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Welcome to the E-Training Bulletin - a listing of training opportunities and consultation events of interest to voluntary organisations and community groups in the Bedfordshire and Luton area. If your organisation provides training opportunities for voluntary sector staff, trustees or volunteers and you would like a listing in this bulletin, please click here.
May 2008
06/05/08 – Financial Management
This course provides hands-on techniques involved in preparing the financial statements for a business plan.
Delivered by: Voluntary Action Luton
Date/Time/Venue: 6 May, (10am to 1pm) Voluntary Action Luton, 15 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SA
More Info: Jennifer Saunders, 01582 733418, e-mail.
07/05/08 – Hate Crime Awareness & Your Role
The course objectives are ‘To give you a greater understanding of what a Hate Crime is, its impact on victims, and the law. The True Vision Reporting Service, how it works, and your role within that process’. This Workshop is for you if you have responsibility to co-ordinate the reporting of Hate Crime within your organisation and will be cascading this information down to other colleagues.
Delivered by: The Bedfordshire Hate Crime Partnership
Date/Time/Venue: 7th May (10am to 4pm) The Bunyan Meeting Rooms, Bedford - Closing date is 25th April
6th June (10am to 4pm) Mid Beds District Council, Shefford - Closing date is 23rd May
More Info: Merry Silk, e-mail.
13/05/08 Hear by Right
These workshops are designed to provide information about using the Hear by Right standards framework to draw up a map of current participation in your organisation (with children and young people), and create an agreed strategic plan for improvement.
Delivered by: Participation Works (Free)
Date/Time/Venue: 13 May (9.30am to 4pm) NCVO, London N1 9RL
More Info: Jake Manning, e-mail, 0116 242 7443
15/05/08 - Countywide Assembly
Based on the growing popularity of the Assembly conferences the organisation are anticipating this will be a vibrant event bringing together a wide range of partner and stakeholder organisations from the public, private and voluntary and community sectors.
Delivered by: Countywide Partnership
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 15 May, The Concept Centre, Millbrook Proving Ground
More Info: Peter Fraser, 01234 -276943, e-mail.
15/05/08 - Extended Schools Workshop
Find out more about the extended schools clusters. How will they work? What type of services will they be commissioning? This workshop will provide voluntary organisation's with an opening into schools. If you have a capacity issue this is an efficient way of marketing your services particularly relevant for smaller organisations that provide services at a local level.
Delivered by: VOC
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 15 May 08 (1.15pm to 3.15pm) Drama Studio, Kingsland Campus, Houghton Regis
More Info: e-mail.
16/05/08 – Migrant Workers
A seminar on the social & economic impact in Bedfordshire
This is aimed for Local authority councillors, policy officers, strategic managers & frontline staff from the statutory & voluntary sectors and others interested in migrant worker issues
Delivered by: Infotrain
Date/Time/Venue: Friday 16th May (9.30am to 1pm) The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
More Info: 01234 360607, e-mail.
20/05/08 - Safeguarding in Youth Participation
This one day course developed by the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) supports organisations in developing and applying safe policies and procedures when working with young people. The course gives participants an understanding of their roles and responsibilities in ensuring the safety of children and young people. It also addresses key signs to look for if a young person is being harmed within a project or externally. This entails an exploration of risk assessment and how to plan safe activities to reduce the risk of children and young people coming to harm. The key elements of a child protection and safeguarding policy and procedure will be introduced, providing participants with the basic knowledge and understanding to write their own bespoke policy and procedures.
Places are free for Third sector organisations and will be allocated on a first come first served basis and limited to one person per organisation. There are also a limited number of fee paying places for statutory sector organisations.
Delivered by: Participation Works
Date/Time/Venue: 20 May (9.30am to 4pm) NCVYS, London N1 9LH
More Info: Jake Manning, e-mail, 0116 242 7443
20/05/08 - Making a Good Funding Application (This course is also being run in Leighton Buzzard on 2 consecutive evenings 1 & 8 July)
If you want to develop your understanding of, and skills in, writing good funding applications
The aim of the workshop is to develop understanding of how to make grant applications — to local authorities, companies, trusts etc — more effective
Delivered by: CVS Mid & North Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Tuesday 20th May, (9.45am to 4.30pm) 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More Info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
22/05/08 Getting Tender Ready
This Workshop is for Trustees, chief officers and other senior staff involved in funding and development.
