FREE VCSE TRAINING
Free online training for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector
Practical, CPD-certified courses for trustees, volunteers and community organisations across the UK — written in plain English and completely free to use.
No fees, no catch — just quality training built for the people who power the voluntary sector.
What’s included
220+
Free courses across health, care and community topics
CPD
A downloadable certificate with every course
Any device
Learn on mobile, tablet or desktop
£0
Completely free to use — always
ABOUT VCSE TRAINING
Training that backs the people who give their time
The voluntary, community and social enterprise sector holds communities together. From small charities and grassroots groups to volunteer-led projects and social enterprises, VCSE organisations reach people that other services often cannot — and they do it on tight budgets, with teams who give their time generously. That deserves training that is just as generous.
Care Learning brings together free, CPD-certified courses for everyone in the sector: trustees learning what good governance looks like, coordinators building confident volunteer teams, and community leaders turning local knowledge into lasting change. Every course is written in plain English, kept up to date, and available on any device — so you can learn between meetings, around shifts or whenever suits you. There is no cost, no subscription and no catch, because strong training should be one less thing your organisation has to find money for.
WHAT YOU CAN LEARN
What our VCSE courses cover
Build the knowledge that keeps your charity well run, your volunteers supported and your community work effective.
Charity governance
Understand how a well-run charity works — from clear decision-making and accountability to meeting your legal and regulatory duties with confidence.
Trustee roles and responsibilities
Get to grips with what trustees are accountable for, how boards make decisions, and how to steward a charity’s money, people and reputation.
Volunteer management
Learn to recruit, induct, support and keep volunteers well, so people feel valued and your organisation runs smoothly.
Community development
Explore how to work alongside communities, build local partnerships and create lasting, positive change from the ground up.
Safeguarding awareness
Recognise your safeguarding responsibilities in a voluntary setting and know how to respond calmly and correctly to a concern.
Everyday good practice
From boundaries and record-keeping to inclusion and wellbeing, cover the practical basics that underpin safe, effective voluntary work.
WHO IT IS FOR
Who these courses are for
Whether you give your time freely or lead an organisation, there is training here to help you do it well.
Trustees and board members
New and experienced trustees who want to understand their duties and govern their charity with confidence.
Volunteers
Anyone giving their time who wants to feel prepared, supported and clear about their role.
Volunteer coordinators
Staff and lead volunteers who recruit, organise and look after a team of volunteers.
Small charities and groups
Grassroots organisations that need dependable training without a training budget.
Social enterprises
Purpose-led organisations that want to invest in their people and strengthen their impact.
Community leaders
People driving local projects who want practical skills to help make change happen.
WHY CARE LEARNING
Training built with the same care you give others
Quality learning for the voluntary sector, without the cost or the jargon.
Free, always
Every course is completely free. No subscriptions, no per-seat fees and no hidden costs — because good training should never be a barrier.
Made for the UK sector
Our courses are written for UK charities, volunteers and community organisations, reflecting how the voluntary sector really works.
CPD you can evidence
Download a certificate for every course you finish, ready for your records, your funders or your own development.
COURSES YOU CAN START TODAY
Free VCSE courses in this category
Create your free account and begin any of these courses straight away.
Charity Governance
How a well-governed charity is led and held to account, and the duties that keep it running properly and lawfully.
Charity Trustee Roles and Responsibilities
What trustees are accountable for, how boards work together, and how to steward a charity’s money, people and reputation.
Community Development
Practical approaches to working alongside communities, building partnerships and creating positive, lasting local change.
Volunteer Management
How to recruit, induct, support and keep volunteers, so people feel valued and your organisation runs smoothly.
FOR ORGANISATIONS
For charities and community organisations
Register your organisation to train your whole team — staff and volunteers alike — in one place, at no cost.
Group leader dashboard
See who has started, who has finished and who needs a gentle nudge, all from one simple view.
Training matrix
Track your team’s training at a glance and show funders and inspectors that your people are up to date.
Assign courses
Choose the right courses for each role and assign them to staff and volunteers in a few clicks.
QUESTIONS
VCSE training — frequently asked questions
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