Training Opportunities
Mentoring: NCFE level 1
This qualification allows learners to understand the role of a mentor and be aware of the skills needed to become an effective mentor.
The aims of the qualification are to help learners to:
• gain insight into the role and practice of mentorship
• be clear about mentor/mentee relationships
• ensure they follow good practice
• be aware of the specific skills and understanding they will require in order to mentor
• review their own learning and work performance
Fee for Lancashire Residents: £47.00
The fee for this course can be waived if the learner can provide evidence they are earning below £25k, are on active benefits, are looking for work or are volunteering.
Delegates must attend both days to get the certificate.
Suicide prevention (Morecambe)
Suicide is one of the most common and preventable deaths, yet many people do not know how to support someone who is at risk of suicide. These suicide prevention courses aim to give learners the knowledge and skills needed to prevent deaths from suicide, in workplaces, their personal lives or community settings.
You will learn:
- how to identify the signs someone is at risk of suicide
- how to talk about suicide in a safe and confident way
- how to develop a safety plan with someone who is having suicidal thoughts
- where to signpost someone at risk of suicide for further support
Learners who can show the required awareness of Suicide First Aid will receive a certificate and can apply to be Orange Button holders.
This is a funded course, with just a registration fee (£5 LDCVS members / £10 non-members) to cover venue hire and refreshments.
Introduction to the trustee role
The session will be particularly useful for new trustees or those considering becoming one. The session will look at:
- why the trustee role is important
- the key legal duties and responsibilities of a trustee
- what is expected of a trustee
The cost of the session is £10.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an internationally recognised two-day training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health in young people and provide help on a first aid basis. MHFA England training will teach you the best way to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis. Learning takes place through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions.
The course normally costs up to £300, but in this case is fully funded by Lancashire County Council Public Health and is free. However, delegates must pay a £50 deposit (plus £2.65 covering ticketing and payment fees charged by our suppliers) at the time of booking. Your £50 deposit will be repaid on completion of both full days.
At the end of the training, participants will have:
• a deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect young people’s wellbeing
• practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
• confidence to step in, reassure and support a young person in distress
• enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
• knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support
Making the most of your board
The session is geared towards charity CEOs and managers – those new(ish) to their role and those who wish to reflect on working with their charity’s Board of Trustees. It will look at:
- the respective roles of trustees and CEO
- where boundaries are
- good practice for how a Board and CEO work together
- what it all means in practice for you in your role
What will you get out of it?
Participants will gain insights into what is expected from these two vital roles in charities, – including legal responsibilities – and how they work together. It will also look challenges with examples of different ways CEOs and trustees can work well together. There will be space for questions and reflection on this important part of charities and how they function.
The cost of the session is £10.
Trauma-informed practice
The Trauma Informed practice training is a full-day session designed to help professionals and practitioners understand how trauma affects the brain, body, and behaviour and how this understanding can transform the way we support individuals, communities, and our teams.
The learning outcomes include:
- To begin to understand the transformation to becoming trauma-informed
• To begin to explore how trauma affects our body, brain and behaviour
• To be able to recognise how trauma may present in people we work alongside
• To consider how a trauma-informed approach impacts on individuals and communities
• To begin to think about changes we can make to our working practices, services organisations
There is a video available online to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlkPcsEPbag
The cost of the training is £10 to cover the cost of the venue.
Designated Safeguarding Lead training
This course will enable you to gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Officer role and develop competence and confidence in the role.
The course will enable you to respond to the challenges of safeguarding children, families and adults in 2025.
- Identify the Designated Safeguarding Officer’s roles and responsibilities
- Identify legislation, statutory guidance, policies and procedures which enable the DSO to manage safeguarding and allegations
- Identify the key elements of the Pan-Lancashire procedural frameworks for safeguarding children and families and understand how to apply these in practice
- Identify effective responses to emerging concerns, including extra familial harm
- Identify the escalation process to help manage cases appropriately within local authority thresholds
- Define key aspects of developing a safeguarding culture in education (allegations / safer recruitment)
- The effective assessment management of risks
Facilitator James Upton has worked in safeguarding since 1996 and now owns his own training and consultancy business (Motivational Interviewing and Safeguarding Training Ltd). James has worked as a Children’s Social Worker, Adults and Childrens Substance Misuse Worker, University Lecturer and Youth Worker across roles in Health and Social Care.
James is also an Associate trainer for the NSPCC and Alcohol Change UK and is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). His approach to training is Trauma informed.
The cost of the session is £40 for LDCVS members and £65 for non-members.
