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.


35 upcoming events

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Prestwich Connections- June Meeting

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PADOS Studio Theatre, M25 1AQ

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

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The Essential Trustee

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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- July Meeting

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Elton Liberal Club, Bury, BL8 1NW

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

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Boost Your Social Media Skills!

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First Floor, Castle Buildings, Bury, BL9 0LD

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

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Bury Social Economy Network - Summer 'Netwalking' session

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The Sunnywood Project, Bury, BL8 1BU

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Creative Canva: Designs Made Simple

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First Floor, Castle Buildings, Bury, BL9 0LD

Join us for an interactive Canva Training Session, led by our Communications & Engagement Officer, Luke!

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Tools for Monitoring

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First Floor, Castle Buildings, Bury, BL9 0LD

This practical session will look at ways to help you report back on the impact your project has made.

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Bury Volunteering Network - July 2025

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First Floor, Castle Buildings, Bury, BL9 0LD

An event for all voluntary and community groups in the Borough of Bury to come together and connect, collaborate and cultivate best practice.

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Whitefield Connections - Focus on Social Prescribing

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Elms Community Centre, Manchester, M45 7FD

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Health and Safety Awareness

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Telling Your Story

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This interactive online session will cover how to find your voice and share your story with your supporters and funders.

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Prestwich Connections- August Meeting

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The Barn Countryside Centre, Prestwich, M45 7QJ

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

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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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Bury Social Economy Network - September meeting

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One Step Bury CIC, BL9 6AH

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Designing an Effective Feedback Form

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In this interactive online session, you will learn how to design an effective feedback to evaluate the quality of your activities.

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Adult Safeguarding Awareness Training

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Bridge Community Church, Radcliffe, M26 1WD

Come and join us to get the most up to date information relating to adult safeguarding! Our training has been created with the Bury Safeguarding Partnership

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Whitefield Connections - September meeting

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Elms Community Centre, Manchester, M45 7FD

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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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Choosing Your Legal Structure

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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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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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Guardian Angels, R. C. Church, Bury, BL8 2RD

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 Social Economy Network - November meeting

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Spark Life Movement and Wellbeing CIC, M25 1SS

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Whitefield Connections - Focus on Digital Inclusion

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Unsworth Cricket Club, Bury, BL9 8QD

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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 - January meeting

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Elms Community Centre, Manchester, M45 7FD

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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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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

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Bury Social Economy Network - March meeting

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Whitefield Methodist Church, M45 8GQ

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