Community responders and the voluntary sector play a crucial role in the resilience of the UK. The Met Office Community Responder Training Prospectus is aimed at those who work or volunteer in the local community to make them more resilient to severe weather events.

The Met Office have a key role under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to provide information to Category 1 and 2 responders but also to warn and inform the public around severe weather. The courses contained in this prospectus will provide an opportunity for community responders and those within the voluntary sector who collaborate closely with local responders to increase their knowledge and find information sources to assist them as they respond to severe weather.

Courses include:

Met Office Information, Products and Services (training on 6 August & 9 December)

This 90 minute course will look at the wide variety of weather information, products and services that are available to community responders and the voluntary sector to aid them in their role.

Winter Weather Hazards (training on 1 October & 10 November)

Designed to provide further information about specific weather risks associated with winter, over the 90 minutes, this course will look at the risks as well as the products provided by the Met Office for community
responders and the public.

Climate Change and Community (training on 9 September & 18 November)

This 90 minute session will set out to explain Climate Change to community responders and the voluntary sector: namely, what the current state of the climate is within the UK and around the globe, plus a look at what the future climate may hold. This will lead to an increased knowledge around the issues and potential impacts we may face in the future and where further information can be found to assist with planning and preparation.

This prospectus outlines the courses available for the second half of 2025, includes dates when they will be delivered and details on how to register for a course. There is no fee to attend any of the courses, but it is necessary to register so that you receive joining instructions and handouts.

For further information, and to access booking sites, please read the Met Office Community Responder Training Prospectus in full (linked for your convenience). If you have any questions regarding this prospectus or any of the courses, please email their team: training.cca@metoffice.gov.uk.