Online booking for Charityfair 2008 is now closed! Watch this space for 2009 workshop details.
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Employment law Update (£55) |
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ARC1
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The must attend session for all managers and HR professionals in the charity sector. This employment law update will ensure you are equipped with all the latest information you require; including a review of recent changes to employment law and practice offering practical approaches on how charities can best manage their business practice and staff. Topics covered include: Discrimination – the latest cases, Managing flexible working requests, Employment status – the latest issues, Case law round-up, Issues on the horizon
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Getting a Fair Deal from Contracts ( £55) |
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This session will outline the practical experience of voluntary organisations in preparing for, bidding and negotiating service contracts with public sector organisations. It will highlight some of the problems and dilemmas that organisations have encountered and suggest how they can be resolved. It will also suggest how voluntary organisations can influence the commissioning and contracting process and ensure that contracts are in line with the aims and values of their organisations.
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Entrepreneurship ( £55) |
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Discover the entrepreneur within on this one-off masterclass with serial social entrepreneur and writer Craig Dearden-Phillips. Craig will share the secrets of successful social entrepreneurship, what not do when you are starting out and help you to decide if you have what it takes to become a social entrepreneur. Lots of audience participation. Come and learn from one of our authors, take part and take some golden nuggets of knowledge away. One to enjoy!
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Grants/Contracts: What's the Difference? Terms and Conditions (£55)
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ARC3
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Grants and contracts are different in nature, but have practical similarities. Serious issues can arise from being imprecise about such matters.
This session aims to help to: structure funding arrangements; prioritise terms and conditions; provide for good working relationships; secure fair and reasonable provisions; and address commissioning/application procedures. This session is for anyone who is trying to unravel this complex area and ensure that their relationships with funders are fair and reasonable.
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Companies Act 2006 Update ( £55)
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ARC5
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This seminar will look at the provisions of the 2006 Companies Act and the main ways in which they affect charitable companies. The seminar will address both mandatory changes and other changes charities may want to take advantage of to ease administration and facilitate communications with members. There will be a brief recap on the provisions that have already come into effect and a summary of those that are to be introduced at later stages. If you are registered as a company or are thinking of doing so this session will demystify the recent changes in legislation and help you implement the sections that apply to you.
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Strategic Planning ( £55) |
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AFW5 |
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In this practical session we will look at how to make time spent on strategy something that is valuable and useful to a voluntary organisation. The session will outline a process to help an organisation develop a strategy and also introduce a range of practical tools that can be used to encourage discussion and help to reach agreement about future direction. The session will also look at the some key questions and issues that voluntary organisations often face as they grow and develop.
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"Who do you think you are" ( £55) |
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AFI5 |
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A Myers-Briggs workshop helps you to understand your unique gifts. The information given enhances your understanding of yourself, your motivations, your natural strengths and your potential areas for growth. It will also help you appreciate people who differ from you.
Myers-Briggs is way of using a theory of psychological types which identifies valuable differences between people & helps to build knowledge of how each individual sees & relates to the world.
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Workshops |
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Are there lots of zeros on the cheque?
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AML6
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Is major donor fundraising part of your strategy? Are you making the most of your donors’ ability to give? Are you attracting the people who have the ability to give larger sums of money? Learn the principles of major donor fundraising, whether they could work for you and how to apply them.
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Are You Making a Difference? (£30)
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AIC5
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Looking for ways to measure the impact of your campaign? This workshop will give you ideas and tools to track progress and guidance about the types of indicators needed to evaluate your campaigns. Based on new research and case studies from the Campaigning Effectiveness Programme.
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Are you getting your full slice of the cake? (£30)
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APS4
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This session will look at the importance of understanding full cost recovery and, in a light-hearted way, look at a number of different, easy to understand models to see which one you use, their pros and cons and their impact on your fundraising.
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Budgets and accounts (£30)
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AFH5
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Budgets and accounts are an integral part of the statutory financial management responsibilities that voluntary organisations face. This session will briefly introduce budgets and explain how accounts must be maintained to ensure complete and accurate record keeping on the organisation’s behalf.
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Better success with fundraising materials (£30)
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APS6
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So, which bits of your deathless prose do your potential donors really read? If you had to reduce your fundraising message to fifty words could you find a successful essence? Come and find out what really works….
