Events & Training

With the ever-increasing rise in mental health issues our suicide awareness session is designed to provide all employees with a comprehensive overview of suicide.

This session equips participants with a foundational understanding of Identifying signs of someone at risk of suicide. Learn how to ask “the question” and review how isolation and negative thoughts can contribute to an individual’s suicidal intent.

Looking at changing behaviours. Think ‘safety first’ throughout to an intervention, how to approach someone and initiate a conversation in a sensitive and effective manner. Learn how to refer someone to the emergency and/or support.

At the end of the session feel more confident and reassured to step in if you spot the signs that someone may be struggling.

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The Supporting Unity and Inclusion grant aims to fund small projects, up to £5,000 or £10,000 across 2-years that enhance unity and inclusion across the Barnsley borough. These projects will aim to overcome barriers and improve access and opportunities by actively engaging with diverse groups and individuals, fostering greater representation and a stronger sense of belonging within your community.

Do you have a project in mind that will?

Address barriers for diverse groups and individuals?

Integrate communities together?

Improve access and opportunities for diverse and marginalised groups?

Bring community cohesion to Barnsley?

Hold events that bring people together to celebrate unity and inclusion?

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Join us and meet the panel

Town Hall, Church Street,

S70 2TA

Tuesday 16 September 2025

9.30am to 12.30pm

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To register contact: areateamsupport@barnsley.gov.uk

At Barnsley CVS we are expanding and we have a lot of new staff. We are getting out into the community to see how we can support the brilliant voluntary and community organisations. Come and chat with us over some coffee and cake.

When: Tuesday 23rd September 2025, 11am-3pm

Where: Houghton Road Community Centre, Thurnscoe, S63 0JY

How to book: There’s no need to book, just turn up and we’ll do our best to answer your queries.

Parking is limited but there is more parking available across the road.

If your organisation has an annual income of under 100k and is needing support we would love you to come and chat with us. Some of the different topics we can help you with are:

• Grant applications and monitoring

• Community Accountancy, Payroll, and Book keeping

• Volunteer recruitment, selection and retention

• Marketing, publicity and communications

• Basic finance

• Governance

• Funding

If you would like to find out how we can continue to support your organisation or decide you would like to have a future 1-1 discussion we would be more than happy to arrange this.

There will be other voluntary and community organisations attending so it will be a great opportunity to network to find out what else is happening in your local area.

We look forward to meeting lots of fabulous small organisations supporting the community in Barnsley. These meetings will be happening bi-monthly and we are travelling across Barnsley to ensure we reach everyone. If you cannot get to the Dearne on this day, don’t worry we will be coming to your area shortly!

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This is aimed at Volunteer Coordinators or other people who have responsibility for recruiting, managing and supporting volunteers in their organisation or group.

Thursday 9th October, 1.30pm to 3pm, Wombwell IKIC Centre, Barnsley Rd, Wombwell S73 8HT. Hosted by Jan Bray.

Did you know that ageism is the biggest type of discrimination in the UK?

This can have a cumulative impact on the well-being and mental health of colleagues. This session is designed to discover and discuss this topic openly and provoke thought and how we can support our colleagues

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Amidst the current cost-of-living crisis, this interactive workshop addresses the profound impacts on mental health and well-being that have historically been overlooked in the workplace.

Join us for a blend of financial and mental well-being education, complemented by practical tools and resources to bolster resilience during uncertain times.

Attending this session will empower you with the ability to recognize signs of struggle in yourself and others, offering the skills and confidence to navigate difficult conversations around mental and financial well-being.

Gain valuable techniques and tools to enhance your own resilience amidst uncertainty and actively support well-being in the workplace.

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This is aimed at Volunteer Coordinators or other people who have responsibility for recruiting, managing and supporting volunteers in their organisation or group.

Tuesday 2nd December, 10.30am to 12 noon, The Exodus Project, Jenny’s Field, 16b Main Street, South Hiendley S72 9BP.  Hosted by Sian Godwyn. (Festive snacks have been promised!)

During this webinar employees will develop a basic understanding of diet, nutrition and energy.

They’ll become familiar with the current recommendations for a healthy diet and learn strategies to help achieve a healthy diet and weight. Common headline news items are also explored, and myths de-bunked.

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Delve into the intersection of Women’s Mental Health and the Menopause with our comprehensive course, addressing critical aspects for individuals and organisations. From defining the health context to understanding the nuances of menopause and perimenopause, the program explores the mental health impact on various facets of

lifework, home, and within the body.

Participants will gain insights into the signs and symptoms experienced by women, fostering awareness, understanding, and reducing stigma surrounding the menopause.

The course also delves into the broader organisational impact on a growing workforce, supplemented by real-life case studies.

In addition, it covers relevant legislation, policies, and adjustments to ensure a holistic understanding and effective support system. Join us to navigate this important intersection and empower individuals and organizations for enhanced well-being.

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The impact of stigma and societal  pressures on men’s mental health is unfortunately widely known.

This course reviews the impact of these stressors surrounding men’s mental health and what it means to be a man along with building the confidence and skills to offer support to someone who may be struggling with their mental health.

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This session is designed to ensure delegates have an understanding of what stress is, how stress can impact on our wellbeing along with providing an understanding and de-mystifying any myths surrounding what it means to be resilient.

This session provides provide the skills both to support those around us along with providing a ‘toolbox’ of skills and strategies to both recognise and manage stress alongside building resilience for the delegates themselves.

Attendees will be able to take away and continuously implement these tools into their day to day lives providing a lasting impact from the course.

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