The GAP Unit offers training to groups and organisations in any sector. Training ranges from one-off workshops to multiple sessions and all programmes are tailored to the needs and interests of the group. Please contact us for further information.  

Gender, diversity and inequality

To increase understanding of gender inequality, its causes and how it may impact on an organisation’s specific area of work or interest.

Capacity building

To build people’s capacity to identify, measure and analyse the gender component of their work and learn how to address associated issues and inequalities.

Research methods

Training in: participatory and gender-sensitive research methodologies; data collection, analysis and presentation; running effective stakeholder consultations; gender impact assessments.

Empowerment sessions

Helping women, in particular, to gain confidence and skills. Can be directed at supporting groups to take action on gender inequalities, or focus more on personal or organisational development. (see also Community development)  

Recent training has been with or for:

Oxfam UK Poverty Programme

Manchester Disabled People’s Action Group

RENEW North West

Manchester Metropolitan University

Sure Start parents’ groups

Red Cross