All training and events are free to Enfield community and voluntary groups unless otherwise stated.
September 2026
Understanding DBS checks – for organisations with volunteers
Wednesday 9 September 2026 | 10am to 12.30pm | Online
This session, part of the regular programme of meetings and training for EVON – Enfield Volunteer Organisers’ Network, will provide an overview of the different levels of DBS criminal record checks that your organisation might need to use in recruiting volunteers. With guest speaker Kiran Rehal, DBS regional outreach adviser for Greater London.
Understanding annual accounts and finances
Wednesday 16 September 2026 | 10am to 1pm | Community House, 311 Fore Street, London N9 0PZ
This session is for anyone who has to put together year-end financial information for a charity or other community organisation, such as a CIC, that has to follow charity accounting rules.
Celebrating success and communicating your impact
Thursday 24 September 2026 | 10am to 1pm | Online
You are running a great project – but how do you best tell the story of your achievements? How can you show funders that your work really does make a difference? This course will help you understand how to showcase and communicate your achievements with minimal effort.
Cost of Living and Homelessness Network meeting
Tuesday 29 September 2026 | 10am to 11.45am | Online
The regular meeting of EVA’s Cost of Living and Homelessness Network, with invited speakers from:
- Enfield Council’s housing and regeneration team
- National charity Homeless Link
- Enfield Temporary Accommodation Forum – a collective of Enfield community groups campaigning together to improve the lives of thousands of local people who live in temporary housing.
Enfield Energy Champions Partnership Fund Q&A
Wednesday 30 September 2026 | 10am to 11.30am | Online
Meeting for community groups with official Enfield Energy Champions or with an interest in hosting an Enfield Energy Champion when we recruit our fourth group of champions in 2027.
October 2026
Enfield Energy Champions networking, learning and social event
Tuesday 6 October | 9.45am to 2pm, with light breakfast and lunch | Salisbury House Arts Centre, Bury Street West, London N9 9LA
Event for official Enfield Energy Champions, plus one other person from their organisation, and Enfield Energy Champions steering group members only
British Red Cross community first aid for volunteers
Friday 9 October 2026 | 10am to 12pm | Community House, 311 Fore Street, London N9 0PZ
Monday 26 October 2026 | 1pm to 3pm | Community House, 311 Fore Street, London N9 0PZ
Does your organisation want to have one of your volunteers learn essential, lifesaving first aid skills to help in an emergency? If so, you can book them in for one of our two first aid training sessions. The workshop sessions will be run by experienced British Red Cross educators.
Enfield Community Empowerment Network
Thursday 15 October 2026 | 10am to 11.30am | Online
Part of the regular programme of meetings and events for our network for community and voluntary groups supporting people with long-term health conditions. Speaker details coming soon
EVA annual conference and AGM
Thursday 22 October 2026 | 9.45am to 2pm | Dugdale Arts Centre, 39 London Road, Enfield Town EN2 6DS
The big in-person event of the year for Enfield community and voluntary groups. This year’s conference will include:
- Launch of EVA’s Enfield Local Fund – Round 3 grants programme
- Major update on Enfield Council’s new strategy for community and voluntary groups
- Expert session on using data to make successful funding bids, from specialist tech charity Superhighways.
Lunch will be provided and there will be time to chat and network informally. There will also be a very brief EVA AGM session.
Enfield Volunteering Fair 2026 – stallholder registration
Stallholder registration deadline | Tuesday 27 October | 5pm
Organisations that would like a stall at the 2026 Enfield Volunteering Fair on Wednesday 11 November should register using this form. If there are more applicants than available places, stalls will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.