It is becoming increasingly clear that government organisations are replacing many grants to the third sector with contracts. It is equally clear that third sector organisations therefore need to explore and ready themselves for the whole arena of tendering for contracts. Effective tendering requires an understanding of the legislative, policy and the practical background within which public sector procurement is taking place. It also requires a clear understanding of what procurement officers want to see in your tender document and how to ensure your tender scores well at the appraisal stage. Getting Tender Ready may also be about forming consortia between organisations to tender for and deliver contracted services. This workshop will explore all these issues.
Delivered by: CVS Mid & North Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 22nd May, (9.45am to 4.30pm) 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More Info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
22/05/08 - Forced Marriage, Family Cohesion and Community Engagement
The issue of forced marriage cuts across a broader range of cultural groups than was previously considered, and has far-reaching consequences across the lifespan. This seminar will be of interest to anyone working in social care, health, education or criminal justice. This is presented by Dr Nazia Khanum.
Delivered by: University of Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 22 May (10am to 1pm) University of Bedfordshire, Putteridge Bury Campus, Luton
More info: website.
03/06/08 - Getting Ready for Funding (part 1 of a series of 6 workshops)
This highly interactive workshop will include a combination of overheads, guided discussion and group work. The workshop will cover everything you need to know and have in place before you put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and apply for grant funding.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date: 3 June (7pm to 9.30pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
03/06/08 – Project Management
This course is for those who wish to learn the principles and practice of Project Management.
Delivered by: Voluntary Action Luton
Date/Time/Venue: 3 June, (10am to 1pm) Voluntary Action Luton, 15 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SA
More Info: Jennifer Saunders, 01582 733418, e-mail.
06/06/08 - Volunteers Co-ordinators Networking Event
This networking event for volunteer co-ordinators/managers aims to identify difficulties with marketing and recruitment of volunteers; understand how the Volunteer Centre South Bedfordshire can help you; explore other methods of marketing your organisation and its volunteering opportunities; and maximise your marketing potential
Delivered by: Volunteer Centre South Bedfordshire
Date: 6 June (12noon to 2.30pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
10/06/08 - Demonstrating Need and Identifying Outcomes
(part 2 of a series of 6 workshops)
For any funding application you will have to show to the funder that there is a need for your project and that your project proposal shows a good way of meeting that need. Funders also want to see the changes that come about from the work you do. This workshop will help you identify ways to clearly demonstrate and evidence the need of your project to funders and therefore improve your chances of success. The workshop will help you demonstrate to the funder the difference your project makes and the changes that happen because of your project.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date: 10 June (7pm to 9.30pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
10/06/08 - Improving your Productivity through Technology (Free)
NCVO and Microsoft UK are hosting an interactive conference combining case studies, workshops and keynote speakers to explore the potential of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) for small and medium sized charities.
Understanding that complexity, resources and finances can hold technology development back, Microsoft and NCVO aim to introduce you to ways of accessing the latest technology through the help of a special donations scheme, enabling your organisation to achieve more. The conference will include case studies from charitable organisations that demonstrate how they are already reaping the benefits from using the latest technology. The event will close with an informative session on ICT funding and how you can access technology donations through Microsoft UK.
Delivered by: NCVO and Microsoft UK
Date/Time/Venue: 10 June, (10am to 4.15pm), Microsoft Office - Cardinal Place, London SW1E 5JL
More info: 0870 166 6680, website.
11/06/08 - Counselling Skills Course
We all use counselling skills on a day-to-day basis, when we communicate with others, but if we refined our skills, we could achieve so much more …..
Join them for 4 days of experiential, invaluable learning, in a safe and caring environment, where you’ll hone your talents to be even more effective in your working and personal life.
Course 2: Wednesdays 11th, 18th, 25th June and 2nd July 2008
Course 3: Mondays 23rd, 30th June and 7th, 14th July 2008
Times: 10am – 4.30pm
Delivered by: Relate
Date/Time/Venue: Dates above (10am to 4.30pm,) course 1 & 3 in Bedford, course 2 in Luton (cost £225 per person)
More Info: Sian Russen, 01234 342503, e-mail.
12/06/08 - Introduction to Islam & the Muslim Culture Course
With the introduction of the Race Relations Amendment Act 2000 and the Religious Discrimination Regulation, there has been an increase in demand from public sector organisations for greater access to courses and information regarding people from the various cultures and religions which make up their communities.
This course is designed to increase your knowledge of Islam & help you to promote equal opportunities & equal access in service provision.
Delivered by: AKSAA Ltd.
Date/Time/Venue: Thursday 12 June, CVS Mid & North Bedfordshire
More Info: e-mail, website.
