Join Young Leaders from across the North West to work towards modules of the Young Leader Development Programme!
This is an opportunity for you to begin four modules of the Young Leader Development Programme (YLDP), speak to region experts for advice on all things relating to Young Leaders, and spend time with other Young Leaders from across the North West.
Please bring a packed lunch (nut free) and a water bottle. Please wear uniform.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please declare them when asked in the booking form. If you have any questions about the event, please contact northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
Bookings will close when tickets sell out. Visit our Eventbrite to book your place.
Commissioner Support Workshop 1 October, 2026We would like to bring our Commissioners together to Air & Share on common tasks and obstacles they face in the role. Through this we want to breakdown the role into tasks, timelines and roles to help build and support Division, District and County teams.
This would include:
We want you to join in the conversation and have your say, so we can create a truly personalised support system for our Commissioners in North West England.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please come along in uniform. There are good public transport options, with bus stops available close by and parking available at Region HQ.
Visit our Eventbrite to sign up
These are open to all Commissioner roles at all levels and will be held on Zoom.
We wanted to create a space for all Commissioners (including Assistant and Deputy Commissioners) to come together and learn from each other and share your experiences.
Each session will have a specific topic/update for 20-30 mins, with time afterwards for air and share and Q&A. All the links to the meetings can be found on the website. The first few will cover:
Tues 27 Oct – Lead but delegate: Time management, task prioritisation & the art of delegation + wellbeing
Wed 25 Nov – Succession planning & how to produce a good handover
Thurs 28 Jan 27 – Conflict resolution
Mon 22 Feb 27 – REN forms & GAW
Tues 23 Mar 27 – Supporting your leaders in training with the LDP
Any questions please feel free to email abi.frith@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
To book onto the Tuesday 27 October session and for more information, please click here
Water Safety Course 8 June, 2026
We’re holding a Water Safety Course for members completing their walking scheme and we’d love to see you there!
This course is a compulsory element of level 1, 2 and 3 of the walking scheme. You do not have to have already completed the qualification to take part and this module is only required to be completed once.
We will be running this course on Saturday, 31 October from 10am – 3:30pm at Guys Farm Activity Centre.
Members can complete this course at any point on their qualification journey.
The course is currently open to members from North West England Region.
To book on, follow this link
We are holding a session focusing on how to manage unit accounts.
This webinar will support you to understand your responsibilities in managing unit accounts. We’ll specifically look at the national accounts pack, but the principles and skills are transferable to all ways of recording accounts.
By the end of the session you will have:
• Discussed your responsibilities in managing unit accounts
• Discussed the finance and property policies
• Examined the requirements of managing unit funds and accounts and maintaining good records
• Discussed the importance of budgeting
This is a one hour interactive virtual session. You do not need to attend every session.
This webinar will be held online Monday 2 November, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
To book your place you will need to visit the Learning Platform, click here
Adventures With a Map 13 October, 2026These sessions are open to all young and adult leaders who are interested in improving their knowledge!
Each session will cover something new and build on the knowledge and skills from the previous session. All sessions will begin at 7:30pm and finish by 9pm.
In this first session, we will cover:
These will be interactive sessions, combining both theory and practical activities to help you develop your skills and confidence. These sessions will take place online and all three sessions must be attended.
Other sessions are:
Wednesday 25 November
Wednesday 9 December
To book onto the first session click here
If you have any questions about the training, please contact our Walking Adviser, Di Grey, at walking@girlguidingnwe.org
Effective Communication for Leaders 29 June, 2026We are holding a session for Leaders to develop your communication skills.
This course will encourage leaders to think about the bigger impact of communication whilst exploring which style of communication is the best tool or media for communicating in their circumstances.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
• Be able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language, tone and active listening and what it might mean.
• Determine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances.
• Identify the best tool/ media for communicating for their circumstances.
This training will be taking place Wednesday 4 November, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
To book onto this training you will need to visit the Learning Platform. Book on here
Handling Conflict with Confidence: An Introduction for Girlguiding Commissioners 10 September, 2026Do you ever find yourself caught between volunteers who don’t see eye to eye, wishing you had a clearer way to help them move forward?
Have you inherited tensions in a team and felt unsure how to respond without making things worse?
Would you like simple, practical tools you can use to move issues forward?
Disagreements are a natural part of team dynamics — but when handled early and with care, they can strengthen understanding and connection. This interactive workshop introduces Girlguiding Commissioners to the principles and practice of approaching conflict constructively by supporting open conversations and helping volunteers move forward collaboratively.
By the end of the session, you will:
Trainer: Louise Kelly, an accredited mediator with extensive experience in volunteer management and community mediation. She trained with the Open College Network and volunteers with Calm, supporting communities through challenging conversations. Alongside her freelance mediation work with workplaces and voluntary organisations, Louise draws on extensive experience in safeguarding and volunteer management within community projects. Her approach is warm, practical, and focused on creating safe, supportive spaces where everyone feels heard.
Format: Live online session | 2.5 hours | Includes group discussions, interactive exercises, and real-world examples. Sign up here.
Any questions, please get in touch with Abi at abi.frith@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
Celebrating every member 25 March, 2026
We are holding a session focusing on how to be inclusive for all of your members.
In this session, you’ll find out about inclusive decision-making and leadership, and how you can adapt activities and meetings so everyone can have a great guiding experience. You’ll also learn how you can support young members and volunteers and how to report discrimination.
By the end of the session you will:
• Know which forms can be used to support members and volunteers
• Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership
• Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings
• Know how to report incidents of discrimination
This is an online session that will be taking place Thursday 12 November, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
To book your place onto this session you will need to visit the Learning Platform, click here
Going Away With Training 14 March, 2025We’re holding a Going Away With training session on Saturday 14 November at the region office in Preston, PR2 5PD.
This training is for qualified leaders who want the opportunity to understand the Going Away With Scheme and to start their journey using the on-line platform, working towards final assessment.
If you are hoping to take your unit on a residential event in the future, or are already qualified but want a refresher, this is the training for you.
The training is free to attend, but you must have completed your leadership qualification. This is a uniformed event and is from 9.45am until 3.00pm.
If you have any questions, please contact: chris.joyce@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
To book your place and for more information, click here