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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.
August 2009
03/09/09 - Building a Culture of Participation
Adapted from the original course specifically for the third sector, this one-day Ready Steady Change course is a selection of training methods and tools (from each section of the original course) to build skills and knowledge in increasing children and young people’s effective participation in decision-making. Focusing on values, change and action, Ready Steady Change approaches participation from a children’s rights framework and is suitable for all individuals involved in participation work.
Delivered by: Participation Works
Date/Time/Venue: 3 September 9.45am to 4.30pm, National Youth Agency, 19-23 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 3GJ
More info:website, Enquiry Line: 0845 603 6725
09/09/09 – Measuring Impact through Outcome
This is a one day introductory course will introduce you to the key elements of performance management via the measuring impact through outcomes.
The workshop for anyone involved in managing projects and/or organisations such as Managers, Team leaders, Trustees and Directors of social enterprises, voluntary and community organisations.
Delivered by: Voluntary Action Luton
Date/Time/Venue: 9 September, 15 New Bedford Road Luton
More info: Jean Myrie, 01582 733418, e-mail, website.
15/09/09 – Fundraising and the Law
This is an excellent course that covers the main laws and regulations that organisations and community groups need to be aware of in their fundraising activities. Not to be missed!
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 15 September, CVS, 43 Bromham Road, BedfordMore info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
17/09/09 - Transferring 16-18 funding to LAs: the state of play
Donald Rae of REACT will be joining us to provide an update on the transfer for 16-18 LSC funding to Local Authorities and 16-18 apprenticeships to the SFA. In addition the event will examine the steps that need to be taken by LAs more broadly to meet their statutory responsibilities when the participation age is raised to 17 in 2013 and 18 in 2015.
Delivered by: Campaign for Learning
Date/Time/Venue: 17 September, 11am - 1pm, 19 Buckingham Street, London, WC2N 6E
More info: Karla McLaren, e-mail, 020 7766 0010
21/09/09 - Demonstrating Need and Understanding Outcomes
This workshop will build on the skills you gained from the Fit for Funding workshop and will:
- explain how to identify and explain need for your work
- define aims, outcomes, targets and milestones
Through using practical examples and an interactive workshop we aim to make sense of some of the most common problems groups have when making funding applications.
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 21 September, (eve) CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
29/09/09 - Getting Tender Ready
If you want to know about tenders, contracts and how your group needs to prepare itself for this brave new world, this is the place to start. The workshop will focus on public sector funding, so it’s a must for those considering this approach.
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 29 September, CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
01/10/09 - Project Management
Getting the funding can sometimes be the easy bit. You then have to make the project work. This course is aimed at those with little to no experience of managing a project. It will examine the importance of project management, and give an overview of the key issues to consider.
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 1 October, CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
01/10/09 - Fit for Funding Workshops (eve)
CVS is running a series of FREE funding workshops to help meet the demand from groups for funding and development advice and guidance. Each workshop will last a couple of hours and will take place at our offices at 43 Bromham Road in Bedford.
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 1 October, CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
08/10/09 - Creating a Better Business Plan
If you are looking for larger amounts of funding, most funders will expect applicants to have a Business Plan. This course will explain what a Business Plan should include and how it can help with developing and sustaining the work of your organisation.
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 8 October, CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
13/10/09 - First Aid for Appointed Persons
This workshop will provide you with an Appointed Persons certificate in 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.
We are also running this course over two Thursday evenings on 4 and 11 February 2010 at 7pm to 9pm – we are taking bookings for this workshop.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action
Date/Time/Venue: 13 October, 9.30am to 1.30pm, Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
More info: Kim Mead, 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
14/10/09 - Costing for Contracts
The aim of this workshop is to give participants the confidence to deal with all aspects of costing and pricing for services or projects. You will also learn how to use practical tools and techniques for working things out that can be applied to your own situation.
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 14 October, CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
21/10/09 – Volunteers and the Law – Safety and Security
No information as yet, but please visit the website to see if updated soon.
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 21 October, CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
31/10/09 - Fit for Funding Workshops (morn)
CVS is running a series of FREE funding workshops to help meet the demand from groups for funding and development advice and guidance. Each workshop will last a couple of hours and will take place at our offices at 43 Bromham Road in Bedford.
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 31 October, CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
12/11/09 - Health and Safety at Work
This course will cover key aspects of health and safety to ensure your organisation and activities comply with current legislation and that staff, volunteers and client groups can enjoy a safe environment. It will include how to identify hazards, conduct risk assessment, and develop a policy and resources to deal with heath and safety issues.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action
Date/Time/Venue: 12 November, 10am to 4pm, Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
More info: Kim Mead, 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
19/11/09 – Financial Controls
This workshop will enable you to pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of your financial systems. It will show you how to set up appropriate systems to improve efficiency and help you to produce or review your financial controls policy. Many organisations must now provide a financial policy as a condition of a grant, contract, or service level agreement.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action
Date/Time/Venue: 19 November, 10am to 4pm, Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
More info: Kim Mead, 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
26/11/09 – Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Essential training for anyone working with adults who may be vulnerable because of age, illness, disability, domestic violence or drug and alcohol misuse. Recognise signs of abuse, learn how to deal with suspicions of abuse and the importance of having clear guidelines and procedures. Learn about the new Vetting and Barring Scheme.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action
Date/Time/Venue: 26 November, 10am to 4pm, Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
More info: Kim Mead, 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
01/12/09 - Fit for Funding Workshops (morn)
CVS is running a series of FREE funding workshops to help meet the demand from groups for funding and development advice and guidance. Each workshop will last a couple of hours and will take place at our offices at 43 Bromham Road in Bedford.
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 1 December, CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
3/12/09 – Safeguarding Children
For paid staff, volunteers and trustees involved in activities with children and young people in voluntary and community settings. You will learn to recognise and identify signs of abuse and understand the procedures that should be followed. The session will include an update on local safeguarding children policy and the new Vetting and Barring Scheme.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action
Date/Time/Venue: 3 December, 10am to 4pm, Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
More info: Kim Mead, 01525 850559, e-mail, website
03/12/09 - Making a Good Funding Application
If you are new to writing funding applications this is a great course about the skills required, what funders are really looking for, and the ability to avoid common pitfalls.
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 3 December, CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
13/01/10 - Designing & Measuring Performance Indicators
The workshop is for anyone involved in managing projects and/or organisations such as Managers, Team leaders, Trustees and Directors of social enterprises, voluntary and community organisations.
Delivered by: Voluntary Action Luton
Date/Time/Venue: 13 January, 15 New Bedford Road Luton
More info: Jean Myrie, 01582 733418, e-mail, website.
28/01/10 - Charities - Tax and VAT
Although Tax and VAT are now both dealt with by HM Revenue and Customs, there are still differences in the charitable exemptions available, so it is important that you know how your charity could be affected from both a Tax and a VAT point of view.
Delivered by: Community & Voluntary Service (CVS)
Date/Time/Venue: 28 January, CVS, 43 Bromham Road, Bedford
More info: Jan Warnier, 01234 354366, e-mail, website.
02/02/10 – Empowering the Voluntary Sector to Influence Public Bodies
A chance to learn the basic principles of public law and understand when a public body has not acted lawfully. This workshop will enable you to develop the skills to negotiate effectively with public bodies on issues such as challenging funding cuts, failures to consult on policy changes, and local authority decisions concerning the provision of services.
Delivered by: Voluntary and Community Action
Date/Time/Venue: 2 February, 10am to 4pm, Bossard House, Leighton Buzzard
More info: Kim Mead, 01525 850559, e-mail, website.
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