Creative Health Training
Free training is available to people working in creative health in Croydon, offering support ranging from marketing and fundraising, to health information and artform practice sharing days. More sessions will be added as they are confirmed, so check back often for more opportunities.
Topics have been chosen by the Creative Health Network. Interested in training in a subject not listed? Email creativehealth@croydon.gov.uk to let the team know.
Upcoming Training
Anti-Racism in Creative Health
15 September, 10am-12:30pm, Croydon Town Hall (CR0 1NX) _____________________________ Facilitated by Writerz & Scribez _____________________________ Join an in-person session to understand more about best practice to create safe, anti-racist creative health work. _____________________________ Limited spaces available. Click here to find out more and book your place.
Read the storyIntroduction to Marketing
29 September, 2-5pm, Online _____________________________ Facilitated by Lalah-Simone Springer _____________________________ Get support in the basics of marketing and find out how to reach your target participants with your creative health work. _____________________________ Limited spaces available. Click here to find out more and book your place.
Read the storyWriting and Creative Health Workshop Day
11 October, 10am-3pm, Braithwaite Hall (CR0 1NX) _____________________________ Facilitated by Arji Manuelpillai _____________________________ For facilitators with all levels of experience from experts to those just beginning to dabble in creative writing, this session will be a chance to share practice, gain new ideas and try out activities that can support your creative health work. _____________________________ Open to all levels of experience. Find out more and book your place here.
Read the storyMusic and Creative Health Workshop Day
8 November, 12-5pm, Croydon Music and Arts, Oasis Academy Shirley Park (CR9 7AL) _____________________________ Facilitated by Tim Steiner _____________________________ For facilitators with all levels of experience from experts to those just beginning to dabble in music, this session will be a chance to share practice, gain new ideas and try out activities that can support your creative health work. _____________________________ Open to all levels of experience. Find out more and book your place here.
Read the storyIntroduction to Neuro-affirming Practice
10 November, 1-3pm, Online _____________________________ Facilitated by A Collective _____________________________ Find out more about neurodivergence and how to create supportive environments from people with lived experience. _____________________________ Limited spaces available. Click here to find out more and book your space.
Read the storyThrough the eyes of asylum seekers
20 November, 10am-12pm, Online _____________________________ Facilitated by Refugee Day Centre _____________________________ Hear about the realities of living as an asylum seeker in Croydon and how your work can better support their needs. _____________________________ Find out more and book your place here.
Read the storyVisual Art and Creative Health Workshop Day
3 December, 10am-3pm, Braithwaite Hall (CR0 1NX) _____________________________ Facilitated by Amy Leung _____________________________ For facilitators with all levels of experience from experts to those just beginning to dabble in visual arts, this session will be a chance to share practice, gain new ideas and try out activities that can support your creative health work. _____________________________ Open to all levels of experience. Find out more and book your place here.
Read the storyPartner Training Opportunities
Suicide Awareness Training
Ongoing continuous training _____________________________ Facilitated by Zero Suicide Alliance _____________________________ Whether you’re new to suicide awareness or want a refresher, these sessions aim to share insights around suicide and tips for how to spot suicide warning signs and offer support. _____________________________ Click here to book your space and get in touch
Read the storyUnderstanding Your Stakeholders
22 October, All day, LSBU (CR0 2AG) _____________________________ Facilitated by London South Bank University _____________________________ Part of LSBU’s ‘Building Stronger Foundations’ programme for Croydon VCFS organisations, this session will support attendees to understand customers, as well as explore planning for sustainability and business and revenue models. _____________________________ Click here to book your space
Read the storyFunding and Grant Writing
18 November, All day, LSBU (CR0 2AG) _____________________________ Facilitated by London South Bank University _____________________________ Part of LSBU’s ‘Building Stronger Foundations’ programme for Croydon VCFS organisations, this session will support attendees to develop stronger grant writing skills. _____________________________ Click here to book your space
Read the storyEmbedding Metrics and Measurements into Your Organisation
8 December, All day, LSBU (CR0 2AG) _____________________________ Facilitated by London South Bank University _____________________________ Part of LSBU’s ‘Building Stronger Foundations’ programme for Croydon VCFS organisations, this session will support attendees to develop skills around using metrics and measurements and embedding these into their own work. _____________________________ Click here to book your space
Read the storyTelling Your Story and Growing Your Reach
20 January, All day, LSBU (CR0 2AG) _____________________________ Facilitated by London South Bank University _____________________________ Part of LSBU’s ‘Building Stronger Foundations’ programme for Croydon VCFS organisations, this session will support attendees to develop skills around digital branding for greatest impact. _____________________________ Click here to book your space
Read the storyRecord Keeping and Reporting
11 February, All day, LSBU (CR0 2AG) _____________________________ Facilitated by London South Bank University _____________________________ Part of LSBU’s ‘Building Stronger Foundations’ programme for Croydon VCFS organisations, this session will support attendees to develop skills in monitoring and reporting on the impact of work to funders and other stakeholders. _____________________________ Click here to book your space
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