Providing Free Training to Small Charities At the FSI we believe that if knowledge is not shared its value diminishes, so we share our knowledge with small charities. Our training courses cover a wide range of subjects from event planning to leadership. However, we know that what you need most is to secure funding, so the majority of our training courses are focused on helping you to learn the skills to raise and earn income for your charity. Our extensive training programme, which is heavily subsidised by the FSI, is at the core of our support for small charities – in 2017 we will deliver training and workshops in 13 locations across the UK. Each year since 2007 we have built up both the number of training courses on offer and also the range of topics covered. Our aim is to keep the costs to our small charity delegates to a minimum through our own fundraising efforts. Full Day Training Courses: have an average market value of £300 but are delivered to our members for £15, to secure a place you will be required to pay a £50 deposit but on attendance and after completing the full day training course £35 will be refunded to you. One Half Hour Workshops: have an average market value of £90 but are delivered to our members for £5, to secure a place you will be required to pay a £15 deposit but on attendance and after completing the full one and a half hour workshop £10 will be refunded to you. Retained fees contribute to booking, administration and material costs. Deposits will not be returned in cases of partial attendance. For training in London please click here: London 21st-23rd February Please click here to view our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page. We can also deliver our wide range of training topics in-house for your charity, contact us for further information or to register your interest in a future event at admin@thefsi.org.
The Charity Governance Awards, organised by the Clothworkers’ Company, highlights how good governance can transform a charity and in turn improve the lives of its beneficiaries. The 2017 awards consist of seven categories, including improving impact (for small, medium and large charities), board diversity, harnessing risk, and digital. Each category offers a £5,000 cash prize. The deadline for entry is 13 January 2017 and the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 24 May 2017. READ MORE
H&F Carers Forum A formal group to enable carers to have a stronger voice and influence local systems, supported by Carers Network. The forum enables you to have your say on local issues for carers, informs the Tri-Borough Carers Partnership Board, and helps Carers Network plan future events and activities. The next H&F Carers Forum will be on Friday 27 January 2017 1.30pm-3.30pm at Bishop Creighton House, 374-380 Lillie Rd, SW6 7PH Please call 020 7386 9417 to register. Upfront: Online tool for carers Upfront is a simple tool from Carers UK for carers who are new to the maze of benefits and entitlements. Fill in your details, spend a couple of minutes answering questions and it will guide you to the information you need. Visit Upfront here Dementia: care, support and awareness The Department of Health has launched its new Dementia 2020 Citizens’ Engagement Programme. They would like to hear from people living with dementia, their families and carers as to whether policies on improving dementia care and support are making a positive difference and where further improvements may be needed to improve the delivery of local services and support. Find out more and complete an online survey here
Monday 9th January 1.30-3.30pm New Years Resolution Café After the turkey has been gobbled and you’ve said cheers to the New Year, it’s time to make your New Years Resolutions…and stick to them! We will be providing a free hot lunch, and our team of friendly volunteers will be on hand to help you find ways of achieving your New Years Resolution. For example if you’ve decided to be more active in 2017, we will help you research local exercise classes etc. Location: Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3BU Wednesday 25th January 2-4pm iTea Party This event is for older people who would like to learn more about how to use their mobile phone, tablet, laptop etc. You will be paired up with a volunteer with IT experience, who will be able to answer any of your questions and help you practice useful tasks on your digital device. We also provide an afternoon tea. Location: City of Westminster Archives Centre, 10 St Ann’s Street, London, SW1P 2DE
Hammersmith and Fulham CCG is reviewing the community dermatology GP with special interest and minor surgery service. We would like to hear your views based on your experiences of the current service. This will help the CCG shape how the service works for you in the future. When: Wednesday 11th January 2016, 18:00-19:00 Where: St Paul’s, Queen Caroline St, London, W6 9PJ Tea & coffee will be provided Please get in touch with Adam Foster at Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group on adam.foster@nw.london.nhs.uk or 020 3350 4054 if you are interested in attending the feedback session or have any questions.
Want to incorporate social value into your service but don’t know how? Having problems with allocating limited resources? With the Social Value Act as law for over two years now, the need for measuring and demonstrating social value is ongoing. Meanwhile, services are enduring brutal public sector cuts and budgetary constraints, making value for money even more important when making tough decisions. SROI, or Social Return on Investment, is a framework that can be used to measure, manage, report and account for social value whether you’re involved in commissioning, procurement or service delivery. It helps you to understand where social value is being created and destroyed by involving stakeholders and valuing what matters to them. If you’re interested in learning about services through the eyes of the people they serve, and understanding where money is best allocated to create most value, SROI is for you. All training is delivered by Social Value UK Accredited SROI Practitioners and is suitable for any experience level. Training is on 8-19th January in London. For more information visit the website: www.socialvalueuk.org/training/practitioner For enquiries about availability, bookings or cost contact Clare Bentley: 0151 703 9229/clare.bentley@socialvalueuk.org
Simply scan the list below and click the relevant session(/s) right for you: HR: What You Need To Do When You Employ Someone Wednesday 7th December, 9.30am – 2pm Crowdfunding – Information Event Tuesday 13th December, 10am – 12pm Introduction To Volunteer Management Thursday 12th January, 10am – 1pm Level 2 Safeguarding Children & Young People – Working Together Monday 16th January, 5.30pm – 8.30pm Emergency First Aid At Work Thursday 19th January, 9.30am – 4.30pm Social Finance – Is it suitable for my organisation? Thursday 19th January, 12.30pm – 2.30pm Promoting Your Volunteer Opportunities Monday 23rd January, 6pm – 8pm VCS Forum – Human Rights & Equality Tuesday 24th January, 12.30pm.- 2.30pm People’s Postcode Lottery – Applying for Funding Tuesday 24th January, 3pm.- 5pm Learn About Tuberculosis (TB) – Awareness Training Wednesday 1st February, 6pm – 8.30pm Project Management Thursday 2nd February, 10am – 1pm