I've noticed that several recent prose prizewinners have something in common - they belong to UK-based WritersHQ - https://writershq.co.uk/. You can use many of their resources without joining them - e.g.
- free online writing courses - https://writershq.co.uk/category/writing-exercises/
- a list of competitions, etc - https://writershq.co.uk/writing-resources/writing-competitions-and-submission-opportunities
Donations are welcomed, though joining needn't cost anything - the reason for joining is that passing stories around for comment by members count as "private communication" so they can subsequently be sent out to magazines/competitions. Joining also gives you access to "Swipe Write for beta readers" - a way to find like-minded writers to swap stories with.
They run "retreats" too. For example, in Milton Keynes one Saturday a month, 10-4, there's a gathering (no workshopping or teaching, just a chance to claim some "me time") for £45 (which includes lunch and bottomless coffee).
If you want professional support, see https://writershq.co.uk/writing-critique-feedback/ - one option is an 8,000 word critique + Zoom session costing £250.
My story collection "By All Means" (ISBN 978-0-9570984-9-7), published by Nine Arches Press, is on sale from 
My poetry pamphlet "Moving Parts" (ISBN 978-1-905939-59-6) is out now, on sale at the 
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