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Training Online

 

 

This exciting platform is an extension of what DSC have been doing for over 40 years.

It’s all about going back to basics, creating a strong foundation upon which you can build your skills, and avoid the most common missteps!

 

We now offer 18 online training courses, each consisting of short, bite-sized training modules.

All modules are delivered at an introductory level, with the majority only taking under 60 minutes to complete, and the longest only three hours long.

 

Click here to see full post on website and to register an account or log in to start your courses.

 

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Small Charity Week – Big Advice Day

Big Advice Day 2019 will involve a national London event, as well as various regional events across the country, where small and local charities and community groups (those with a turnover up to £1 million) access free expert 1:1 advice on a variety of topics.

 

The Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) is hosting its annual Big Advice Day in Central London, with a host of brilliant experts signing up to share their experience and expertise on a range of different subjects.

 

If you need support in any of the following areas, plus more, just sign up today and we’ll do our best to match you with expert advisors to cover all of the queries you submit:

  • Fundraising – all areas from Digital to Legacies…
  • Marketing and digital – PR, email strategies, using analytics tools, social media, search engine optimisation, digital content…
  • Business Planning and Strategy
  • Finance
  • HR
  • Governance
  • Policy
  • Legal advice
  • IT, technology and software support
  • Plus many more

 

Click here to see more details and to book your ticket.

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Hammersmith & Fulham ArtsFest

HF ArtsFest is ready to light up all corners of the borough from 1-9 June 2019 with a fantastic arts programme that reflects its diverse communities:
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Our flagship celebration of disabled artists JOY is back with a season in the Lyric Theatre Studio and open air performances on Lyric Square.Come and see exciting work by local disabled artists and enjoy this year’s special Unity Choir commission!

Join us for the festival Opening Event on 1st June at Old Laundry Yard – if you have an event in the festival feel free to promote it there and find out what else is on, meet other artists…or just enjoy some more of that Bear’s Ice Cream…

 

Click here to see more details.

 

Click here to see artwork and jewellery made by artists from Elgin Close Resource Centre.

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Breakaway training for individuals!

 

Breakaway techniques are vital manoeuvres used by a member of staff to break away from a potentially violent person without harming him or her.

 

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at anyone who is at risk of physical assault in the workplace.

Such as:

  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Lone Workers
  • Teachers / School Staff
  • It will provide staff with the skills necessary to break away from a potentially aggressive situation, where de-escalation techniques have failed and physical assault may be imminent.

 

Click here to see all details.

 

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Charity Digital Conference: Time for Action

 

Tuesday 25 June 2019, London

 

How many years? How many conferences? How many more 20 somethings in tortoiseshell glasses will stand up to tell you how you’re doing your job wrong?

So that you can start taking action, we’ll tell you how it is and grapple with the challenges. We’ll talk: finding the cash, digital on a budget, learning from digital disasters, understanding the risks and separating facts from fear-mongering.

Action is what this event is about.

 

Click here to see full post on website.

Click here to view/download the training flyer.

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Creating a seamless user-journey through effective use of data: programme now online

 

We are delighted to announce that the agenda for June’s charity technology breakfast briefing is now available online. You can view it here.

 

Book your place before Friday 24th May, for just £40, and join speakers from NSPCC, OJO Solutions and The Fire Fighters Charity to explore how the charity sector can streamline the online user experience to increase engagement and boost fundraising.

 

Seminar takeaways:

 

·     Learn how the NSPCC simplified and improved its online giving experience with a more engaging donation journey and effective use of payment technologies.

·     Share in the successes and challenges faced by The Fire Fighters Charity when they launched a new online giving platform.

·     Understand the role of a charity’s website in engaging an audience and maximising fundraising potential.

 

Click here to see full post.
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Small Charity Week 2019

General info here –  communications pack.

 

Click here to see schedule.

 

Small Charity Week 2019 – 17th – 22nd June

This year Small Charity Week marks its 10th anniversary, and offers small charities a range of opportunities to shout about their work, get support and advice, and develop skills and knowledge. Taking place over six themed days, there are a multitude of ways to get involved:

 

I Love Small Charities Day: Social media competitions to win funds for your charity.

Big Advice Day: Free advice on any charity topic of your choosing from experts across the sector and business leaders. Taking place at City Hall in London, around the UK with our CVS partners, or remotely by phone or Skype.

Policy Day: Local and national events to support engagement between small charities and policy makers and influencers.

Fundraising Day: Take part in competitions and initiatives to raise vital funds for your small charity and join the Fundraising Conference to improve your knowledge on fundraising topics.

Small Charity Big Impact Day: We announce the winners of our Small Charity Big Impact Awards and celebrate the huge impact small charities have.

Celebration Day: Get involved and run an event to help raise awareness of and celebrate your amazing work.

 

17 May is the deadline to book Big Advice Day!

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Introducing Key4Life

 

 

Founded in 2011, Key4Life is a youth rehabilitation programme working with young men, aged 18-30 years old in prison or at risk of going to prison to reduce re-offending and support participants into sustainable and meaningful employment.

 

 

 

Key4Life offers two programmes, following the same model,detailed below:

1. A 6-month preventative community-based programme, with at-risk young males who are NEET, to divert them away from offending and onto a positive path to employment.

2. A 12-month ‘through the gate’ programme to participants seeking a second chance postrelease from prison, with support tailored to their needs.

 

Please click here to see flyer.

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Safeguarding Children Level 3 Training

 

 

Safeguarding Children Level 3 Training

Do you work in an environment that brings you into contact with children/ young adults?

 

Safeguarding Children Level 3 training is an essential update for all Healthcare Professionals whose work brings them into contact with children/ young adults.

This certificate lasts for 3 years and has been accredited by the CPD Standards office – meaning it can be put towards your CPD hours for Revalidation!!

See below for upcoming training dates on your doorstep, in London Chiswick:

– 7th May

– 4th June

– 8th July

 

Click here to get more information about this training.

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Summer Maker Challenge at The Invention Rooms – Apply now

 

Applications for our free Maker Challenge Summer Intensive programme are now open!

 

Over two weeks, local young people aged 14-18 will prototype, design and make with access to cutting-edge equipment in our state-of-the-art workshop.

 

We teach a crash-course in 3D printing, laser-cutting, woodworking, electronics, CAD, programming and working with materials.

At the end of the programme the young people will present their inventions and prizes will be awarded to the most creative designs.

 

Dates: 29th July or 12th August (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm)

Cost: Free

Location: The Invention Rooms Maker Space, White City

Ready to apply? Click here.

Deadline 24th June

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