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The small charities advisory panel champions the voices and experiences of small charities

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Find out what makes charity finance different and how to plan appropriately

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Internal controls are the things you do to help manage the risk of an error or a fraud

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How to be aware of the risk factors relating to fraud and take steps to protect your organisation.

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The difference between audits and independent examinations and how to prepare for both

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The basic principles of bookkeeping are the same for charities as for other organisations, you just need to be aware of the slightly different emphasis and the need to keep restricted funds separate.

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Guidance on creating a financial strategy and what you need to include

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A pre-built spreadsheet that calculates your income percentages when you input your current funding and future targets

How to create budgets, cashflow forecasts and understanding the cashflow process

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Learn about what budgets and cashflow forecasts are and how to write a budget

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This practical session will build your awareness of different types of reporting and support you to tell a compelling story through your reporting

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.

Learn practical tips to ensure you are successful in your funding bid applications.

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.

This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England.

Learn practical tools and techniques to increase your capability, confidence and impact when seeking to influence others – both within and outside your organisation

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission.

Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical application, you'll learn how to strengthen your current fundraising strategy so that is not only effective today but sustainable and resilient for years to come.

This course will help people with little or no financial background to feel confident in managing day-to-day charity finance

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Better impact reporting (0.5 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Theory of change for strategic planning and evaluation (1 day)

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Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Boost your personal influence and impact (0.5 day)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Building a sustainable and resilient fundraising strategy (1 day)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

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