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We are committed to building a stronger more sustainable voluntary and community sector in Hertfordshire.

The Hertfordshire Community Foundation Training & Development team provides workforce development and capacity-building for the voluntary sector. We aim to maximise access to learning and employment opportunities for the county's most disadvantaged individuals by building the capacity of organisations who support these clients.

If you would like to discuss your training needs, please contact the team on hcftraining@hertscf.org.uk

We offer the following projects and services:

Training Programme
Better Boards
1:1 Advice & Guidance
Training and Development Grants
Level 3 Award in Education & Training
Events and Conferences

VSCE Training Programme

A range of online and in person training courses

Better Boards Programme

An umbrella programme supporting Trustee Boards in Hertfordshire

1:1 Advice & Guidance

Up to four hours of 1:1 support via telephone, online or in person

Training and Development Grants

Grants of up to £1,500 available for learning and development

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Discover your trainer or teacher potential, start your journey here

Events and conferences

View our training & development upcoming events and conferences

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