Funding Central | Forthcoming events

Tax Effective Giving Workshop

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:15:10 GMT

Date: 17 Nov 2010

Location: Ipswich

This full-day workshop offers an ‘advanced introduction' to the four main methods of tax-effective giving: gift aid; legacies; payroll giving; and share giving.

Communication and Social Media Workshop

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:45:10 GMT

Date: 13 Oct 2010

Location: Leicester

This workshop looks at social media as a way to communicate with groups and communities, and reach volunteers.

Funding Pioneers: New Adventures in Sustainable Funding

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:30:11 GMT

Date: 23 Nov 2010

Location: London

NCVO's Sustainable Funding Project annual gathering will bring together organisations to discuss the future of sustainable funding.

Personalisation for Practical People - Seminar

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:15:11 GMT

Date: 02 Nov 2010

Location: Manchester

Personalisation for Practical People’ is a seminar aimed at community providers and infrastructure organisations who want to engage effectively in the personalisation agenda.

Become a Local Funding Central Champion – free training for funding advisors (London)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:45:09 GMT

Date: 01 Dec 2010

Location: London

A practical workshop for funding advisors and development workers, demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools).

Become a Local Funding Central Champion – free training for funding advisors (London)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:45:09 GMT

Date: 03 Nov 2010

Location: London

A practical workshop for funding advisors and development workers, demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools).

Social Media for Civil Society - Okehampton

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:15:09 GMT

Date: 06 Dec 2010

Location: Okehampton East, Okehampton West

A one-day programme focusing on social media training.

Social Media for Civil Society - Exeter

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:15:09 GMT

Date: 03 Dec 2010

Location: Exeter

A one-day programme focusing on social media training.

Social Media for Civil Society - Penzance

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:00:11 GMT

Date: 12 Nov 2010

Location: Penzance Central, Penzance East, Penzance Promenade, Penzance South

A one-day programme focusing on social media training.

Social Media for Civil Society - Liskeard

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:45:11 GMT

Date: 15 Oct 2010

Location: Liskeard North, Liskeard South

A one-day programme focusing on social media training.

Make it Happen in Portsmouth

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:30:09 GMT

Date: 02 Nov 2010

Location: Portsmouth

A timely course from the Sustainable Funding Project at NCVO (in partnership with Community First for Portsmouth) to help delegates to turn sustainable funding ideas into action.

The Substance Conference

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:30:09 GMT

Date: 20 Oct 2010

Location: London

The theme of the conference is Exchanging Views: Evidencing Impact in New Social Markets.

Charity Writing and Publications Training Day

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:30:09 GMT

Date: 14 Oct 2010

Location: London

Training event for everyone working in charity sector writing, publications, design, photography, media and marketing to improve their writing and publications.

Leadership and Management Training

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:30:09 GMT

Date: 13 Oct 2010 - 20 Oct 2010

Location: London

Training for senior managers and directors of third sector organisations to develop the skills that will enable their organisations to excel during times of economic and social change.

Data Protection Training for Third Sector Development Workers

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:30:09 GMT

Date: 22 Sep 2010

Location: Greater Manchester

A one day course that will focus on data protection policies that organisations need to have in place, together with the legal requirements of compliance.

Asking for Money…and how to enjoy doing it!

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:30:08 GMT

Date: 25 Nov 2010

Location: South West

…with Social Innovator Michael Norton, OBE

An interactive session including an exercise in asking for money. Michael will explore with delegates the current funding climate and how to be more entrepreneurial.

Ten Steps to the Perfect Funding Bid

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:30:08 GMT

Date: 17 Nov 2010

Location: South West

This course will leave participants more confident and skilled in writing the "perfect" funding bid, and armed with an invaluable resource pack.

Developing A Charity and Fundraising Strategy

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:15:08 GMT

Date: 25 Nov 2010

Location: South West

For senior fundraisers, including CEO’s - this course will provide a structured road map and relevant tools to enable delegates to link together potential sources of income, fundraising methodologies, contacts and the areas against which they need to raise funds.

Personalisation for Practical People - Seminar

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:45:10 GMT

Date: 27 Oct 2010

Location: West Midlands

Personalisation for Practical People’ is a seminar aimed at community providers and infrastructure organisations who want to engage effectively in the personalisation agenda.

East Berkshire Funding Fair

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:30:08 GMT

Date: 29 Sep 2010

Location: South East

A one day event for voluntary and community groups to access up to date funding sources and information.

Stepping Stones for Successful Funding Applications

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:00:08 GMT

Date: 07 Oct 2010

Location: Newark and Sherwood

Outlining the stepping stones of the funding application process, this event will help groups understand what it takes to succeed in the search for funding.

Ten Steps to the Perfect Funding Bid

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:30:09 GMT

Date: 22 Oct 2010

Location: South West

How to make funding applications stand out from the crowd.

