Training & Capacity Building
Confidence to recognise concerns and respond appropriately
Our training helps communities, volunteers and organisations understand safeguarding, exploitation, vulnerability and risk — and know what to do next.
Programmes in development
What we are building
Community safeguarding awareness
An accessible introduction to safeguarding: what it means, who it protects and how concerns are raised.
Recognising exploitation
Understanding criminal, sexual and financial exploitation, grooming, county lines and modern slavery.
Responding and escalating
Knowing thresholds, reporting routes and how to pass a concern to the right service.
Volunteer induction
Role boundaries, confidentiality, information sharing, lone working and personal safety.
Who it's for
Training audiences
- NESN volunteers
- Community and voluntary groups
- Faith groups and community centres
- Youth provision and sports clubs
- Local businesses and employers
- Residents who want to understand safeguarding better
Our standards
Evidence-informed and continually reviewed
Training content is based on credible evidence, established guidance and appropriate professional expertise. We review our materials as guidance changes and as we learn from communities and partners.
Interested in training for your group?
Tell us what your community or organisation needs.