Applications now closed.

Thank you for your interest. Applications for Training and Development Grants are now closed.

What can I use it for?

It could help you train a new project lead, strengthen your board, support your team to run their own sessions or simply give people the tools to do things better.

You can apply for funding to support learning and development that helps your group do things more effectively, especially if you support adults with care and support needs in Hertfordshire.

You can apply for up to:

£1,500 per organisation

£500 per individual

Here are some examples of what the grant can support:

  • Training that helps staff, volunteers or trustees grow and increase your impact

  • Support for your team to pass on learning to others

  • Part-funding for a wider development programme (if other funding is secured)

  • Using local VCSE training providers (especially Hertfordshire-based ones)

Our Grants in Action

Watford Women's Centre

Watford Women's Centre recently used a Training & Development Grant to run an Emergency First Aid course for their staff team. The session was practical and highly interactive, giving everyone a chance to get involved and learn by doing.

One team member shared:

"That kind of training really suits me. I don’t like being talked at with a PowerPoint, but I’m likely to remember everything I learnt today."

The team said the course helped their confidence and they left feeling better equipped to deal with an emergency.

This is a great example of how small grants can create lasting impact.

How to apply

Applying is simple and we’re here to help if you’re not sure.

  1. Check eligibility and fill out the short online application

  2. We’ll have a quick call with you to go over the details

  3. If successful, we’ll award 70% of the grant up front

  4. After the training, send us feedback and proof to claim the final 30%

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us: [email protected]

  • Applications are open until 31 January 2026 (or until the funding runs out).
  • All training must be completed by 31 March 2026.


Feedback from previous grant applicants

“The team found the course to be hugely beneficial and greatly appreciated the input of a highly skilled and experienced trainer in the field. It has given us a large amount of resources which can be used to deliver educational programmes and having now developed a good relationship with the training provider, we are now able to access ongoing support and advice as we plan and then deliver this work. ”

Dawn Owen, Little Grove CIC

“One of the staff, who's lacked a lot of confidence, has really grown in their role since this training, they're confident at running the sessions on their own. They have come up with ideas and ways that they'd like to improve the delivery of this holistic therapy, all the service users that attend her group session, have expressed how beneficial they find them to their recovery.”

Gary Aldridge, Druglink

“Prior to the training we had promoted one of our sessional staff. This meant that he had increased responsibility for running sessions and managing our sites. This promotion came with added responsibility and pressure which had an impact upon his stress levels and overall wellbeing. Completing the care certificate training gave him increased confidence and allowed him to settle into his new role. He found himself better able to support our clients and more sure of himself when coordinating other members of staff.”

Ed Harkness, Triangle Community Garden