Events and Training - Community People

Upcoming Events in 2026

Older People Forum: Thursday 16th April 2026
Free training Session 1 – Online: Promoting your work through social media:Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026, 11:30 AM
Children & Young People Forum: Thursday 30th April 2026
Boilers, Bookings, Bricks & Mortar: Tuesday 12th May 2026
Session 2 – In person: Collecting and creating great social media content: Thursday May 14, 2026, 10:30 AM
Health Forum: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Volunteering Week: 1st Week of June 2026
Haywards Heath Networking: Thursday 9th July 2026
East Grinstead Networking: Thursday 17th September 2026
Eco Forum: Thursday 1st October 2026
Older People Forum: Wednesday 14th October 2026
Community Buildings Networking: Tuesday 20th October 2026
Trustees Week: 1st Week of November 2026
Children & Young People Forum: Wednesday 25th November 2026

Past Events

East Grinstead Community Networking: Thursday 11th September, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead
Haywards Heath Community Networking: Thursday 10th July, No 34 America Lane, Haywards Heath
Online National Lottery Q&A hosted by Community People: Friday 27th June
Planning for the Future: Thursday 25th September, The Cherry Tree Centre, Burgess Hill
Community People Eco Forum: Wednesday October 1st, at Park Centre, Burgess Hill
Community People & Age UK Older People’s Forum: Wednesday October 8th, Haywards Heath Town Council Offices, Haywards Heath.
Community People Health Forum: Wednesday October 22nd, The Yews, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath.
Burgess Hill Soup: Friday November 14th, The Cherry Tree Centre, Burgess Hill.
Community People Children, Young People and Families Forum: Thursday November 27th, The Cherry Tree Centre, Burgess Hill. Forum Materials
Managing your relationships with your donors and funders With Lucy Stone: Tuesday 9th December, Online, free for VSCE groups.
Volunteer and Community Fair (Haywards Heath): Saturday 24th January 2026, Haywards Heath College, Haywards Heah
Volunteer and Community Fair (East Grinstead): Saturday 31st January 2026, Meridian Hall, East Grinstead
Boilers, Bookings, Bricks & Mortar: Tuesday 24th Feb 2026
Eco Forum: Tuesday 10th March 2026. Forum materials.
Burgess Hill Networking: Tuesday 17th March 2026
Burgess Hill Soup Presents the Town Mayor’s Charity Fundraiser: Friday, March 20th 2026, 18:30 to 21:00, Cherry Tree Centre

Upcoming Trainings

Free training Session 1 – Online: Promoting your work through social media: Wednesday, Apr 29 from 11:30 am to 1 pm
Prospecting and Research: How do you find the right funders for you?: Wednesday, 13th May, 10:00- 11:30
Session 2 – In person: Collecting and creating great social media content: Thursday, May 14 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Measuring your Impact: Making the most of your evaluation and monitoring for your fundraising: Thursday, 11th June, 10:00-11:30
Writing for Impact: How can you make your applications and letters to trusts and foundations stand out?: Tuesday, 14th July, 13:00-14:30
Ask Lucy Anything About Fundraising: Wednesday, 9th September, 10-11:30
Untapped Fundraising Potential: How can you find new ways to raise funds?: Thursday, 15th October, 13:00-14:30
Trustee Training – Fundraising: Where can trustees start?: Tuesday, 3rd November, 18:00-19:30
Managing your relationships with your donors and funders: Tuesday, 8th December, 10:00- 11:30

Past Trainings

Active Bystander Training: Wednesday, 4th February, Online