Training & Events

Bury VCFA is committed to supporting and empowering local organisations, groups, and individuals through high-quality training and engaging events. Our Training & Events programme is designed to build skills, foster collaboration, and strengthen the voluntary, community, and faith sector across Bury.

Explore our latest offerings and join us in building a stronger, more resilient Bury.


27 upcoming events

Insurance for voluntary groups? Your questions answered!

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When do you need insurance? Who Needs to be insured? and other questions about insurance answered.

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North Bury Connections- September Meeting

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Greenmount Old School, Bury, BL8 4DS

A networking meeting for voluntary, community and social enterprises based in the North Bury neighbourhood.

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Forms That Work: Easy Feedback for Community Groups

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Let’s make feedback easy, useful — and something people actually want to fill out!

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Bury Sports and Physical Activity Network Meeting

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Radcliffe Football Club, Radcliffe, M26 3PE

A networking meeting for Sports and Physical Activity Providers based in Bury.

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Whitefield Connections - September meeting

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Elms Community Centre, Manchester, M45 7FD

A networking event for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations working in Whitefield

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Bury Social Economy Network meeting - Focus on Wellbeing

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One Step Bury CIC, BL9 6AH

A networking opportunity for trading charities, social enterprises & co-operatives who make up the wider Social Economy in and around Bury.

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Microaggressions and Courageous Conversations

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The JEWEL Foundation, Prestwich, M25 0JH

Join us to understand more about microaggressions, what they are and how you can have courageous conversations to challenge discrimination.

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Building Your Marketing Plan

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Bury VCFA Office First Floor, Castle Buildings, Bury, BL9 0LD

Join Grace from Yellow Jigsaw for a half-day workshop to build your marketing plan.

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Choosing Your Legal Structure

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Bury VCFA Office First Floor, Castle Buildings, Bury, BL9 0LD

In this interactive in-person session, you will learn about the different types of legal structure and which one is best for your organisation.

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Social Media Bootcamp

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The JEWEL Foundation, Prestwich, M25 0JH

Join us for a Social Media Networking Session, free for Bury-based VCSE groups and volunteers!

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Prestwich Connections- October Meeting

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Manchester Maccabi Community & Sports Club, Prestwich, M25 0EG

A networking meeting for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in the Prestwich neighbourhood.

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The Essential Trustee

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Bury VCFA Office First Floor, Castle Buildings, Bury, BL9 0LD

Learn more about your roles and responsibilities as a trustee - some may surprise you!

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North Bury Connections- November Meeting

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Brandlesholme Community Centre and foodbank, Bury, BL8 1HS

A networking meeting for for any Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise groups in the North Bury Neighbourhood.

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Monitoring & Case Studies

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Impacting people's lives with grant funding can be difficult to demonstrate when reporting back to grant funders. Come and learn some hints and tips on how to improve this!

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Bury VCFA Annual General Meeting 2025

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Moss Street, Bury, BL9 0DF

We would be delighted if you could join us for our in-person AGM meeting.

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Children Awareness Safeguarding Training Course

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Come and join us to get the most up to date information relating to children safeguarding!

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Whitefield Connections - Focus on Digital Inclusion

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Unsworth Cricket Club, Bury, BL9 8QD

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Prestwich Connections- December Meeting

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Prestwich Methodist Church, Prestwich, M25 1AA

A networking meeting for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in the Prestwich neighbourhood.

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North Bury Connections Meeting- January 2026

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Christ Church Ramsbottom, Ramsbottom, BL0 0PX

A networking meeting for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in the North Bury neighbourhood.

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Whitefield Connections - January meeting

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Elms Community Centre, Manchester, M45 7FD

A networking meeting for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in the Whitefield neighbourhood

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Adult Safeguarding Awareness Training

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Come and join us to get the most up to date information relating to adult safeguarding with a member of the Bury Safeguarding Team!

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Bury Social Economy Network - January meeting

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Easy Fundraising - Meet the Funder

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Does your community organisation need additional funds? Come along to find out how your organisation can receive free unrestricted funding via funding platform easyfundraising.

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Committee Skills Training

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Bridge Community Church, Radcliffe, M26 1WD

This practical in-person session will cover the skills and techniques needed to be an effective committee member or trustee.

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Introduction to Social Impact reporting

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First Floor, Castle Buildings, Bury, BL9 0LD

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Whitefield Connections - March meeting

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Whitefield Bowling Club, Whitefield, M45 7NF

A networking meeting for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in the Whitefield neighbourhood

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Bury Social Economy Network - March meeting

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Whitefield Methodist Church, M45 8GQ

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