Sustainable Funding: Make It Happen

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:35:09 GMT

Date: 07 Oct 2010

A particularly timely course from Sustainable Funding Project at NCVO, helping delegates to turn sustainable funding ideas into action.

Ten Steps to the Perfect Funding Bid

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:45:09 GMT

Date: 07 Dec 2010

Location: South West

How to make funding applications stand out from the crowd.

Top Tips for Tendering

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:30:08 GMT

Date: 02 Nov 2010

Location: South West

Event helping organisations be better placed to win tenders for Local Authority commissioned work, to write strong tenders that get noticed, and become ‘fit for purpose’.

Funding Central: Searching for Suitable and Sustainable Funding (West Midlands)

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:00:11 GMT

Date: 13 Oct 2010

Location: West Midlands

A free workshop for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools), highlighting how the site can help identify and apply for appropriate funding and finance opportunities.

Become a Local Funding Central Champion (West Midlands)

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:45:12 GMT

Date: 13 Oct 2010

Location: West Midlands

A practical workshop for funding advisors and development workers, demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools).

How to Excel in Funding Advice

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:45:12 GMT

Date: 28 Sep 2010 - 29 Sep 2010

Location: East Midlands

This event is relevant to delegates in a job or voluntary role where they provide funding advice or info to voluntary or community groups.

Tendering for Success

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:30:11 GMT

Date: 28 Sep 2010

Location: East of England

One day workshop focusing on all aspects of tendering.

Procurement in the NHS 2010: Ensuring Value for Money

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:45:08 GMT

Date: 15 Sep 2010

Event examining how changes to NHS procurement will affect organisations.

Developing an Effective Fundraising Strategy

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:00:10 GMT

Date: 23 Sep 2010 - 24 Sep 2010

Event for organisations looking for new funding ideas and fundraising strategies.

This course will help delegates understand the key elements of a strategy, the range of fundraising options and what they need to consider before building them into their strategy. Throughout the course delegates will be putting together the elements of their own strategy.

Successful Fundraising Practice

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:45:09 GMT

Date: 24 Nov 2010 - 25 Nov 2010

Event for delegates responsible for fundraising and strategy development in their organisations.

This course is an ideal follow up to the CELD 'Developing an Effective Fundraising Strategy' course, but can be done separately. It will guide delegates through the key stages of planning effective fundraising and addressing the factors critical to success.

Measuring Social Outcomes: SROI

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:45:09 GMT

Date: 17 Nov 2010

This course provides an introduction to the evaluation tool, Social Return on Investment (SROI), which attempts to measure the social and financial impact a project has on an individual or community.

The course will explore where the evaluation tool fits with other methods and tools, the resources required and the benefits of using it. The session will focus on the practical application of the “Impact Map” which lies at the heart of successful SROI evaluation, the information required to complete it, effective means of collecting the information and how the SROI ratio of value creation is developed.

Social Media for Voluntary Organisations

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:30:09 GMT

Date: 24 Nov 2010

This course provides an introduction to some of the key principles of social media, the main social media platforms and a simple guide to their use. The course will include suggestions on how organisations can engage with social media to raise their online profile. The key websites that will be covered are Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Youtube and blogging.

This course is delivered through a blend of presentation and practical activities in a computer suite to allow participants to get hands on experience of social media with supervision and support.

Introduction to Social Marketing and Behaviour Change

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:00:08 GMT

Date: 30 Nov 2010

The course will look at where social marketing has come from, why it is not ‘just another fad’, how it will become embedded in the delivery of public services and how it can save money. The day will explore what it is, the tools it offers and how to bring about behaviour change – identifying project outcomes, understanding individual motivations and setting and achieving behavioural goals.

Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:45:09 GMT

Date: 26 Nov 2010

This is an awareness raising course aimed at people who have need to be able to decide if the adults with whom they work, or for whom they care, are able to make decisions. The decisions may be routine day to day ones right up to major life changing ones.

This practical half day course directs participants to help them decide whether someone has the ability to make a particular decision at a particular time.

Managing Client Risk

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:30:09 GMT

Date: 02 Nov 2010

This course is for staff who work with individual clients on a face-to-face basis and whose role is to undertake risk assessment and support service users to take risks in a managed way.

It is essential for all of us to take risks to learn and grow. But for those who have little experience of risk taking or who take risks that present high potential harms to themselves or others, risk management can be a difficult issue.

Making the Most of Meetings

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:30:09 GMT

Date: 02 Dec 2010

This half day course is suitable for anyone who is responsible for chairing meetings, agenda writing and minute taking. This course will cover the skills required and there will be opportunities to practice these skills.

