We offer a range of open and bespoke training and workshops for your organisation - online or in person.
“Leah was fantastic - a great balance of professionalism and fun. I have never been on a Zoom course before and I did have my doubts however I want to book another one right away!”
Details and course overviews for some of our most popular training courses and workshops are listed below. We may be able to support in other areas too, so do get in touch if there is something you think we can help with.
All our training can be delivered face to face on online - and both included interactive group work and use a range of learning approaches create impactful training courses and sessions.
We also offer e-learning opportunities, where you can work at your own pace.
Please contact us if you would like training delivered in-house or to host an open course.
Our current training courses and workshops
Strategy and planning
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Theory of Change – three words we have probably all heard, whether from our Boards, funders, colleagues or partners. But just what is a Theory of Change – and how might it be of use to a small organisation in the voluntary sector?
This session seeks to answer those questions!
Who is it for: Leaders and Managers in small charities and social enterprises
Length: 60 minutes
Format: Face to face or online
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This course will help you understand what a income strategy is, what it contains, and how it can help you focus your organisation’s resources in the most productive way.
We will consider income options in the context of the current climate for the voluntary sector, and look at the practicalities around developing an income generation strategy.
Who is it for: Leaders and those engaged in fundraising in small charities and social enterprises
Length: Full day
Format: Face to face or online
Income generation
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Your time is precious and good funding opportunities few, so make sure every application is as strong as possible with this course which can be delivered in house or with a mixed group.
Whether you’re a complete beginner, or require a refresher - this course if for you!
Who is it for: Anyone involved in writing funding applications or bids
Length: Full day or half-day
Format: Face to face, online, or via e-learning
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Are you worried about your organisational resilience? Perhaps you are looking at different ways to support you work? Or maybe you are thinking about how to take your team with you?
This course will help you to develop your understanding of the different types of income available and how to make strategic decisions in line with your organisational strategy and values.
Who is it for: Senior level executives of small charities and social enterprises
Length: Full day or half day
Format: Face to face or online Training
Pricing and budgeting
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If you’re in the early stages of starting up your organisation and are looking for funds to help you grow, develop or even get off the ground, this course will help point you in the right direction.
Who is it for: Leaders and Founders of charities and social enterprises at the early stages of their development.
Length: 90 minutes
Format: Face to face or online
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Confused about how much to ask from funders, commissioners or customers? Not sure where to start – then this is the place!
Who is it for: Leaders and Managers of small charities and social enterprises.
Length: Two hours
Format: Face to face or nline
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Using practical and real life examples, this course will help you to develop budgets based on real organisational costs, not guesswork.
Together we will explore the idea of full cost recovery and how to implement this in your organisation, with a focus on making your projects financially sustainable whilst meeting funder expectations and requirements.
Who is it for: Anyone involved in fundraising and developing projects, programmes or services in your organisation.
Length: 90 minutes
Format: Face to face or Online
Governance
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This session will provide participants with the knowledge and tools to support and enable their organisation to fundraise effectively and sustainably, and take an active role in supporting their organisation to do so.
Who is it for: Charity Trustees
Length: 90 minutes
Format: Face to face or online