Advocacy Training

As a part of ARX resource exchange policy we provide information about training events that may be of interest to advocates. We are not responsible for delivering any of the training unless specifically stated, and cannot therefore accept liability for any work carried out by the organisations listed. This is not a list of recommended schemes, but a list of trainers that we are aware of.

Advocacy and Dementia

If your advocacy organisation works with people who have dementia, DAN (Dementia Advocacy Network) provides a variety of training programmes on this subject. For more detailed information visit their website or email dan@advocacyplus.org.uk or reception@advocacyplus.org.uk. Should you require any further information please telephone 020 7923 6000 and speak to DAN directly.

National Advocacy Qualification

Children's Advocacy

CROA (Children's Rights Officers and Advocates) deliver a wide range of advocacy, children's rights and participation training from 3 hr workshops to 2 days OCN accredited advocacy with children and young people course.
Their vision is that CROA improves access to and promotes the human rights of Children & Young People in need through campaigning, training & policy support for Children's Rights Officers & Advocates. Benefits of being a member of CROA include weekly updates via email, discounts on workshops and conferences. Invitation to local regional group to discuss current and local needs, share practice and network with others in the same roles. Contact info@croa.org.uk if you are interested in becoming a member.

For infomation about their training click here

Voice is a provider of training in Children's Rights, Advocacy and Youth Participation. With over 30 years experience in the field, an expert legal team and specialist advocates in the areas of Asylum Seekers, Mental Health, Disability, Care Leavers and Participation, Voice has a wealth of expertise to share with you through it's comprehensive range of training programmes.

Click here for information about VOICE training events

NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) has been delivering the Certificate in Independent Advocacy across England and Wales for 2 years. NYAS deliver a blended learning programme and take a bespoke approach. NYAS has a bank of vocationally competent tutor support assessors working exclusively and trained by NYAS. Click here for more inforamtion about their training

Other Advocacy Training

Action for Advocacy have a varied programme of training including introduction to advocacy training, principles into action and human rights training for advocates and advocacy managers. For more detailed information go to their website

Advocacy Training is a partnership of two organisations, SEAP and Kate Mercer Training (KMT) and is a new business concentrating on delivering advocacy evaluation and training across the UK. You can see more information on their training programme on their website.

British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) offers advice and training about advocacy to those who provide services for people with a learning disability. They also work with local authorities and other organisations from the private sector to advise and evaluate their practices in user involvement.

BILD offer a number of training events on advocacy that reflect the most up to date issues facing the learning disabilities field and advocacy. Non-instructed advocacy

• Advocacy dilemmas and the role of advocate
• The role of the self advocacy supporter
• Promoting advocacy
• The National Advocacy Qualification (NAQ)

See their website for details

Advocacy, Consultancy, Training and Supervision Ltd (ACTS Ltd) provides quality training and supervision to advocacy services and also offers consultancy to a variety of different services including Commissioners & Local Authorities, both nationally and internationally. For information about their training see their website