Events & Webinars

We’re pleased to open up our woodland space to our partners, funders, referrers and collaborative organisations – providing an opportunity to experience the environment that supports our therapeutic sessions.

The event is focused on building genuine relationships, sharing ideas, and exploring opportunities for future collaboration. Whether you work in education, counselling, youth work, social care, therapy or community services, you’ll have space to exchange insights, learn from others, and make new connections.

By coming together with people who share a commitment to supporting young people and mental health, we hope to strengthen our professional networks, and enjoy some much-needed time outdoors in the process.

Expect thoughtful conversation, a welcoming atmosphere, and the restorative benefits of being among the trees.

Please wear sensible footwear (boots or wellies recommended) and dress for the weather. A campfire will be lit, with hot chocolate and marshmallows available.

We look forward to welcoming you.

This event is free, but if you wish to donate a small amount to contribute to our consumption of hot chocolate, that would be appreciated!

For more information, please contact us at info@cup-o-t.co.uk

Developed through surveys, focus groups and co-production with volunteers, the Toolkit explores every stage of the volunteer journey, from advertising roles and recruitment through to onboarding, ongoing support and leaving volunteering. It provides practical checklists, self-assessment tools and simple actions that organisations can use to review and improve their volunteering practices.

Although the toolkit was informed by the experiences of neurodivergent people, autistic people, care-experienced individuals and those with lived experience of mental health challenges, the principles and recommendations benefit all volunteers. Rather than creating separate processes for different groups, the toolkit promotes inclusive practices that make volunteering more accessible, supportive and welcoming for everyone.

During the webinar we will:

• Share the key findings from our volunteer research.
• Introduce the Supporting Volunteers Toolkit.
• Explore practical ways to improve accessibility across the volunteer journey.
• Explain how to access our free toolkit and accompanying bite-sized e-learning resources.

This session is ideal for:

• Volunteer coordinators
• Charity and community organisation leaders
• Trustees and non-executive directors
• Volunteer managers
• Anyone responsible for recruiting, supporting or coordinating volunteers

Whether you have a large volunteer workforce or just a handful of volunteers, you’ll leave with practical ideas and free resources to help create a more inclusive volunteering experience.

This project has been funded by the Get Involved Innovation Fund.