
GAVCA aims to ensure that all voluntary and community groups within Gloucestershire have access to training and learning on issues that they have identified as a priority.
GAVCA runs a comprehensive programme of short courses, in particular in management, governance, personal effectiveness, human resources and policy development. The Short Course programme aims to provide training which is accessible and affordable, particularly to newer and smaller groups in the early stages of their development.
Download our terms and conditions.
Our courses are priced at the following rates (unless otherwise stated):
To make a booking please use the GAVCA Training Booking Form. Places on courses will not be confirmed until the course fee is received. It is possible to substitute an alternative delegate on any place booked at no additional cost. Notification must be received by GAVCA, in writing, 24 hours prior to the course date.
Payment of the course fees must be made in advance and should be made at the time of placing a booking. All booking forms must be accompanied by payment of the full course fee. GAVCA does not issue invoices, instead we ask that you take a copy of the GAVCA Training Booking Form and return the original form to us along with your payment. Cheques should be made payable to GAVCA.
For up-to-date information about any bursaries or funding available, please visit our Training Finance page.
Bookings can only be cancelled in writing via post or email. Cancellations received up to 14 days before course date: Full refund, Cancellations received 7 to 14 days before course date: 50% refund, Cancellations received less than 7 days before course date: No refund.
Please ensure you have read, understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions before you place a booking. By placing a booking you will be deemed to have read, understood and accepted them.
You can download our latest training brochure by clicking on this link (please note, this is a large pdf file).