Training & Events

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.


There are 22 upcoming events

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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Meet the Funder - LETS Stand Together 2025-26

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Join online

This Meet the Funder session offers the opportunity for members of Bury based Voluntary, Community and Faith based…

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Bury Volunteering Network - October 2025 (Day)

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First Floor, Castle Building, Bury, BL9 0LD

An event for all voluntary and community groups in the Borough of Bury to come together and connect, collaborate and…

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Bury Volunteering Network - October 2025 (Evening)

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First Floor, Castle Building, Bury, BL9 0LD

An event for all voluntary and community groups in the Borough of Bury to come together and connect, collaborate and…

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

Impacting people's lives with grant funding can be difficult to demonstrate when reporting back to grant funders. Come…

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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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Bury Hospice, Bury, BL9 7RG

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

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Whitefield Connections - November Meeting

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Unsworth Cricket Club, Bury, BL9 8QD

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Bury Social Economy Network - November meeting

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Village Greens Coop, Manchester, M25 1AY

Join this exciting FREE initiative to learn, share, be inspired and to network with other organisations working to build a…

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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…

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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…

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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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