This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff
Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)
All voluntary organisations have a duty to keep the people they work with safe from harm. This course introduces the basics of safeguarding within a charity context in England and highlights effective safeguarding practice
Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)
This course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation
Charity finance skills (1 day)
This course will help people with little or no financial background to feel confident in managing day-to-day charity finance
Strategic planning: tools for decision making (1 day)
This course will introduce processes and tools to help ensure that decision-making is responsive to your environment and focused on the most important issues affecting your organisation
Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)
This course will take you through the essentials of lawful data processing for charities and help improve your compliance with the law
Recruiting volunteers (0.5 day)
This course will develop your skills and help you use a marketing approach to recruit volunteers
Volunteers and the law (0.5 day)
This course will help you create a positive and inclusive experience for volunteers. The course will explore best practice in relation to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and equality
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Digital and technology
Theory of change for strategic planning and evaluation (1 day)
Learn how to create your own theory of change and narrative. This course will challenge you to think critically about what you're doing and why
Charity finance skills (1 day)
This course will help people with little or no financial background to feel confident in managing day-to-day charity finance
Authentic leadership (1 day)
This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will strengthen your understanding of authentic leadership, so you can lead with integrity and impact
Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)
This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice
Strategic planning: tools for decision making (1 day)
This course will introduce processes and tools to help ensure that decision-making is responsive to your environment and focused on the most important issues affecting your organisation
Managing conflict and ending volunteering well (0.5 day)
This course will help you to manage conflict and problem solve with your volunteers, and navigate the process of ending volunteering well.
Supporting good governance (4 x 0.5 days)
This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives
Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)
Get an introduction to data collection methods and practical guidance for evaluating your work
Introduction to EDI in charities (2 x 0.5 days)
This course introduces the key principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and how to apply them to your organisation
Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)
This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff