Understanding your money is easier said than done. But it doesn't have to stay that way. We've partnered with The Money Charity - who've spent over 30 years helping people from all backgrounds get to grips with their finances - to bring you a free session on saving and investing. You'll come away with the fuundamentals clearly explained, and a copy of their Money Manual to keep and refer to in the future.

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​Whether you're starting from scratch or just want to feel more confident about what your money is doing, this session is for you. The session is completely free and open to all. We'd love to see you there!

Building Corporate Partnerships MASTERCLASS
Thursday 7th May 2026, 10am – 11am



Following our  Identifying Corporate Partnerships MASTERCLASS,this MASTERCLASS will look at how to build and create successful corporate partnerships for your charity.


This MASTERCLASS will demystify how to feel confident building these partnerships effectively, partnership pricing and negotiation.


Using real world examples and business-to-business sales evidence, we will explore what companies are really looking for and how charities can design partnerships that help you achieve fundraising success.

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FREE Events!

Get Grants Showcase: Get JobsFriday 17th April 2026, 10am – 11am
Register via Eventbrite.

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Meet the Funder Event: The Eveson Trust
Monday 27th April 2026, 12pm – 1pm
Register via Eventbrite.

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Get Grants Showcase: Working with Funders
Tuesday 28th April 2026, 1pm – 2pm
Register via Eventbrite.

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Virtual Fundraisers Networking Event
Thursday 30th April 2026, 11am – 12pm
Register via Eventbrite.

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Meet the Funder Event: The Portal Trust
Thursday 7th May 2026, 11:30am – 11:30am
Register via Eventbrite.

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Introduction to Trusts & Foundations Workshop
Thursday 14th May 2026, 12pm – 1pm
Register via Eventbrite.

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Virtual Fundraisers Networking Event
Thursday 28th May 2026, 11am – 12pm
Register via Eventbrite.

OURSE DETAILS

All training is accredited and your certificate will be received upon completion of the course in full. This is delivered by either email or face to face, depending on delivery.

Youth Mental Health First Aid – Full (2 day) and Half Day Aware courses

Designed to help young people aged 8 to 18.

YMHFA Full Course (two day) - Provides a more in depth understanding of specific mental health issues:
•          What is mental health?
•          Depression and anxiety
•          Suicide and psychosis
•          Self-harm and eating disorders

It focuses on the issues faced by young people today, such as cyber bullying and substance misuse, and teaches how to promote protective factors and good parenting.

Training can be carried out online or F2F. Online is delivered on a training platform over 4 lives sessions (2.5 hours each with home learning required).

YMHFA Half Day Aware - An introductory course designed to increase awareness of young people’s mental health and some of the issues that can affect this age group. Delivered on Zoom.

Please see the YMHFA fact sheet for further details HERE

Adult Mental Health First Aid - Full and Half Day Aware courses

AMHFA Full Course (two day) - A practical skills and awareness course designed to give you:

•          A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own
•          Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
•          Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
•          Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgmental listening − Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support

Training can be carried out online or F2F. Online is delivered on a training platform over 4 lives sessions (3.5 hours each).

The Adult MHFA Half day Online course is a 4 hour (one date only) online training session. An introductory course designed to increase mental health awareness and give an understanding of how to look after wellbeing and challenge stigma. Delivered on Zoom.

Please see the AMHFA fact sheet for further details HERE

SafeTALK - Free suicide alertness training

SafeTALK helps participants become alert to suicide. Suicide-alert people are better prepared to connect persons with thoughts of suicide with life-affirming help. Over the course of their training, safeTALK participants will learn to:

• Notice and respond to situations where suicide thoughts may be present,
• Recognize that invitations for help are often overlooked,
• Move beyond the common tendency to miss, dismiss, and avoid suicide,
• Apply the TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, Keep Safe, and
• Know community resources and how to connect someone with thoughts of suicide to them for further suicide-safer help

Please see the safeTALK fact sheet for further details HERE

Learners must be 16 years and over to attend. To be eligible for a FREE placement, you must live/work within the Lancashire border. Excluding Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen.

Course placements are limited per course and we will operate on a first come first serve basis. Should the date requested be full, an alternative will be offered if available at the time of enquiry, or you will be places on our wait list.


Adult Mental Health First Aid 2 days:20th, 21st April - 9am - 5pm - Rigby Street, Colne. 
15th,16th,18th,19th June  - 15th is 9am - 1pm and 16th,18th, 19th is 1pm - 5pm - Online.


Adult Mental Health First Aid half day:
28th April - 12:30pm - 4:30pm - Online. 
23rd June - 12:30pm - 4:30pm - Online. 


Youth Mental Health First Aid 2 days:
8th,9th,11th,12th June - 8th is 9am - 1pm and 9th,11th,12th is 1pm - 5pm - Online. 


Youth Mental Health First Aid half day:
24th June - 12:30pm - 4:30pm - Online. 


SafeTalk:
30th June - 9:30am - 13:30pm - Rigby Street, Colne. 

