There are so many companies out there ready and willing to give money to charities. But how do you form a relationship with them? And what are the secrets to getting that funding? One day course This course will show you who to ask, how to ask and what to ask when it comes to corporate fundraising. It’s perfect for those new to the area, and will give you the tools and confidence to start developing opportunities for your organisation. Who should sign up? This course is for people with limited or no experience of corporate fundraising. What will I get out of it? Understand the key characteristics of corporate fundraising. Identify potential corporate partners. Learn how to make successful approaches to corporate partners and maintain good relationships – increasing your organisation’s income. Key characteristics of corporate fundraising Company motivations Identifying your organisation’s key selling points and how to package these opportunities Dealing with ethical issues Tax and VAT implications How to research potential corporate partners Making confident approaches Maintaining relationships 7th August, 10:00 – 16:30 Click here to see more details and book your space.
Without fundraising, charities wouldn’t exist. This conferences encompasses everything you need to know and do, from writing your applications to delivering your project. Fundraising Now offers you training from experts in the field who will guide you every step of way to ensure that you’re ahead of the game. Whether you’re always on the go, or based in an office, fundraising is at the core of everything you do… Let’s make sure you do it well. Themes we’ll focus on: – Getting on top of the rules & regs: Protect you and your organisation by abiding to the latest codes of conduct, focussing on cyber security, safeguarding and fundraisers and trustees. – Giving you the basics: For those new to the fundraising game, discover all the beginners’ tools to begin with a strong step. – Looking at fundraising for all: Whether you’re starting off or an experienced player, these core elements of fundraising will ensure you are able to get the most out of every opportunity. – Doing great with digital: Maximise your online presence by utilising all the digital tools at your disposal, including social media, storytelling and more. – Current sector trends: What’s going on in the sector right now – from cultivating longstanding partnerships to the latest legal framework, this is what you need to know. -Getting more when you’re small: Maximise your fundraising footprint. See big results with small assets by being creative with your fundraising strategy. Roar like the big players. – Becoming your best self: Prepare the person behind the role. Develop the key characteristics you need to be a successful fundraiser, from emotional intelligence, to communications skills and everything between. Click here to see more details.
Charitable organisations providing services for young people between the ages of 13 to 25 and the elderly are can now to apply for the 16th October 2019 meeting of the Field Family Trust. Applications will close on 6 weeks prior to the meeting or when sufficient applications for the meeting have been received. The Trustees are happy to consider applications for a wide variety of purposes, such as outreach, engagement, equipment, furnishings, running costs, helplines. How to apply? The Trustees require all applicants to submit their application online. The next meeting of the Trustees will take place on the 16th October 2019. The online application is now OPEN. If you had already started an online application for the April 2019 meeting the information will have been saved and you will now be able to access the unfinished form and submit it for for the October 2019 meeting. If you have any queries please e-mail the Trust Administrator. Click here for more information.
On the 18th September – Community Mediation Half Day Taster that only happens once a year. No previous experience is necessary, this stand-alone course will get you started. Mediation skills can be helpful in many situations as well as a rewarding vocation. Description Are you forever getting caught up in conflicts between your clients/residents/family/friends? Are you looking for a way of ‘giving back’ to the community? Interested to see a demonstration of the mediation process and learn some practical skills? Three CPD points available for this half-day session through the College of Mediators Training objectives: • To gain an insight into and an understanding of conflict and conflict resolution • To explore how people respond to conflict • To understand the mediator’s role Content includes: • A demonstration of a mediation • Our different responses to conflict • How to help others in conflict and not get involved This workshop is for individuals wishing to gain community mediation skills. Housing staff find this workshop useful to enhance their skills to work more effectively with residents. The course is delivered by an accredited and practising community mediator. Click here to book your space.
Exciting news regarding training courses for staff that I am certain will be of interest to you. We have access to a range of Level 2 fully funded courses that offer huge advantages to your organisation – they are cost-effective, help you support talented employees who want to learn and progress, and they are an effective way to support your skills requirements. We want to support you in focusing on the retraining or up-skilling of your staff, which will provide them with motivation, job satisfaction and bring new skills to your organisation. The courses can be delivered online and therefore do not require staff to be off-site whilst studying them. They are fully accredited by NCFE and successful completers will be awarded a formal qualification. There is a range of courses to choose from including business admin, data protection, a variety of digital marketing workshops and a host of health and social care courses to name a few. View our full list of free courses here. All of these courses are funded and therefore there is no cost to you as a business (eligibility criteria apply). They are an excellent way of providing valuable professional development to staff and in doing so, strengthening your business. In addition to this offer, we also have fully funded apprenticeships which you may be eligible to apply for. This is not to bring in new staff. Rather it is designed to allow current employees to take their learning even further. Some other providers ask employers to contribute to the costs of apprenticeships. We do not (eligibility criteria and areas apply). Thanks for your time, and if you need to discuss how we can support you in developing your staff, please Freephone 0800 001 5910 or request a call back.
Standing Together is recognised nationally as one of the most innovative domestic violence partnerships in the UK. We are looking to appoint a Support Officer with outstanding administration, communication skills and the ability to use initiative and judgement in dealing with colleagues and partner agencies to maintain and promote the work at Standing Together. CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: 17:00pm, Friday 9th August 2019 Click here to view/download flyer. To apply: Please download the application pack available on our website at www.standingtogether.org.uk
Free Living Medicine Food & Wellbeing Remedies workshops for Parents and Toddlers. Discover in our FREE workshops how to use food remedies safely for you and your baby’s health with Roisin Reilly BSc. “Very relevant and totally inspired!” “I was surprised how much better I felt” Click here to view/download the flyer. Friday mornings 11.30am – 1pm from 5th July to 9th August 2019 White City Community Centre, India Way, London W12 7QT
CommUNITY Day is unique celebration event bringing together members of all different communities in the borough to enjoy an afternoon of performances and activities for all the family. HF ArtsFest are looking for volunteers to support the delivery of CommUNITY Day in Ravenscourt Park on Sunday 21st July 2019. If you are a resident in H&F and passionate about contributing to your local community – this role is for you! CommUNITY Event Support Role: Supporting Event and Stage Managers in set up of the day Providing information to general public about the event and activities on offer and generally promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere Supporting artists/groups who are taking part in the day (way finding etc) Distributing leaflets and HF ArtsFest marketing materials Providing general ad hoc event support to the events organisers/producers Date: Sunday 21st July Location: Ravenscourt Park, W6 0UA Event Times: 12 – 6pm Set up time: 10am – 12noon Get out: 6 – 7pm For more information and to express your interest please contact HF ArtsFest Producer Flora on info@hf-artsfest.com stating your interest in the role, why you’d like to be involved and whether you have any access or special requirements. For more info about the festival feel free to take a look at www.hf-artsfest.com
CommUNITY Day is unique celebration event bringing together members of all different communities in the borough to enjoy an afternoon of performances and activities for all the family. HF ArtsFest are looking for interested groups who would like to offer information about their activities by running a stall and/or providing tasters of their work. The event attracted around 4000 people over the course of the day last year so it is a great opportunity to promote your activities and connect with local residents. CommUNITY Day in Ravenscourt Park on Sunday 21st July with HF ArtsFest Date: Sunday 21st July Location: Ravenscourt Park, W6 0UA Event Times: 12 – 6pm Set up time: 10am – 12noon For more information and to reserve a stall please contact HF ArtsFest Producer Flora on info@hf-artsfest.com For more info about the festival feel free to take a look at www.hf-artsfest.com Click here to see flyer.