Previous opportunities
| Opportunity | Date | Location |
| Hoarding Awareness | 7-October-25 | Online |
| Advocacy: Giving People a Voice | 1-October-25 | Online |
| PREVENT: Safeguarding Against Radicalisation | 30-September-25 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| Designated Safeguarding Lead | 29-September-25 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| Suicide Prevention | 17-September-25 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| 3D Printing | 16-September-25 | Online |
| Emergency First Aid at Work | 10-September-25 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| Mental Health Awareness | 19-August-25 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| Public Speaking & Pitching Your Charity | 13-June-25 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| ASIST Suicide Prevention | 3-June-25 | Christ Church, Lancaster |
| Designated Safeguarding Lead | 23-May-25 | Christ Church, Lancaster |
| Mental Health First Aid | 13-May-25 & 14-May-25 | Torrisholme Methodist Church |
| Getting the most out of Social Media | 08-May-25 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 | 01-May-25 | Warton Village Hall, Carnforth |
| Volunteer Management Workshop | 18-Mar-25 | St Thomas Church, Lancaster |
| Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 | 04-Mar-25 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| Writing a Compelling Funding Application | 19-Feb-25 | Alexandra Barracks, Lancaster |
| Multiple Sclerosis Awareness | 13-Feb-25 | Online |
| Top tips for writing a funding application | 28-Jan-25 | Online |
| Disability Inclusion | 21-Jan-25 | Christ Church, Lancaster |
| Morecambe Town Council Grants Top Tips & Q&A | 09-Jan-25 | Online |
| Stress Management and Resilience | 09-Jan-25 | The Link, Morecambe |
| Communicating Your Impact | 04-Dec-24 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| Youth Mental Health First Aid | 02-Dec-24 & | St Thomas Church, Lancaster |
| Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 | 14-Nov-24 | Commodore Club, Morecambe |
| Getting Your Head Around Finance | 13-Nov-24 | Christ Church, Lancaster |
| Mental Health First Aid | 07-Nov-24 & 08-Nov-24 | Christ Church, Lancaster |
| Lancashire Lifesavers First Aid | 17-Oct-24 | Stanley Road Baptist Church, Morecambe |
| Coaching & Mentoring | 01-Oct-24 | Online |
| Understanding GDPR | 26-Sep-24 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| LGBT+ Awareness | 18-Sep-24 | Out in the Bay, Morecambe |
| Working with volunteers with disabilities | 17-Sep-24 | Online |
| Introduction to Project Management | 17-Sep-24 | Lancaster & Morecambe College |
| Visual Impairment Awareness | 30-Aug-24 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| Multiple Sclerosis Awareness | 17-Jul-24 | Online |
| Designated Safeguarding Lead Training | 12-Jul-24 | St Thomas Church, Lancaster |
| Mental Health First Aid | 27-Jun-24 & 28-Jun-24 | Christ Church, Lancaster |
| Supporting and engaging with people in recovery | 25-Jun-24 | Online |
| Social Investment | 04-Jun-24 | The Storey, Lancaster |
| Risk Management & Insurance | 09-May-24 | Online |
| Farming Related Stress | 18-Apr-24 | Cockerham Village Hall |
| Writing a Compelling Funding Application | 27-Mar-24 | Christ Church, Lancaster |
| Designated Safeguarding Lead Training | 22-Mar-24 | St Thomas Church, Lancaster |
| Youth Mental Health First Aid | 18-Mar-24 & 19-Mar-24 | Lancaster University |
| Top tips for writing a funding application | 12-Mar-24 | Online |
| Mental Health First Aid | 4-Mar-24 & 5-Mar-24 | St Thomas Church, Lancaster |
| Designated Safeguarding Lead Training | 30-Jan-24 | St Thomas Church, Lancaster |
| It’s a Man’s Life | 12-Dec-23 | St Thomas Church, Lancaster |
| Introduction to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion | 06-Dec-23 | Lancaster University |
| Suicide Prevention | 05-Dec-23 | St Thomas Church, Lancaster |
| Writing a Compelling Funding Application | 30-Nov-23 | St Thomas Church, Lancaster |
| Top tips for writing a funding application | 29-Nov-23 | Online |
| Supporting Autism & Neuroinclusion in the Workplace | 29-Nov-23 | St Thomas Church, Lancaster |
| Food Safety in Catering Level 2 | 1-Nov-23 & 2-Nov-23 | Commodore Club, Morecambe |
| Suicide Prevention | 17-Oct-23 | The Cornerstone, Lancaster |
| Mental Health First Aid | 16-Oct-23 | St Thomas Church, Lancaster |
| Essential Lifesaving Skills | 21-Sep-23, 28-Sep-23 & 05-Oct-23 | Commodore Club, Morecambe |
