Book your Place on One of These FREE Online Sessions

Utilize are running a series of free virtual events throughout February and March, dates and times are varied. Please click on the event to find out more:

Power BI Academy – An Introduction to Business Storytelling with Data 
Learn how Microsoft Power BI can make a real impact in your organisation. We will share insights into real world business-use cases and help to get you started on your data storytelling journey.

Microsoft Teams Academy
If you are using Microsoft 365 and Teams then chances are you’re not using the technology to its full potential. We want to empower you and show you what is possible.

Automate Your Mobile Workforce
Discover a more efficient and productive way to communicate with your mobile workforce. This online workshop is specifically for businesses with teams of delivery drivers, service engineers, and other remote and mobile workers.

Evolve Your Accounts & Finance Departments
Specifically designed for mid-sized Accountancy Practices and finance departments, learn how you can automate workflows using Microsoft tools you already have access to.

Improving Productivity For Construction Companies
Learn how your construction business can improve productivity with Microsoft tools you already have access to. During  this session we share our findings with you in an interactive workshop we’ve developed specifically for construction businesses.

Transformational Technologies For Future Ready Legal Practices
Specifically designed for mid-sized Legal Practices, we show you how you can utilise your existing systems and software to become a more efficient and streamlined Practice.

Cyber Security
This webinar is at an introductory level. It is ideally suited to decision-makers within a business responsible for Cyber Security and IT strategy planning who crave the need to understand more about Cyber Security in the current “New Remote World” and how this is shaping the SMB sector.

Dates and times are varied, click to find out more

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Free Courses in England

We have access to over 50 fully funded level 2 courses to help you learn and progress in your career.

View our full list of free courses here

These online courses provide the flexibility to study all from the comfort of your own home or office.

Our free courses are fully accredited by NCFE or TQUK, and successful completers will be awarded a formal qualification.

There is a range of courses to choose from including mental health, digital skills, a variety of business workshops and a host of health and social care courses to name a few.

Places are limited – Register interest today!

 

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Domestic Abuse in the Context of Housing Law Training Session

Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre are running a Domestic Abuse in the Context of Housing Law training session. The session will be discussing the ways in which domestic abuse interacts with housing law. They will provide some examples of housing problems people may face when experiencing domestic abuse and will explore the different housing solutions for these problems.

The training session is on Thursday 11th Feb 2021 at 11am. It should only last an hour.

Please sign up via this link: Domestic abuse in the context of housing law Tickets, Thu 11 Feb 2021 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Race Equality Week 1-7 February 2021

Taking place this week, Race Equality Week is a UK-wide initiative, organised by Race Equality Matters, uniting hundreds of organisations and individuals in activity to address the barriers facing race equality in the workplace. Participants of Race Equality Week can take part in one or more of three key initiatives, to receive tools and resources to facilitate conversation, activity and commitment to change. Find out more.

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Zoom: Census 2021 & BAME Communities – What We Need to Know and Do

Census 2021 & BAME Communities – What We Need to Know and Do

Zoom Conversation – We will be discussing the following:

  • Presentation on the Census by Sophie Rawlings, Census Engagement Manager for Hammersmith & Fulham
  • Group discussion on issues and concerns around the process – what are the cultural considerations and fear
  • Challenges communities face in completing the census
  • Trust & Confidence around how the data is used
  • Legal requirements to complete the Census

Thursday 4th February at 2pm

Click here for the eventbrite link

 

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1 Day Online Training for Small Charities

The FSI is launching their next round of online training for March! All of FSI training until march will receive 100% of the training deposits refunded! So don’t miss out!

You can choose from 5 interactive full and half day webinars to help you upskill and support the future of your charity at the comfort of your own desk.

Date: 10th March 2021         Time: 9:45 – 16.30 (registration 09.15 – 09:45)

Click here for more information or to book now.

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My UK Charity – Community Language Support for Those Running Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Organisations

Small Charities Coalition (SCC) will soon deliver training sessions on charity management in multiple community languages. The new project, My UK Charity, is aimed at breaking down inequality in the delivery and design of infrastructure support which disadvantages those who either do not speak English, or in some cases for those for whom English is an additional language. Each session will provide an overview of the requirements of good governance, how to manage people and finances and how to fundraise. The sessions are free. Find out more.

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DSC Training February & March 2021

Upcoming training February 2021

Legal, Governance and Risk Management – Monday 1 March

Fundraising with Digital Marketing – Tuesday 2 March

Duties of a Trustee – Tuesday 2 March

Mastering Time Management – Wednesday 3 March

New Chief Executive – New Challenges – Thursday 4 March

Creating an Organisational Strategy: Practical, Engaging and Inspiring – Friday 5 March

Income Diversification – Monday 8 March

NEW Diversity Matters! – Tuesday 9 March

NEW Presenting Virtually – Tuesday 9 March

Communicating to Influence – Wednesday 10 March

Proposal Writing: Developing your Skills – Thursday 11 March

Introduction to Impact Measurement – Thursday 11 March

Dynamic Leadership Approaches – Friday 12 March

Communications and Branding – Monday 15 March

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K&C Libraries Events & News

Friday 19 to Friday 26 February

Kensington Central Library holds a large Customs and Folklore Collection. To celebrate and promote it, we organise the annual festival of talks. This year we have a fantastic selection of events to illustrate the many aspects of this beautiful collection. Expect lots of folklore, a bit of customs, all mixed with some esotericism – there is something for everyone! All events are free so come along! It’s a great way to spend a gloomy February evening. Read more

Click here for the most up-to-date information about services available in our libraries.

Click here for our February Newsletter.

 

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Funds Online Live Zoom Event

Stuck in a rut trying to fundraise during the pandemic? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Funds Online Live! is a series of half day events brought to you in partnership with Funds Online beginning on Thursday 18 March. Each event aims to give you:

  • The latest best practices in fundraising
  • Demonstrations showing you how to get the best out of Funds Online
  • Research and trends to understand and navigate the current government and sector polices
  • Keynotes from members of the fundraising community
  • Guest funders speaking on current funding programmes and plans for the future.

We welcome everyone to attend Funds Online Live! with Funds Online subscribers going for free and a small fee for anyone else.

 

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