VCSE Learning Academy


Training support for your organisation
Our VCSE Learning Academy offers funding for organisations to enhance training opportunities for staff and volunteers.
Visit our FAQs at the bottom of this page for more information.
Make an enquiry by completing our training form below.
Training opportunities

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Get Grants

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Leadership and management training
Our VCSE Learning Academy offers training for senior managers and leaders in the VCSE sector.
This includes funding for qualifications at Level 3 and above.
The VCSE Learning Academy can fund courses delivered at a time and place that is convenient to you. This could include online and distance learning.
Contact us to find out what courses we can fund. Some eligibility criteria may apply.
Make an enquiry by completing our training form below.

Training for charity workers
Our VCSE Learning Academy offers training for community workers.
This training is for people in roles such as community workers, support workers, and social prescribers.
The VCSE Learning Academy can fund courses delivered at a time and place that is convenient to you. This could include online and distance learning.
Contact us to find out what courses we can fund. Some eligibility criteria may apply.
Make an enquiry by completing our training form below.
Are you a training provider?
If you are a training organisation in the VCSE sector and want to join as a potential supplier, please email [email protected]
Please send information about the courses you offer including costs and locations.
FAQ
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Can the VCSE learning Academy fund more than one person in an organisation?
Yes, we can fund anyone who fulfils the eligibility criteria.
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Will the funding cover the whole cost of my training course?
The VCSE Learning Academy can fund eligible courses costing up to £650. Courses costing more than £650 may be eligible for part-funding.
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Will the funding cover travelling and other expenses?
VCSE Learning Academy funding is for training only. Some course providers include course books. We are unable to fund travel and other expenses.
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How much of the course details do I need to know to apply?
If you have a specific course in mind, please give us as much detail as possible. If you have a topic in mind but can’t find a course, let us know. We might be able to gather a group from different organisations and arrange training for you.
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Can I do a non-accredited course?
We can fund some non-accredited courses – please use our enquiry form to find out more.
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Can I do more than one course?
Unfortunately, we can only fund one training course per person.
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How is the VCSE Learning Academy funded?
The VCSE Learning Academy is funded by Cornwall Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board and Cornwall Council.