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3SG offers a wide range of events to help third sector organisations in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) thrive. We’ve also compiled events being run independently of 3SG that you may find beneficial. 

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Upcoming Events

Ageing Well Network

Hybrid meeting. Join organisations as we discuss what an Age Friendly Community in Bath and North East Somerset should look like.

29 September 2026 10:00

1A Queen Square

29 September 2026 10:00

1A Queen Square

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Ageing Well Network

Developing a Fundraising Strategy

Move from ad-hoc fundraising to a smarter, more sustainable strategy. You’ll learn a structured approach to evaluating opportunities, using your limited resources well, and building the foundations for long-term fundraising.

29 September 2026 10:00

Online Course

29 September 2026 10:00

Online Course

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Developing a Fundraising Strategy

Dementia Awareness

An information event for anyone affected by or concerned about dementia, offering advice on local services, support and how to access them. Open to professionals, people living with dementia, family and friends.

30 September 2026 10:00

Paulton Community Hospital

30 September 2026 10:00

Paulton Community Hospital

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Dementia Awareness

Charity Help: Bite-size Learning: Forecasting Income and Making a Fundraising Plan

In the second of our bite-sized learning sessions, we will look at how to accurately forecast income from Trusts and Foundations, and how to organise your funding applications for the year in a simple fundraising plan.

30 September 2026 12:00

Online Event

30 September 2026 12:00

Online Event

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Charity Help: Bite-size Learning: Forecasting Income and Making a Fundraising Plan

Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference

Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference is a celebration of fundraisers, with a programme designed around the topics you want to talk about. The Conference will provide two days of expert fundraising advice, top tips, Q&As, networking, peer-support, and lots of chat!

6 October 2026 10:00

Online Event

6 October 2026 10:00

Online Event

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Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference

Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference

Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference is a celebration of fundraisers, with a programme designed around the topics you want to talk about. The Conference will provide two days of expert fundraising advice, top tips, Q&As, networking, peer-support, and lots of chat!

7 October 2026 10:00

Online Event

7 October 2026 10:00

Online Event

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Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference

Accessibility 101: Building Digital Experiences That Work for Everyone

In this practical and engaging introductory session led by Lucy Collins, Web Usability, they'll explore why accessibility matters, what the online world can be like for disabled people, and how small changes in the way we design, create and communicate can make a meaningful difference.

7 October 2026 12:00

Online Event

7 October 2026 12:00

Online Event

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Accessibility 101: Building Digital Experiences That Work for Everyone

Winning Grants from Trusts & Foundations

Secure more grants from trusts and foundations. Learn our five-stage approach to find the right funders, sharpen your case for support, write stronger bids and build long-term relationships.

13 October 2026 10:00

Online Course

13 October 2026 10:00

Online Course

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Winning Grants from Trusts & Foundations

Potluck Supper - Bath Women's Fund

Join members and friends of Bath Women's Fund for a potluck supper in the Clore Learning Room at The Holburne Museum on Tuesday 13 October (earlier time of 5.15-7.15pm) to learn about their Creative Communities and Pathways to Wellbeing projects.

13 October 2026 17:15

The Holburne Museum

13 October 2026 17:15

The Holburne Museum

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Potluck Supper - Bath Women's Fund

Fairtrade Talk in the City

As part of the University of Bath's Green Week, They're delighted to invite you to their Fairtrade Talks taking place on 14 October:

14 October 2026 09:30

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14 October 2026 09:30

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Fairtrade Talk in the City

Copilot 101: The basics of learning Copilot for charities

An in-person practical introduction to Microsoft Copilot for charities that want to save time and work more efficiently. No experience needed, and nothing to buy.

15 October 2026 10:00

The Forum - Gloucester

15 October 2026 10:00

The Forum - Gloucester

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Copilot 101: The basics of learning Copilot for charities

3SG Volunteer Fair 2026

Our Volunteer Fair returns for Autumn 2026! This time at the iconic Bath Abbey.

22 October 2026 11:00

Bath Abbey

22 October 2026 11:00

Bath Abbey

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3SG Volunteer Fair 2026

Copilot 101: The basics of learning Copilot for charities

An in-person practical introduction to Microsoft Copilot for charities that want to save time and work more efficiently. No experience needed, and nothing to buy.

27 October 2026 10:00

Location is TBD - Bristol

27 October 2026 10:00

Location is TBD - Bristol

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Copilot 101: The basics of learning Copilot for charities

Eastside People Festival of Trusteeship - External Event

Join Eastside People and others from the charity & not-for-profit sector as they host the largest online educational and learning gathering for UK trustees. 9-13 November 2026

9 November 2026 11:00

Online Event

9 November 2026 11:00

Online Event

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Eastside People Festival of Trusteeship - External Event

Beyond Grants: Diversifying Your Charity’s Income

Looking beyond grants? Explore six ways to diversify your charity’s income and find out what could work for your organisation.

10 November 2026 12:00

Zoom

10 November 2026 12:00

Zoom

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Beyond Grants: Diversifying Your Charity’s Income

B&NES VCFSE Alliance

This event follows our previous ICB update events held at the Apex hotel. We'll be joined by Emma Higgins (Head of Combined Place) and Lucy Baker (Place Director for B&NES) from the ICB, followed by Claire Thorogood and Sarah Heathcote from B&NES Council.

