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Current courses

We offer a range of high-quality training courses, both online and in person, designed to support people working and volunteering in the community and voluntary sector.

Our accredited and non-accredited courses are delivered by a friendly team of experienced internal and external trainers, who understand the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

current courses
Attending our training

We offer both online and in-person training at our office in Oxford.

It is easily accessible by public transport. The 300 Park and Ride bus from Redbridge and Peartree stops just outside the County Court which is a 2 minute walk away. If you have any access requirements, such as disabled parking, carer attendance or translation support, please let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Pricing

We believe training should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we offer a range of courses at a reduced cost, with some sessions available free of charge.

OCVA Members receive a discount on our training courses. Why not consider becoming a member?

Before booking a course, please read our bookings policy.

Current Courses

Working Well Without Burning Out

Thursday 8th October 2026
9.30am – 1pm

The Source (next door to OCVA), Floyds Row, Oxford OX1 1SS

Cost: £40 – £70

This half day training course will help you discover your biggest energy drains at work, and build a boundary to deal with one of them. Walk away with a boundary ready to put in place this week, and a framework you can return to whenever you need to set another one.

Disability Awareness Training 

Friday 9th October 2026
10am – 4pm

MyVision Oxfordshire, Bradbury Lodge, Gordon Woodward Way, Oxford, OX1 4XL 

Cost: £100 – £130

The Disability Awareness Training is a full-day workshop offering practical insights into the realities of living with severe disabilities. This training equips attendees with knowledge and understanding of different types of disability and its impact and how to better support individuals with disabilities in everyday life.

Webinar: Boost your Christmas fundraising with easyfundraising

Tuesday 20th October 2026
12pm – 1pm

Cost: Free

Join our free, informal lunchtime session with easyfundraising’s Charity Manager, Becky Coleman, who will explain how the platform works and how to get started. Discover how to make the most of the festive season to encourage supporters to raise donations through their Christmas shopping.

Online: Strengthening your Organisation’s Governance

Wednesday 4th November 2026
9.30am – 1pm

Cost: £40 – £70

This training will go beyond the essential requirements of trusteeship covered in our ‘Being a Good Trustee’ course and will focus on how senior staff, Chairs and Trustees can work together to support the Board to deliver strong governance.

It will be of benefit to charity leaders including CEOs (or equivalent), Chairs and Trustees who want to find out how to get the best out of their Trustee Boards.

Microsoft Excel Refresher 

Thursday 5th November 2026
9.30am – 12.30pm

The Source (next door to OCVA) Floyds Row, Oxford, OX1 1SS

Cost: £40 – £70

This interactive and practical course will allow you to refresh your understanding of the functions in Excel and develop a more in-depth knowledge of how to use spreadsheets more efficiently. It will help increase your overall ability and confidence in using Excel and you will have time to practice techniques in the session.

Online: Data Protection for Charities 

Thursday 21st January 2027
9.30am – 12.30pm

Cost: £40 – £70

A charity-focused workshop covering UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, the Data Use and Access Act, and everyday compliance responsibilities. Provides a practical introduction to data protection compliance, helping delegates understand their legal responsibilities and, more importantly, how to apply them confidently in real-world situations.

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