The Ansvar Community Hub
Brighton , East Sussex BN2 9ASJoin us for this two-part training event. A ticket books you on for both dates, if you aren't able to attend both please consider sending another person from your organisation.
The aim is to equip a volunteer from your food project with tools and strategies for navigating challenging situations and fostering a supportive environment. Led by experienced trainer Emma Reeves from Trust for Developing Communities, this interactive workshop provides a space for peer-learning, reflection, and practical skill development. There will be opportunities to bring queries specific to your team, and to bring resources back to your organisation.
Priority places will be given to organisations which have not attended this training before.
Part 1 - Tuesday February 3, 2026, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
A peer-learning workshop looking at de-escalation techniques, individual well-being, empathic distress and burn-out. We will be co-creating and sharing techniques for managing difficult situations, personal resilience strategies and practical self-care techniques.
Part 2 - Tuesday March 17, 2026, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
This second session will include more practical suggestions around de-escalation. We will also explore different ways that community organisations can embed strategies to manage difficult situations, reflecting as a peer group on how we contribute to supportive cultures in our spaces, and identifying next steps.
Who is the course for: A volunteer of EFN or AFN member organisations who are providing food directly to the community, and whose organisation has not previously sent someone to this training course.
Cost: Free. One place per organisation. A free bus ticket can be provided if needed.
What to bring: Bring a pad and paper for note-taking and reflection. Venue: Community Hub at Ansvar
Accessibility: The room is accessed step free via a lift. If you would like more information about the venue please get in touch with us.
Do not come if you are feeling unwell. We will operate a waiting list, so any advance warning if you feel that you are unlikely to make it means that we can invite others.
If you have any questions please contact Emma Brown on emma@bhfood.org.uk or 07342 987 667.
Tue, Feb 3, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Ansvar Community Hub
Brighton , East Sussex BN2 9AS
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