Identifying Outcomes & Measuring Impact

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:34:22 GMT

Date: 14 Dec 2010

The course will enable organisations to identify their outcomes, assess ways to measure them, discuss “off the shelf” outcomes monitoring tools and look beyond outcomes towards measuring Social Return on Investment (SROI).

Introduction to Mentoring

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:34:22 GMT

Date: 08 Dec 2010

The course will give participants an understanding, tools and techniques to maintain a successful mentoring relationship. It will explore and define the role of the mentor and how effective mentoring relationships can be created.

IT for Free: Cloud Computing, Open Source and Freeware

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:34:22 GMT

Date: 06 Dec 2010

This course will identify what is meant by the terms cloud computing, open source and freeware, the advantages / disadvantages of all methods over traditional computing and what options are available to non-commercial computer users.

Business Plans

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:34:22 GMT

Date: 12 Nov 2010

This course will provide the participating delegates with the understanding and knowledge of what constitutes a Business Plan. Delegates will be provided with tools to be able to develop and complete their own comprehensive Business Plan.

Basic Safeguarding Adults

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:45:08 GMT

Date: 08 Nov 2010

This is an awareness raising course aimed at people who have no previous training in safeguarding adults. The knowledge gained in this course is transferable to life outside work for those who have vulnerable adults in their family.

This practical half day course develops understanding of what comprises adult abuse and how difficult it can be to spot. The event will also explain how to report suspected adult abuse and outline what support there is for those reporting it.

IT for Free: Cloud Computing, Open Source and Freeware

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:30:08 GMT

Date: 08 Oct 2010

Introduction to Marketing for Charities

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:00:08 GMT

Date: 18 Oct 2010

This course offers a basic introduction to some of the key principles of marketing which is an essential activity for all types of voluntary organisations. The course will introduce some simple marketing concepts such as the marketing mix, market research and market segmentation before providing the delegates with practical examples of how they can apply these principles simply within their own organisation. It will look at both conventional marketing techniques such as printed marketing materials, and more modern approaches such as online (internet) marketing.

Setting up a Voluntary Organisation / Project

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:45:08 GMT

Date: 28 Sep 2010

This course is aimed at those who have an idea for a project that addresses a social or environmental problem, but need help to think through their idea and build an action plan to get it started.

Identifying Outcomes & Measuring Impact

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:45:08 GMT

Date: 17 Sep 2010

Commissioning, Tendering & Procurement

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:30:08 GMT

Date: 20 Sep 2010

Participants will gain a better understanding of the requirements of commissioning, procurement and tendering process, and further develop their skills and knowledge about tender writing, pricing a service and partnership working

Trustee Training

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:15:09 GMT

Date: 04 Nov 2010

Location: East of England

The session provides an overview of the legal duties and responsibilities of trustees, the role of the board in governing an organisation and the contribution of individual trustees.

Funding Central: Searching for Suitable and Sustainable Funding (North West)

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:45:08 GMT

Date: 28 Oct 2010

Location: North West

A free workshop for frontline organisations demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools), highlighting how the site can help to identify and apply for appropriate funding and finance opportunities.

Become a Local Funding Central Champion – Free Training for Funding Advisors (North West)

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:45:08 GMT

Date: 28 Oct 2010

Location: North West

A practical workshop for funding advisors and development workers in the North West, demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools).

Funding Central: Searching for Suitable and Sustainable Funding (North East)

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:30:09 GMT

Date: 26 Nov 2010

Location: North East

Voluntary and Community Awareness Training

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:45:09 GMT

Date: 29 Sep 2010

Location: South East

This one day event in the South-East is an introduction to Safeguarding Adults for voluntary, independent and community based organisations.

Become a Local Funding Central Champion – Free Training for Funding Advisors (North West)

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:34:24 GMT

Date: 29 Oct 2010

Location: North West

Summary: A practical workshop for funding advisors and development workers in the North West, demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools).

Funding Central: Searching for Suitable and Sustainable Funding (North West)

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:45:08 GMT

Date: 29 Oct 2010

Location: North West

The Loan Finance Fair: Demystifying Social Investment

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:30:09 GMT

Date: 29 Sep 2010

Location: North East

A free event bringing together a number of loan providers under one roof, along with speakers talking openly about the opportunities and risks of using loan finance.

Collaboration Support Skills for Development Workers - Croydon

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:30:08 GMT

Date: 29 Sep 2010 - 06 Oct 2010

Location: Croydon

Free two-day training to give development workers the skills to support collaborative working.

Budget Cuts: Strengthening Contracting Relations

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:30:08 GMT

Date: 27 Sep 2010

A national training seminar on managing and delivering effective contracting relationships.

Collaboration Support Skills for Development Workers - Manchester

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:30:09 GMT

Date: 14 Oct 2010 - 21 Oct 2010

Location: Manchester

Free two-day training to give development workers the skills to support collaborative working.

