Please see below for our current courses with links to book online. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch.
You can also sign up to be kept informed of new training courses. Please let us know which organisation you are from.
We advise you to read our short Course Booking Policy.
Wednesday 17th June 2026
10am – 12.45pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS
Cost: £40 – £70
This course aims to provide an overview of the key things you need to know as a trustee. The session will equip you with the knowledge of your responsibilities as a trustee and confidence to know where to go to find out more after the course.
It covers the role of individual trustees and the nature of their collective responsibility, plus some practical tips about how to be effective and add value to the board.
There will also be a chance to find out more about some of the latest developments in the sector.
Thursday 25th June 2026
10am – 1pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS
Cost: £40 – £70
This interactive session will guide you through the world of volunteer recruitment. It will include practical suggestions, a toolkit to take away and plenty of opportunities to share ideas on how to recruit volunteers and keep hold of them!
Wednesday 8th July 2026
9.30am – 1.00pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS
Cost: Free
This practical workshop introduces the key principles of good governance for community and voluntary organisations. It will explore the difference between governance and management, clarify trustee and leadership responsibilities, and highlight essential policies, financial oversight, and risk awareness. The session is designed to support organisations to strengthen their structures, meet funder expectations, and plan for sustainability.
Wednesday 15th July 2026
9.30am – 4.30pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS
Cost: £75 – £105
The Emergency First Aid at Work course meets the requirements of the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) and is nationally recognised.
Thursday 10th September 2026
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS
9.30am – 12.30pm
Cost:
£40 – £70 per person
Do you want to refresh and develop your Microsoft Excel skills? This course is ideal for those with some Excel knowledge who are looking to refresh their skills and start to use some of the additional elements of Excel in a practical, hands-on session.
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.
Thursday 17th September 2026
10am – 1pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS
Cost: £75 – £105
Did you know that breaches of fire safety laws can result in unlimited fines and even imprisonment?
The Fire Marshal course is specifically designed for anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals. Delegates will learn about causes and effects of fires, as well as how to prevent their spread and implement necessary emergency procedures. The course complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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.
Wednesday 21st October 2026
9.30am – 4.30pm
The Source (next door to OCVA office), OX1 1SS
Cost: £75 – £105
The Emergency First Aid at Work course meets the requirements of the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) and is nationally recognised.
Wednesday 4th November 2026
9.30am – 1pm
Online via Zoom
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.