Target Audience
Anyone needing to better understand the implications of the Companies Act 2014 & Charities Act 2009 for organisations in the not-for-profit sector.
Outline
This online workshop explores how the Companies Act 2014 impacts on Charities and Not-for Profit Companies that are Limited by Guarantee, the requirements of the Charities Act 2009, the role of members, the duties and responsibilities of Directors and Other Officers and the preparation of Financial Statements under Companies Act 2014.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
Board Members, Chairpersons and CEOs of non-profit organisations.
Outline
• Roles and responsibilities – Board, CEO, Chair
• Governance vs. Management
• Division of responsibilities
• Communication between CEO and Chair (Board)
• HR sub-committee (CEO Selection, Review, Remuneration, Succession Planning)
• CEO role in relation to the Board
• CEO performance appraisals – how to conduct appropriately
• Board only sessions
• Code of conduct
• Board evaluation (its value and purpose)
• Board Dilemmas
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
Trustees, Chairs, CEOs, and those responsible for governance in their Charity.
Outline
The Charities Governance Code explains the minimum standards you should meet to effectively manage and control your charity. This workshop will walk you through the requirements of the code including actions and evidence needed to demonstrate compliance.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
Are you a Board member of a voluntary or community group? Are you unsure of what is expected of you? Do you want to ensure your organisation is governed in accordance with good practice?
Outline
This session will demystify Board members’ roles and responsibilities and give you tools to enhance your contribution and the effectiveness of your Board. It outlines the purpose of the board as a whole in relation to governance and management. We then examine the specific roles of individual board members and in particular, their legal responsibilities and duties under the Charities Act (2009) and the Companies Act (2014). The workshop will finish with a discussion on typical problems arising within boards and some practical solutions to deal with them.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
Board Members, CEOs and Finance Managers of Charities.
Outline
SORP requirements for Charities and the responsibilities of the Board of Directors under the Charities Act.
The main areas covered will be:
- What are the responsibilities of the Board of Directors under the Charities Act
- What are SORP’s (Statements of Recommend Practice)
- What is the purpose of SORP
- Why are they necessary in charity financial reporting
- What are the requirements of SORP for Charities
- What is the connection between the Charities Act 2009 and SORP
- What are the key requirements of SORP FRS102 (latest SORP)
- How to lay out Financial Annual Accounts in SORP Format
- What is a Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) and how to construct it
- The rules on Income recognition under SORP
- The rules of allocation Overheads by Charity Activity
- What is happening in the Regulators office for implementing a SORP in Ireland
- Latest information on the consultation process
- What is an Activity Report which is required from all charities regardless of size.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
You should be comfortable with the Excel basics and/or be using Excel regularly including formulas/functions/sort and filtering/charts.
Outline
The course will take place on Zoom over 4 sessions as per details below. Homework will be assigned between sessions. Resources and links will be stored on a platform called GiraffePad. Please note these will sessions will be recorded and shared with the attendees only. Full instructions and links will be given after registration.
Session One (90 minutes) Wed 4th Oct starting at 2.30pm
- Revision of basics: formulas/functions/fixing cells/lists
Session Two (90 minutes) Wed 11th Oct starting at 2.30pm
- Vlookup function: What it is, what you use it for, use in same workbook and with different workbooks.
Session Three (90 minutes) Wed 18th Oct starting at 2.30pm
- Introduction to Pivot Tables
Session Four (90 minutes) Wed 25th Oct starting at 2.30pm
- If functions & Introduction to Conditional Formatting
- Final Q&A
Methodology
- Delivered virtually via Zoom.
- GiraffePad will be the platform used to hold the Zoom links/training materials.
- Homework will be assigned between sessions.
Target Audience
For those who want to learn about what is required for your organisation to safeguard Adults that you support both within your organisation and your community. By learning about safeguarding and how to develop a safeguarding culture you and your community will be better equipped to support Adults who may be at risk of abuse.
Outline
- Find out about Safeguarding and your obligations to it.
- Learn about the 6 Principles of Safeguarding.
- Discover how to identify adults in your organisation or community who may be at risk.
- Learn about recognising the signs of abuse.
- Learn how to Report Concerns and Respond to Allegations.
- Introduction to the newly launched “Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015”.
- How to develop a Safeguarding Culture.
This course aims to enable to learner to understand:
- The principles of safeguarding.
- The indicators of abuse.
- The roles, responsibilities, and actions a person should take in safeguarding adults at risk of abuse.
- Learn about newly introduced Legislation.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
Designed for staff and volunteers who are responsible for online communication in their organisations.
Outline
- Introduction to Social Media (15 mins)
- Overview of Key Social Media Platforms (30 mins)
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube & TikTok
- Developing a Social Media Strategy (30 mins)
- Content Creation and Storytelling (20 mins)
- Content that resonates with your mission and audience
- Visual elements, use of images, and videos
- Community Engagement and Growth (20 mins)
- Tools and Analytics (20 mins)
- Case Studies and Best Practices (25 mins)
- Practical Exercise (15 mins)
- Groups to create a mini social media campaign plan (10 mins)
- Presenting and feedback (5 mins)
- Q&A and Conclusion (15 mins)
Methodology
Delivered via Zoom.
