What in-person courses are offered?
See below for a comprehensive list of our in-person training course options.
What is the cost of training for member organisations? and How do I book a course?
Training prices differ depending on the format it is being delivered in, online or in-person.
For in-person training courses, we ask that you contact us for prices and bookings by emailing memberservices@communities1st.org.uk.
In-Person Courses Available
Bid Writing
By the end of this training session, you will feel confident in how to write strong applications for funding for your small organisation. Come along to find out how to design, edit and check over bid applications, to increase your organisation's chances of success in securing funding.
Members can join this course for £25, and non members can join this course for £40.
Contact the training team for more information: memberservices@communities1st.org.uk or 01727 649940.
Business Planning
A well-crafted business plan is the backbone of any successful organisation. Join our training session to develop effective business plans that align with your goals and aspirations. Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to revamp your current plans, this session with equip you with the tools you need to succeed.
Members: £25
Non-Members: £40
Cyber Security
Many voluntary sector groups think they are safe from cyber crime because they have a low income or few assets. This mistaken belief can put you at risk. A 2023 survey found that 24% of charities and voluntary sector groups had experienced a breach or attack int he last 12 months.
Don't put yourself at risk! Join this session to learn:
- What cyber security is
- What the biggest risks are to VCFSE groups
- Simple, practical steps to improve your cyber security.
This session is particularly suitable for those with limited IT or cyber security knowledge.
The cost for members is £25, and for non-members is £40.
Contact the training team for more information: memberservices@communities1st.org.uk or 01727 649940.
Data protection
Every organisation which handles private data is obligated to follow General Data Protection Regulation law. This training course will outline clearly for you your legal obligations, how to comply with the laws and how to handle client data safely and confidently.
Members can join this course for £25, and non members can join this course for £40.
Contact the training team for more information: memberservices@communities1st.org.uk or 01727 649940.
Evaluation Essentials
Knowing how to evaluate your organisations progress is essential for ensuring your group is constantly improving. Evaluating your projects and services is necessary to analyse outcomes, helping to inform your future steps and feedback to funders, trustees and the communities you serve.
Members can join this course for £25, and non members can join this course for £40.
Contact the training team for more information: memberservices@communities1st.org.uk or 01727 649940.
Full Cost Recovery
This session is an introduction to full cost recovery and how to apply this knowledge to funding applications. No previous knowledge is needed to attend the course.
Join this session to understand:
- What is meant by full cost recovery
- Your direct costs and overhead costs, and how to factor these into an applications
- How to apply the full cost recovery concept to future grant and funding applications.
The price for members is £25 and for non-members is £40.
Introduction to Governance
Even small groups need to ensure a board of Trustees is in place. Come to this session to find out about Trusteeship, as well as how to ensure your group complies with obligations such as policy formulation, safeguarding, and accountability correctly.
Members can join this course for £25, and non members can join this course for £40.
The next session will be held on Monday 20th May 2024 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Contact the training team for more information: memberservices@communities1st.org.uk or 01727 649940.
Recruiting, Retaining & Managing Volunteers
This interactive and engaging one-day course will explore the challenges of recruiting, retaining and managing volunteers. It is ideal for staff who have this responsibility as their role.
If you have not already achieved 6 Point Promise accreditation, this is an ideal opportunity to get started!
The cost for Herts Voluntary Organisations is £70. For Statutory and Non-Herts Organisations, it is £400 which is what the course is valued at.
Safeguarding Children
This training session is for staff and volunteers working with children and young people in any setting.
During this course, you will learn:
- What abuse is and how to recognise the signs,
- To understand the key words and phrases used in safeguarding work,
- Accountability - including confidentiality, disclosure, reporting concerns, and working with statutory agencies,
- What happens next - the investigation process.
The cost for members is £35, and for non-members is £50.
Contact the training team for more information: memberservices@communities1st.org.uk or 01727 649940.
Report Writing
This in person Report Writing training session will be delivered by the Royal Literary Foundation. The course will cover everything you need to know about creating effective and informative reports, covering things like structure and techniques.
Members can join this course for £25, and non members can join this course for £40.
The next course will be held on Monday 3rd June 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Introduction to Marketing for Small Organisations
This course will cover
- How a good marketing strategy can benefit your organisation
- How to utilise different forms of marketing, from physical to digital
- How to use social media to your advantage
- How to evaluate your marketing success, and continue improving as your organisation grows
Members can join this course for £25, and non-members can join this course for £40.
Case Study training with the Royal Literary Foundation
This training course, delivered by the Royal Literary Foundation, will help teach you everything you need to know about effective case study writing, helping your organisation to develop all the skills you need to write great case studies which illustrate the work you do.
Members can join this course for £25, and non members can join this course for £40.
The next course will be held on Monday 1st July 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Introduction to Bookeeping
This in person course will cover everything you need to know about book keeping for your small organisation. The 6 modules will cover:
- Module 1: introduction to bookkeeping
- Module 2: setting up your bookkeeping system
- Module 3: templates of financial records
- Module 4: understanding self-assessment and national insurance
- Module 5: VAT
- Module 6: universal credit for the self-employed
Members can join this course for £25, and non members can join this course for £40.
The next course will be held on Thursday 12th September 2024 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Professional Boundaries
This in-person Professional Boundaries training session will help you to understand how to develop and maintain professional relationships that adhere to appropriate boundaries.
Members can join this course for £25, and non-members can join this course for £40.
The next course will be held on Thursday 14th October 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Facilitating Team Building
This in person Facilitating Team Building training session will help your organisation establish a strong teamworking ethos.
Members can join this course for £25, and non members can join this course for £40.
The next course will be held on Monday 11th November 2024 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sustainable Budgets
This in person sustainable budgets training course will help your organisation's financial stability.
Members can join this course for £25, and non-members can join this course for £40.
The next course will be held on Thursday 5th December 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Don't see a course scheduled?
If you don't see a course scheduled you'd like to attend, or would like to find out about future courses, get in touch.
You can telephone us on 01727 649940 or email memberservices@communities1st.org.uk.
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