12 November 2026 14:00

Hybrid Event

12 November 2026 14:00

Hybrid Event

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B&NES VCFSE Alliance

AI Costs 101: Practical cost awareness for using AI

AI Costs 101 is a practical, friendly session for charities that want to understand what AI really costs before they dive in.

19 November 2026 12:00

Online Event

19 November 2026 12:00

Online Event

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AI Costs 101: Practical cost awareness for using AI

Children and Young Peoples Summit 2026: From Insight to Action: Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing in Bath

The conference will bring together professionals from across the sector to present key issues, emerging trends, and explore collaborative solutions to support the mental health of children and young people (0–25 years).

25 November 2026 09:00

Somerdale Pavilion

25 November 2026 09:00

Somerdale Pavilion

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Children and Young Peoples Summit 2026: From Insight to Action: Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing in Bath

Writing a Successful Funding Application

Learn the fundamentals of writing a competitive funding application. We’ll walk through a successful Awards for All bid, then help you start shaping your own application with expert guidance and time for questions.

2 December 2026 10:00

Online Course

2 December 2026 10:00

Online Course

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Writing a Successful Funding Application

Ageing Well Network

Hybrid meeting. Join organisations as we discuss what an Age Friendly Community in Bath and North East Somerset should look like.

3 December 2026 10:00

1A Queen Square

3 December 2026 10:00

1A Queen Square

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Ageing Well Network

Introduction to Trust Fundraising - Online course

Learn how to find the right grant-giving charities to apply to, tailor your applications to the different types of funder, create a case for support and develop long relationships with them.

8 December 2026 10:00

Online

8 December 2026 10:00

Online

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Introduction to Trust Fundraising - Online course

HR for Non-HR Specialists - Online course

This course will help you explore the basics – including contracts, equality issues and disciplinary procedures – so you can feel confident handling HR issues in your organisation.

10 December 2026 10:00

Online Course

10 December 2026 10:00

Online Course

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HR for Non-HR Specialists - Online course

3SG Christmas Social

Join 3SG for a festive charity social! This is an informal networking social with fellow colleagues, peers and volunteers from local third sector organisations and 3SG members.

10 December 2026 16:00

ThirdSpace, 1A Queen Square

10 December 2026 16:00

ThirdSpace, 1A Queen Square

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3SG Christmas Social

Ageing Well Network

Hybrid meeting. Join organisations as we discuss what an Age Friendly Community in Bath and North East Somerset should look like.

24 February 2027 10:00

1A Queen Square

24 February 2027 10:00

1A Queen Square

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Ageing Well Network

Ageing Well Network

Hybrid meeting. Join organisations as we discuss what an Age Friendly Community in Bath and North East Somerset should look like.

22 April 2027 10:00

1A Queen Square

22 April 2027 10:00

1A Queen Square

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Ageing Well Network

How to Get Started With Social Media for Fundraising for Your Nonprofit

Social Media Marketing 101: How to Get Started With Social Media for Fundraising for Your Nonprofit

Contact us for dates

Online Course

Contact us for dates

Online Course

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How to Get Started With Social Media for Fundraising for Your Nonprofit

The Foundations in System Leadership; collaborating for health and care programme

This programme is primarily designed for those working in health, care, local authorities, the voluntary sector and other partner organisations who are curious about understanding what systems are, how they function and how to lead effectively within them.

Contact us for dates

Online training

Contact us for dates

Online training

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The Foundations in System Leadership; collaborating for health and care programme

Excel for Nonprofits: Learn the Basics

Do you need help managing your organization's data? In this course, you will build a foundation in the basics: What is Excel, how does it work, how it can reveal critical Information Hidden in your data, and how can it increase the efficiency of record-keeping in your non-profit organization.

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Online Course

Contact us for dates

Online Course

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Excel for Nonprofits: Learn the Basics

Email Marketing for Nonprofits

Email Marketing 101: How to Get Started Building Your Email Marketing Strategy.

Contact us for dates

Online Course

Contact us for dates

Online Course

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Email Marketing for Nonprofits

Gambling and digital harms safeguarding awareness

A regional event by GamCare aiming to raise awareness of the signs and risk factors of gambling and digital harm

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Zoom

Contact us for dates

Zoom

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Gambling and digital harms safeguarding awareness

Dorothy House Spiritual Support training

The Spiritual Support team offers free training to anyone supporting patients, carers, families and community members at the end of life.

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Location is TBD

Contact us for dates

Location is TBD

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Dorothy House Spiritual Support training

Achieving Digital Inclusion

In the UK, 13–19 million people over the age of 16 are estimated to be in digital poverty, meaning they can’t interact with the online world fully. But charities can be a vital point of contact for people who are digitally excluded

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Online Event

Contact us for dates

Online Event

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Achieving Digital Inclusion

How To Access Free Probono Support on Ethical Angel

Could your charity, social enterprise or NGO benefit from additional support? Find out how Ethical Angel can help.

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Online event

Contact us for dates

Online event

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How To Access Free Probono Support on Ethical Angel

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