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☔ Rain or shine, you can learn at your desk! 🌞 – the FSI

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The heatwave may have let up (for now!), but don’t let the weather stop you from achieving fundraising success this summer. Whether it’s too hot or too wet, you can stay inside and learn at your desk with our Summer Webinar Series, starting at just £5!

These opportunities have limited space as they emphasise activities and interaction with your trainer – along with opportunities for Q&A throughout the session. Our aim is to improve your knowledge, skills and confidence without you having to leave the comfort of your office. There is something for everyone in this wide range of vital topics:

Thursday, 23rd August

  • Developing Your Fundraising Strategy
  • Developing Your Earned Income 

Wednesday, 29th August

  • Developing Your Fundraising Strategy

Tuesday, 4th September

  • Annual Appeals & Regular Giving
  • Plan & Deliver Capital Campaigns
  • Legacy Fundraising 

Thursday, 6th September

  • Community & Events Fundraising 
  • Preparing Successful Tenders (Statutory Commissioning)
  • Stewardship – Retaining & Maintaining Donors

Book Now

Venue: Your desk!
Cost: £5, full details on our deposit policy available on our website.

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Take a look at some of our bestselling courses!

Take a look at our courses designed to help you thrive in the core functions that underpin the work of a charity sector professional.

To find out more, please click here

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Revolutionize your fundraising with training from just £5!

Spaces are going fast for our popular London training events and workshops! Book now to boost your fundraising skills with our expert trainers, from just £5.

“Very targeted at small charities which is ideal. Very relevant to our world.”
Feedback on Demonstrating your Impact, May 2018
Read on to find out what is available in late Summer, and if you want an idea of the content on offer at our training, why not try an interactive Webinar?

Training in London:

Wednesday, 12th September

  • Fundraising from Trusts & Foundations (Full Day)- Only a handful of places remain!

Thursday, 20th September

  • Engaging with Online Fundraisers and Influencers (Half Day AM)
  • Creating and Delivering a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign (Half Day PM)

Monday, 24th September

  • Developing Corporate Relationships (Full Day)

Tuesday, 25th September

  • Developing Your Fundraising Strategy (Full Day)

Venue: The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, Hoxton, London, N1 6HT
Cost: £7.50-£15, full details on our deposit policy available on our website.

Workshops in Hayes

Wednesday, 26th September

  • Demonstrating Your Impact
  • Develop Your Fundraising Strategy
  • Supporting & Managing Volunteers

Venue: Barra Hall, Wood End Green Lane, Hayes, UB3 2SA
Cost: £5, full details on our deposit policy available on our website.

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2027 Community Power in Grant-making Programme: Applications have re-opened

Our programme 2027, aims to bring community power into grantmaking through placing talented people from working-class backgrounds into decision-making roles at trusts and foundations.

We’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response to the programme from the grant-giving sector, and as a result we want to re-open our applications to ensure that as many people as possible can access this opportunity to diversify the voices in these organisations and to accelerate their own professional development.

The deadline for applications is 5th August. If you would like to enquire please email: craig@charity-works.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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DSC Social Change Awards 2018

Sometimes we have to take a step back and appreciate those who go above and beyond to make the world a better place.That’s exactly what the Social Change Awards are all about. For further information click here.

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Support from Localgiving for Online Fundraising Campaigns

The programme of support has been funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, so please make the most of it!

  • Support to run a fundraising campaign
  • Support to develop an online fundraising plan
  • Support to develop a donor care plan post-campaign
  • Access to a trained fundraiser

Contact conor@localgiving.org more info

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Coach Core Apprenticeships at Fulham FC

Aged 16-24, not in education, employment of training and with a serious passion for sport… apply for the Community Activator Coach (Level 2) qualification.

More details available here or contact foundation@fulhamfc.com

Deadline 23rd August

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Freston Road Hub formal launch event

Although Sobus have been running Freston Road Hub since the end of 2017, we are now having a formal launch to showcase the hub and what we offer.

All are welcome to come and tour the facilities, meet current hub users, discuss your needs and any questions with our friendly staff and enjoy refreshments and nibbles with us on 17th August from 4pm to 6pm at Freston Road Hub, 196 Freston Road, W10 6TT.

 

 

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Motivational Speaking Event

Sharing your story is one of the most powerful things you can do in life. Join us to be inspired and motivated by these inspirational Londoners achieving success against the odds. Parents or carers with children and young people are welcome.

When: Wednesday 8th August 2018

Where: Notting Hill Methodist Church, 240 Lancaster rd, W11 4AH.

Time: 12pm – 3.30pm

Click Here for the event poster

Free tickets on eventbrite  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-we-rise-london-tickets-47886191889?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Refreshments and free goody bag on the day.

Please email TogetherWeRiseLDN@gmail.com for further details

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Free Employability and Volunteer Programme – Learn2Earn

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Free – OCN Level 1 Accredited – Employability and Volunteer Programme

OCN accredited level 1 Employability and Volunteering programme – Learn2Earn. Learn2Earn has been devised to benefit the residents of the City of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham who are finding it difficult access employment and volunteering opportunities.

Learn2Earn is an initiative funded by the Big Lottery and run in partnership by Blenheim CDP and the Octavia Foundation.

Learn2Earn is accessible to all residents across the three boroughs who over the age of 18 and helps participants to build on existing skills as well as developing new ones. The programme aims to improve confidence, self-esteem and core skills, whilst encouraging people to take ownership over the next steps in their journey towards being a volunteer and/or employment ready.

What our clients say…

‘I have a lot of self-worth now; if I compare myself to a year ago I have come so far with my small goals and my confidence has grown.

It might sound OTT but Learn2Earn has changed my life. My next goal is to build up my skills to go part-time and then on to full-time employment. I highly recommend Learn2Earn if you are unemployed, many doors can open’.

Jude Learn2Earn participant 2017.

The programme runs on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s with each session lasting 3 hours for 12 weeks; refreshments and snacks are provided. The next programme start date is Tuesday 7th August.

Click Here to see the Course Brochure

If you have any clients who would benefit from the programme, or you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact me on the details below

Contact

Claire Bowey
ETE Project Worker – Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Service
email: claire.bowey@turning-point.co.uk
web: learn2earn@blenheimcdp.org.uk

Turning Point & Blenheim | Acorn Hall, 1 East Row | RBKC | W10 5AR
T: 0330 303 8080  | M: 07922653932
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