Orange Button

Delegates attending one of our eligible courses will be able to register/receive an Orange Button pack and become an Orange Button holder. This identifies that the individual has attended one of the following courses;

• YMHFA 2 DAY - F2F or Online,
  
• YMHFA HALF DAY AWARE
  
• AMHFA 2 Day F2F or Online
  
• AMHFA HALF DAY AWARE
  
• safeTALK
  

By wearing or displaying an Orange Button at your discretion a member of the community, service user, family or friend are able to approach the holder to ask them for support or information. An Orange Button holder will be able to identify, listen and sign post the individual reaching out for support.

For further details please click HERE

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at training@p-a-c.org.uk

We look forward to meeting you in the future.

Do you know a young person aged 18–30 who’s eager to start a career in Health and Social Care but isn’t sure where to begin?


Our Get Hired programme is a one‑day opportunity designed to open doors, build confidence, and connect young people directly with employers.


What’s in it for them?
✅ Practical support to prepare for interviews
✅ Tips to stand out and impress employers
✅ On-the-day interviews with employers offering Support Worker roles
✅ Friendly, one‑to‑one guidance to plan next steps — whatever the outcome

Even if a job offer isn’t secured on the day, every participant leaves with personalised support and a clear action plan for moving forward.


📍 Location: Burnley
📅 Date: 28 April 2026
👥 Ages: 18–30


Who can apply?
✔️ Aged 18–30
✔️ No qualifications required
✔️ Lives in Burnley or nearby (or able to travel and work locally)
✔️ Willing to attend the one‑day programme and work in the Health & Social Care sector
💙 This is more than a course — it’s a real chance to step into a rewarding career and make a difference.


Know someone who’d be perfect for this?
Encourage them to sign up or get in touch today to secure their place- please contact Maya on Maya.Kalu@kingstrust.org.uk

The Cyber Resilience Centre for the North West is a police-led partnership here to help our local voluntary sector stay safe online. They offer expert, police-backed guidance that is completely free for grassroots groups and charities.

Upcoming Free Webinars
These virtual sessions are tailored specifically for the charity sector. They are practical, jargon-free, and led by experts:

Charity Staff & Volunteer Awareness - 14th April
Focus: Identifying scams, staying safe online, and basic digital security. Register Here for April 14th

Charity Leaders & Trustees Briefing - 21st April
Focus: Risk management, governance, and protecting your organisation’s continuity. Register Here for April 21st

Get Ongoing Free Support
Beyond these sessions, you can join the Centre’s community for:
- Free 30-minute Cyber Health Consultations.
- Fully funded Security Awareness Training.
- Monthly threat updates to keep you ahead of local scams.
Sign up for free ongoing support here

As we move into a new month and the next financial year, we still have some exciting upcoming opportunities at Get Grants, including Training Courses and our MASTERCLASS series.


Join us for our Accessing Invite-Only Funders, led by Fundraising Expert Mike Zywina. This session will equip you with both short-term approaches and long-term tactics to unlock the potential of invitation-only funders.


We have also just launched our Building Corporate Partnerships MASTERCLASS, exploring how to build and develop successful corporate partnerships for your charity.

​Accessing Invite-Only Funders MASTERCLASS
Thursday 2nd April 2026, 11am – 12pm

Have you ever felt that excitement when you come across a funder that seems like a great fit, only to be stopped in your tracks by those three deflating words: "no unsolicited applications"?


This MASTERCLASS will equip you with both shorter-term approaches and longer-term tactics to unlock the potential of invitation-only funders.


Our Trainer Mike Zywina will explain how to build relationships with invitation-only funders, even if you’re not a well-known charity with well-connected trustees or a big address book of contacts.

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​Building Corporate Partnerships MASTERCLASS
Thursday 7th May 2026, 10am – 11am

Following our Identifying Corporate Partnerships MASTERCLASS,this MASTERCLASS will look at how to build and create successful corporate partnerships for your charity.


This MASTERCLASS will demystify how to feel confident building these partnerships effectively, partnership pricing and negotiation.


Using real world examples and business-to-business sales evidence, we will explore what companies are really looking for and how charities can design partnerships that help you achieve fundraising success.

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FREE Events!

Get Grants Showcase: Get Jobs
Monday 23rd March 2026, 12pm – 1pm
Register via Eventbrite.

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Meet the Expert Event: Charity Digital
Tuesday 24th March 2026, 1pm - 2pm
Register via Eventbrite.

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Virtual Fundraisers Networking Event
Thursday 26th March 2026, 11am – 12pm
Register via Eventbrite.

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Introduction to Fundraising Strategy Workshop
Tuesday 14th April 2026, 11am – 12pm
Register via Eventbrite.

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Meet the Funder Event: The Eveson Trust
Monday 27th April 2026, 12pm – 1pm
Register via Eventbrite.

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Get Grants Showcase: Working with Funders
Tuesday 28th April 2026, 1pm – 2pm
Register via Eventbrite.

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Virtual Fundraisers Networking Event
Thursday 30th April 2026, 11am – 12pm
Register via Eventbrite.