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Reasons and ways to support the nationwide campaign to get more people volunteering

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A manifesto for the voluntary sector ahead of the 2024 general election

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Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities

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This month sees the launch of a consultation on the Charity Governance Code and new charity chair research

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Getting the support of your trustees and establishing good governing principles

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How the roles of CEOs and designated safeguarding leads can support each other

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Find out about the responsibilities of a volunteer manager and how to plan a safeguarding policy

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This training will teach you how to raise your profile and the profile of your charity. You’ll learn how to improve your external engagement through network-building, collaboration, partnership development and effective communication.

This course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation

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.

This advanced course is specifically for data protection leads or officers in charitable organisations.

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.

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

This practical course is specifically tailored to the voluntary sector. It’s designed to give you all the principles and practical tools you need to plan, deliver and evaluate your project successfully.

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

A practical, high impact course that focuses on building an effective finance strategy and equips you to strengthen your charity’s financial stability and long term confidence.

This course will take you through the essentials of lawful data processing for charities and help improve your compliance with the law

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Leading external engagement (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

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

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

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