AI Workshop - Voluntary Sector Support

Book your place on our AI Workshop.

You went into the voluntary sector to make a difference. Not to spend your evenings formatting reports, chasing data, or half-finishing funding applications because there simply are not enough hours in the day.

Your team is stretched. Your time is eaten up by admin. And every hour you spend on the tedious stuff is an hour you are not spending on the work that actually matters.

You have probably heard people talking about AI. Maybe you have tried it and thought, “this isn’t for me.” Maybe it felt too techy or too far removed from the real challenges you face.
This workshop will change your mind.

On 5th March, join Mary Kemp at the Council Chambers in Albery House, Horsham, for a free, practical session designed specifically for the voluntary and community sector. No tech jargon. No slides full of theory. Just real tools, shown step by step, that you can start using that same evening.

You will learn how to summarise lengthy documents in minutes instead of hours, find and draft funding applications more effectively, capture and present your data without needing a specialist, and free up your time for the frontline work that drives your mission. You will also learn how to use these tools safely and responsibly, so you feel confident bringing AI into your organisation.

Bring your laptop or tablet. Bring the messy documents, the overflowing inbox, the reports you have been putting off. You will leave with real tools and the confidence to keep going.

Free event. Open to anyone working in or supporting the voluntary and community sector in Horsham District. No prior AI experience needed.

Key Details
Date: 5 March 2026
Time: 9.30am – 2pm
Where: Council Chamber, Horsham District Council, Albery House, RH12 2GB
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

Who is running the session?
Mary Kemp is a pioneer in making AI work for business. As co-founder of AI Potential, she transforms the promise of generative AI into measurable results, helping organisations unlock innovation and scale. Known for her clarity and practical approach, Mary simplifies complex technology to create strategies that drive growth in the real world.

AI Potential transform the confusion of generative AI into a clear, practical strategy. We are the specialists who make AI work for your business.

Deposit information
We will take a £10 deposit to secure your place on this training course. Your deposit will be refunded if:
• You attend the training course.
• You cancel your place with more than 48 hours’ notice.

We cannot refund your deposit if:
• You cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice.
• You do not show up on the day of the training.

Address and Parking
Horsham District Council
Albery House
Springfield Road
Horsham
RH12 2GB

Horsham District Council is a short walk from many of the town centres care parks, with the closest being Swan Walk car park, 3-4 Medwin Walk, Horsham RH12 1AG.

You can find other town-centre car parks which are a short walk away on the Horsham District Council website here: https://www.horsham.gov.uk/parking/horsham-town-centre-parking

If you are travelling by train, it is a 15 minute walk from the train station.

This training is for charities, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations working in the Horsham District.

If you have any questions about the training, please get in touch with the Voluntary Sector Support team by phone or email.
Phone: 01403 215191
Email: volunteering@horsham.gov.uk