Collaboration Support Skills for Development Workers - Sheffield

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:30:09 GMT

Date: 05 Oct 2010 - 11 Oct 2010

Location: Sheffield

Free two-day training to give development workers the skills to support collaborative working.

Collaboration Support Skills for Development Workers - Derbyshire

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:30:09 GMT

Date: 28 Sep 2010

Location: Derbyshire

Free training to give development workers the skills to support collaborative working.

Collaboration Support Skills for Development Workers - Preston

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:15:08 GMT

Date: 16 Sep 2010 - 23 Sep 2010

Location: Preston

Free two-day training to give development workers the skills to support collaborative working.

Become a Local Funding Central Champion – Free Training for Funding Advisors (North East)

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:30:08 GMT

Date: 26 Nov 2010

Location: North East

A practical workshop for funding advisors and development workers in the North East, demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools).

Become a Local Funding Central Champion – Free Training for Funding Advisors (East England) FULLY BOOKED

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:15:08 GMT

Date: 26 Oct 2010

Location: East of England

A practical workshop for funding advisors and development workers in the East of England, demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools). This event is now fully booked

Become a Local Funding Central Champion – Free Training for Funding Advisors (Hereford) FULLY BOOKED

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:15:09 GMT

Date: 21 Sep 2010

Location: West Midlands

A practical workshop for funding advisors and development workers demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools). This event is now fully booked.

Funding Central: Searching for Suitable and Sustainable Funding (Hereford) - FULLY BOOKED

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:15:09 GMT

Date: 21 Sep 2010

Location: West Midlands

A free workshop for frontline organisations seeking funding that demonstrates the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools), highlighting how the site can help to identify and apply for appropriate funding and finance opportunities. This event is now fully booked.

NCVO/GMCVO Autumn Conference 2010

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:00:11 GMT

Date: 18 Nov 2010

Conference for representatives of community and voluntary organisations, discussing the most important sector issues of the day.

Funding Central: Searching for Suitable and Sustainable Funding (East England) - FULLY BOOKED

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:15:08 GMT

Date: 26 Oct 2010

Location: East of England

Become a Local Funding Central Champion – Free Training for Funding Advisors (South West) FULLY BOOKED

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:00:09 GMT

Date: 21 Oct 2010

Location: South West

Summary: A practical workshop for funding advisors and development workers in the South West, demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools). This event is now fully booked

Free Funding Fayre

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:45:11 GMT

Date: 14 Sep 2010

Location: South West

Funding fair for organisations in South Somerset.

Become a Local Funding Central Champion – Free Training for Funding Advisors (Somerset)

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:30:11 GMT

Date: 15 Sep 2010

Location: South West

Summary: A practical workshop for funding advisors and development workers, demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools).

Funding Central: Searching for Suitable and Sustainable Funding (South West) - FULLY BOOKED

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:15:08 GMT

Date: 21 Oct 2010

Location: South West

Community Money Marketplace

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:30:09 GMT

Date: 06 Oct 2010

Location: East of England

The Community Money Marketplace is a special event organised by the Essex Funding Forum to provide information to local charities and community groups operating across Essex.

Developing Sustainable Leadership

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:30:08 GMT

Date: 19 Oct 2010

Location: East of England

This workshop focuses on developing leadership techniques to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.

Sustainable Funding: Make It Happen in High Peaks

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:00:10 GMT

Date: 28 Sep 2010

Location: East Midlands

One day event for voluntary and community organisations who want to create a sustainable funding strategy.

Accredited Funding Strategies and Bid Writing

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:30:08 GMT

Date: 29 Sep 2010 - 30 Sep 2010

Location: London

Opportunity for members of voluntary organisations to gain an OCN Level 3 certificate to help their organisations develop a funding strategy and write winning bids.

FuturesNorth

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:45:09 GMT

Date: 11 Sep 2010

Location: Yorkshire and The Humber

This one day event includes interactive workshops, insightful speakers, and practical learning for delegates to create a greener and happier future.

New Horizons - Developing enterprising organisations

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:10 GMT

Date: 22 Oct 2010

Location: North East

A one day conference in the North-East looking at how to create organisations that take an enterprising approach in developing sound financial futures for their work.

Community Assets Matter: Promoting Effective Asset Management

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:45:09 GMT

Date: 04 Nov 2010

Location: East Midlands

A two day event in the East Midlands offering training for advisors to front-line community organisations about the management of buildings and other community assets.

Be a Local Funding Central Champion - see individual event information

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:34:25 GMT

Date: 13 Sep 2010

Practical workshops demonstrating the many features of Funding Central (including interactive tools) are being held across England.

NCVO Innovation Group Live: Success out of Failure

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:15:13 GMT

Date: 08 Mar 2011

Location: London