drop In – North West Leicestershire

Interested in volunteering? Looking for volunteers? Need support for your organisation? If you’re part of a VCSE ( Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise ) organisation in North West Leicestershire district, come along and meet our Development Officer for free guidance and practical advice. Whether you need support with volunteer recruitment and management, setting up a […]

12 Nov
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Holy Trinity Ashby

Holy Trinity Church, Kilwardby Street, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2FR

Introduction to Community Interest Companies (CIC’s)

Overview Learn about what Community Interest Companies are, how they work and what makes them different from other types of organisations. Thinking about setting up a Community Interest Company (CIC) but not sure where to start? Our new Introduction to Community Interest Companies workshop is designed for anyone considering whether a CIC could be the right structure […]

19 Nov
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

Introduction to writing effective funding applications – for groups/charities/social enterprises

This introductory in-person session will explain what is required in a basic funding application. It will explain some of the jargon that crops up when applying for funding and provide you with some tips on how to give your application the greatest chance of success.  During the session we will explore some key terminology used by funders and, that are featured in […]

25 Nov
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

VCSE Advice & Volunteering Drop In – Blaby District

Interested in volunteering? Looking for volunteers? Need support for your organisation? If you’re part of a VCSE ( Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise ) organisation in Blaby district, come along and meet our Development Officer for free guidance and practical advice. Whether you need support with volunteer recruitment and management, setting up a new group, […]

26 Nov
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Glen Hills Library

50 Dorothy Avenue, Glen Parva, Leicester LE2 9JD

December 2026

LLR VCSE Impact Focus Group: Workforce(Online)

Join a chat about boosting workforce impact in the VCSE sector and share your ideas with others. Voluntary Action LeicesterShire are building a clearer and more comprehensive picture of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, LLR. We are gathering information about the sector’s scale, reach and contribution, as […]

02 Dec
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Online- Microsoft Teams

Safeguarding: Putting It Into Practice

Join us for a session to develop practical knowledge and decision-making skills for safeguarding matters. Have you completed your basic safeguarding training and want to build your confidence in applying safeguarding principles in real-life situations? The Safeguarding: Putting It Into Practice workshop is designed for professionals who have already completed introductory safeguarding training and are […]

03 Dec
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

LLR VCSE Impact Focus Group: Impact (Online)

Description Voluntary Action LeicesterShire are building a clearer and more comprehensive picture of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, LLR. We are gathering information about the sector’s scale, reach and contribution, as well as the impact VCSE organisations make in the lives of local people and communities. To compliment […]

08 Dec
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online- Microsoft Teams

January 2027

Social Media Training – Support for VCSE Groups

Overview This session would be of particular help to anyone with limited experience of using social media for promotional purposes. Simple and effective ways to use Social Media for your VCSE Would you like to be able to use social media so that you reach the people you want to talk to and help? Would […]

12 Jan
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

February 2027

Social Impact Measurement Workshop for Early-stage Social Enterprises

Social impact measurement is an important operation for social enterprises. Impact data can be used to improve service provision, access funding and demonstrate credibility to diverse stakeholder groups. Yet, measuring impact clearly and practically remains a persistent challenge for many, especially micro and small social enterprises. Many social enterprises struggle to measure their impact because […]

10 Feb
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
VAL

9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

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