16/06/08 - Employment and Support Allowance
Bedfordshire County Council’s Welfare Rights Service and the ‘Benefits for All’ Campaign are organising a one day training course on the new Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). From October 27th 2008 ESA will replace both incapacity benefit and incapacity based income support. With a new benefit structure and test of capability for work, ESA is set to change both the amount of benefit sick and disabled claimants can get and how they qualify for it. The course provides an introduction to this new benefit.
The course covers:
• the eligibility criteria;
• how the allowance is calculated;
• the work-related conditions claimants must satisfy and who is exempt;
• the impact on existing incapacity-related benefit claimants.
This course is suitable for anyone wanting to explore this new allowance in detail.
Delivered by: Bedfordshire County Council
Date/Time/Venue: 16 June (9.30am to 4.30pm), The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine
More Info: Gary Johnson, 01234 228057, e-mail.
17/06/08 - Finding the Right Funder (part 3 of a series of 6 workshops)
Funding may be available from a variety of sources. However, the first step to successful secure funds is to identifying the right funder(s) who would be willing to support your project. The workshop looks at the range of funding bodies and how best to identify the right funders for your project.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date: 17 June (7pm to 9.30pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
24/06/08 – Social Enterprise Awareness Event
If you are involved with a voluntary organisation, community group or a charity this event endeavours to clear confusions around the term and get you thinking about how your group or charity activities fit with the social enterprise agenda.
The benefits are less reliance on grants and traditional funding, opportunities to form partnerships, ability to compete for local authority and other public sector contracts and a chance to develop and sell your organisation’s products and services.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Time/Date/Venue: 19 February, (9.30am to 12.30pm), Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
More info: 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
24/06/08 - Budgeting for Bids (part 4 of a series of 6 workshops)
This highly interactive workshop will include a combination of overheads, guided discussion and group work on a budget. Participants in the workshop should ideally be working on a project for which they need to prepare a budget.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date: 24 June (7pm to 9.30pm), Leighton Buzzard
More info: 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
28/06/08 – Basic First Aid (Certified)
This workshop will provide you with a British Red Cross certificate in Basic First Aid, valid for three years, as a nominated person to take charge in an emergency. It is suitable for small organisations that require a member of staff or volunteer to have basic lifesaving skills.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Saturday 28 June, (10.00am to 4.00pm) Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
More Info: 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
01/07/08 & 8/07/08 – Making a Successful Funding Application
(Parts 5 & 6 of a series of 6)
This workshop is over two evening and is for anyone who may be involved in writing a funding bid. It will provide participants with an insightful look at the grant writing and awarding process, with information and tips on how to apply successfully.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: 1 July and 8 July, (7pm to 9.30pm), Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
More info: 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
17/07/08 – Every Action Counts Environmental Awareness Event and Funders Briefing
Every Actions Counts is a national programme that provides advice and support to voluntary organisations and community groups that are looking to reduce their impact on the environment. Regardless of size, your organisation could make a really big difference. By taking a few easy actions you can help your group improve your local area, save money, engage in new interesting activities and even do your bit to help tackle global problems like climate change and unfair trade. This awareness event (followed by an environmental funders briefing) will inspire you to go back to your group to try out new ideas and develop an Action Plan for a sustainable future.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: 17 July (10am to 12.30pm) Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
More info: 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
Certificate in Interpersonal Skills for Volunteers
This is a free distance learning training course for the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors. The Certificate in Interpersonal Skills for Volunteers, run by the University of Wales, Lampeter has helped hundreds of people over the years improve their interpersonal skills. You don’t need to be a volunteer to take advantage of this course, everybody can benefit from improved interpersonal skills. At the moment the course is available free of charge for UK and EU residents who do not hold (and are not currently studying for) a degree or higher qualification.
The course is part-time distance learning with no exams. They have monthly start dates and they say their tutor support is second to none. The course is fully accredited by the University of Wales and can lead to a BA Degree in Voluntary Sector Studies.
If you would like to know more then please visit their website. Or phone 01570 424785 or Matthew Scott, e-mail.
Department of Health – Training for carers
They are conducting research to help them build up an accurate picture of training currently available to carers. Your response to their questionnaire will help shape the development of the new programme and allow you to express an interest in becoming a grant-funded provider of the new training.
Please complete the questionnaire by clicking on the following link. If you encounter any problems accessing the questionnaire or have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me via email or on 0113 3854491. If you are not the best person in your organisation to answer the questions, please forward this email to whoever is best placed to complete it.
Bespoke Trainings
Our bespoke training workshops can be tailored to suit the needs of your organisation. They offer an ideal opportunity for you to bring your staff and volunteers together to enhance their knowledge, learn new skills and develop as a team.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action South Bedfordshire
Date/Time/Venue: Available to suit you.
More info: 01525 850559, e-mail.
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