Events & Training

We are delighted to invite you to our AGM and Christmas carols social. You are more than welcome to attend different parts of the day or the entire day.

Timetable:

11:15-11:30 - Sign in and welcome

11:30-12:30 - AGM business

12:30-13:00 - break

13:00-15:00 - Christmas carols and social

The first part of the event will be an opportunity to find out what Barnsley CVS have been working on this year, a summary of the accounts and our plans for next year.

The second half of the event will give you an opportunity to socialise and network with other VCSE organisations and colleagues in Barnsley. We will be joined by children from St Helens Primary School who will be singing carols. There will be festive refreshments provided.

We hope you can join us and celebrate our year!

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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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Diet and Nutrition - Barnsley Borough Council

Monday 12 January 2026

12:00–13:00BST

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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: Wednesday 21^st January 2026 between 11am – 2pm

Where: Wombwell Sports Association Centre, The Auction House Stadium Windmill Road Wombwell S738PW

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 on the side of 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:

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• 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 Wombwell on this day, don’t worry we will becoming to your area shortly!

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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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Women’s Mental Health - Barnsley Borough Council

Monday 9 March

12:00–13:00BST

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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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Men’s Mental Health - Barnsley Borough Council

Monday 13 April

12:00–13:00BST

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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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Stress and Resilience - Barnsley Borough Council

Monday 22 June 2026

12:00–13:00BST

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