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This course will be delivered again on 8th January.

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

Board members, managers and all those with responsibility for the financial viability of their voluntary organisations.

Outline

Course material will include where to look for vital sources of funding, how to answer the critical questions that funders ask, how to develop a compelling story, an A to Z of digital and face to face fundraising techniques and with presentations focussed on sectors such wellbeing, social, community, health, enterprise, educational, arts environmental and other objectives.

Methodology

Delivered virtually via Zoom.

Target Audience

CEOs, senior managers or staff from non-profits/charities who’d like to learn how to improve their Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Prior experience of using Microsoft PPT is essential.

Outline

  1. Slide Theory – what to think about before opening PowerPoint
  2. PowerPoint Fundamentals – time-saving tools to help you create professional slides
  3. Present with Confidence – tools to help you feel in control when you deliver your presentation

Methodology

Delivered via Microsoft Teams. This session will be recorded and the recording will be circulated to participants on completion.

Target Audience

Designed for staff and volunteers who are responsible for online communication in their organisations.

Outline

  1. Introduction to Social Media
  2. Overview of Key Social Media Platforms
    • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube & TikTok
  3. Developing a Social Media Strategy
  4. Content Creation and Storytelling
    • Content that resonates with your mission and audience
    • Visual elements, use of images, and videos
  5. Community Engagement and Growth
  6. Tools and Analytics
  7. Case Studies and Best Practices
    • Practical Exercise
    • Groups to create a mini social media campaign plan
  8. Presenting and feedback
  9. Q&A and Conclusion

Methodology

Delivered via Zoom.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at Board members/staff of non-profits who need to develop or enhance their understanding of Risk Management.

Outline

This course will enable participants to develop a good understanding of Risk Management within an organisation and the tools which can be employed to minimise risk. It also shows how the roles of Boards is vital for effective risk management and how risk management makes for very effective Boards.

Topics covered include:

  • Understand Risk
  • Understand Risk Categories
  • Understand Risk Management and Know Why It Is Important
  • Understand What Makes a Good Risk Management System
  • Drafting your own Risk Management Strategy

Target Audience

Company Secretaries or anyone thinking of becoming a Company Secretary.

Outline

Learn about the practical and legal responsibilities and liabilities of the Company Secretary of a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG).

Topics covered during this workshop include:

  • The Companies Act 2014 – implications for new and existing CLG
  • The governing instrument – company constitution
  • Legal duties of a Company Secretary
  • Administrative duties assigned by the Board to a Company Secretary
  • Appointing a Company Secretary
  • Administrative obligations of a company to the CRO
  • Compiling documentation for board meetings and AGM
  • Role of Company Secretary as a trusted Board advisor

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

Anyone seeking practical tips for using AI with Excel files.

Outline

In this short course the following will be covered:

  • Overview of using AI with your Excel file
  • Analysing data
  • Explaining formulas
  • Creating formulas to do something
  • Guidelines on writing the prompts to help do this including how to save the prompts to use again

Methodology

  • Delivered virtually via Zoom.
  • GiraffePad will be the platform used to hold the Zoom link/training materials/recording.

Target Audience

Those appointed to the role of Designated Liaison Person (DLP) within their organisation.

Outline

This online training session aims to provide an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Designated Liaison Person (DLP) and the organisational responsibilities in relation to child safeguarding and protection.

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.