Charity Courses

Understanding Mental Health First Aid course covered a wide range of topics related to mental health first aid, which I found very interesting. It provided resources needed for appropriate self-paced learning, giving me the flexibility and control over the process of completing the assignments, being a great way of keeping up to date on the most recent developments, research, and good practices in this matter.

Tânia Nogueira, our student

I was keen to learn about mental health, mental ill health and its causes, and ways in which our mental health can be protected. The course provided a solid introduction to these subjects. More practically I learned about ways to support someone considering ending their life, and methods to ensure a healthy workplace environment. My assigned tutor was very supportive throughout my learning and I would highly recommend this New Challenge course.

Richard, our student

Thank you for all your help and the course. I don’t know if I would have got the job without this on my CV.

Karishma, our student

“I got two job offers from the company I really want to work for! It’s St Mungo’s, the leading UK charity that supports homeless people. I will be supporting a caseload of clients and will help them set up personal goals. This Counselling course is a great tool to help me with my job. I’m over the moon!

Ilaria Sulis, our student

I thoroughly enjoyed studying the Understanding Mental Health First Aid course. It was very informative and I know that many others would benefit from it as well.

Tayla-Estelle Davis, our student

I found the New Challenge course useful and informative in supporting people with mental ill-health in the workplace. It made me consider the language used around mental health and the potential barriers for people in reaching out for support. It also made me consider my own mental wellbeing at work, what could potentially be triggers and stresses; and how to manage this in my day-to-day.

Ollie Shotton, our student

Very grateful to have been forwarded details of New Challenge by National Careers Advisory Service in 2022. Completed are two courses with Guy Guneri: Information, Advice or Guidance, and Understanding Mental Health First Aid, and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace. Highly recommended this has supported my career aspirations, personal interest, and knowledge base. Guy has also offered careers guidance which I found most helpful.

Antonia Hayter, our student

I thoroughly enjoyed and benefited from studying the Counselling Skills course with New Challenge last year. Whilst completing the assignments there were lots of opportunities for self-reflection in my work and personal life, alongside the knowledge I gained about counselling skills, theories, diversity and ethics.

Natalie Johnson, our student

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance

Be the Change in a career where you make a difference every day

This qualification is ideal for anyone currently working in, or aspiring to work in, an Information, Advice, or Guidance (IAG) role within the third sector or charities. The course is open to both employed and unemployed learners (subject to eligibility requirements).

If you are already employed, this course will provide you with an industry-recognised IAG qualification, allowing you to evaluate and enhance your current practice. For those seeking employment, you’ll gain all the same benefits, acquiring a professional understanding of the sector. Additionally, we may be able to support you with a work experience placement, providing valuable hands-on experience as you learn.

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Guy Guneri – 07749 053 883
New Challenge (Main number) – 020 8795 3999
Email: courses@newchallenge.org

Mental Health First Aid Course

You can help start to make it better – 1 in 4 people will experience a Mental Health problem each year

Our Mental Health First Aid course is designed for individuals in the third sector or charities who wish to deepen their professional understanding of mental health first aid.

Whether you work in a public-facing role, provide client support, or simply have a personal interest in mental health, this course offers valuable skills for making a difference. It is also ideal for those looking to promote mental health awareness within their organisations or communities.

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Guy Guneri – 07749 053 883
New Challenge (Main number) – 020 8795 3999
Email: courses@newchallenge.org

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Support the well-being of others

Counselling skills offer a valuable toolkit of techniques that can enhance interactions in both everyday life and professional settings. This qualification, typically completed over 8 weeks, introduces learners to the core approaches and methods that form the foundation of effective counselling skills. Gaining an understanding of these skills can be beneficial across all areas of life, personally and professionally.

This course is open to both employed and unemployed learners within the third sector and charities (subject to eligibility requirements).

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Guy Guneri – 07749 053 883
New Challenge (Main number) – 020 8795 3999
Email: courses@newchallenge.org

Adult Education Budget (AEB)

The Adult Education Budget (AEB) is government funding for education and training to support adults aged 19 and over. It is aimed at helping adults gain essential skills, improve their employability, and foster personal growth.

The funding is freely available to people who meet the eligibility criteria and allows them to do courses that they would normally have to pay for. It allows us to offer our courses to eligible individuals entirely free of charge. To ensure that AEB funding is allocated to the right candidates, we are required to verify eligibility.

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Fully government funded courses

For anyone over 19 and unemployed, within our catchment area

Accredited qualifications

Recognised qualifications in the charity sector and beyond

Support to get you into work

Careers advice, CV support and more

Welcome to Charity Courses

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance

Be the Change in a career where you make a difference every day

Mental Health First Aid Course

You can help start to make it better – 1 in 4 people will experience a Mental Health problem each year

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Support the well-being of others

Adult Education Budget (AEB)

Fully government funded courses

Accredited qualifications

Support to get you into work