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Collaborations and Mergers (£30) |
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AFW4
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Collaborative work and mergers are key strategies for many charities. Gain knowledge gleaned from experience in a variety of actual situations including:
• governance implications
• employment implications
• structural alternatives and their implications
• impact of the regulators
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Communicate with Influence (£30)
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AVO6
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A fast paced session looking at the communication skills we use – either by default or design – and which are most likely to result in win-win outcomes.
Get back to the basics of Look, Listen, Learn.
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Company money - three steps to heaven (£30)
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AML4
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Remember the old song? Step 1 find someone to love; Step 2 they fall in love with you; Step 3 kiss and hold them tightly. Learn how to apply this to your target companies today. An essential session for everyone trying to capture the heart of a corporate donor!
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Drawing up a Business Plan (£30)
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AFW3
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This session will focus on how to draw up a useful business plan that is realistic, flexible and focused: looking at some of the key issues that voluntary organisations need to tackle in business planning; showing you how to use the plan in persuading funders to support your organisation and how to keep it up to date and relevant.
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Finance for non-finance people (£30)
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AFH3
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For non-Finance staff working in the voluntary sector who deal with financial issues through projects, organisational activities and reporting on income and expenditure. This brief introduction covers some of the basic finance concepts that will demystify finance related processes and jargon.
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Getting your stories in the Media (£30)
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AVO1
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Get the inside scoop from Stephen Cook, editor of Third Sector, who will suggest strategies for raising the profile of your charity with newspapers, magazines and broadcasters, and how to make the most of the stories you have to tell about your work and beneficiaries.
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Getting your trustees involved in fundraising (£30)
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AML5
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Trustees can bring unique power and credibility to a charity’s fundraising efforts. This session will introduce proven techniques for transforming your trustees into effective, enthusiastic fundraisers.
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How Social Change Happens (£30)
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AIC3
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Whether you are trying to save a local community centre from closing or lobbying government, campaigns are created to produce a change. This workshop will help you to understand how change happens and how you can use this knowledge to help you campaign successfully.
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Influencing Decision Makers (£30)
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AIC2
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In an increasingly competitive world, it's vital to reach decision-makers - and influence them. This session will help participants to deliver the three critical elements in influencing decision-makers: how are they persuadable; what do you offer that they want; and how can you reach them?
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It's a Blast on the Board (£30)
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AFW2
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Boards can have fun too! Practical tips on how to get well organised, find Trustees and stay focused on the big picture. If you’re thinking about choosing a Chair or what to do when Trustees fall out, this is a session you must not miss.
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Leaflets, brochures, articles et al (£30)
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AVO3
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So, you got dumped on when the boss came looking for a place to drop the new promotional piece! Seven classic tips on design, structure and enthusiasm for better literature, which will give you a flying start to the next job.
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Making Effective Presentations (£30)
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AVO2
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Seneca said “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”. Learn why there’s no such thing as luck when it comes to making effective presentations and easy ways to ensure you are best prepared to make the most of the presentation opportunities you have (and who Seneca is!)
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Mobilizing support through networking and communication (£30)
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AIC6
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Campaigns succeed when the right people know about them and take action. This session will cover the vital areas, central to campaign success, of producing campaign materials, motivating members, using informal and viral networking, and using the media.
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Oh good- another charity newsletter in the post! (£30)
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AVO5
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A text smacking, news tracking, tint laying, headline ticking, quotation bringing, number singing session for newsletter editors old and new. What will you do to improve the experience of your readers today?
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Performance Management and Appraisals (£30)
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AFI3
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An integral part of performance management is the appraisal. The workshop looks at how to put the process together.and how supervision and feedback fit into the system. Learn how to measure performance and how to identify and deal with poor performers.
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Planning your campaign (£30)
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AIC4
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The right strategy can make all the difference; a campaign without a strategy is likely to fail. Participants will gain knowledge of a five-step strategic approach which is practical, straightforward, resource-efficient - and has proved to be successful in a wide range of campaigns and issues around the world.
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Practical Guide to VAT (£30)
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AFH2
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VAT is easy to misunderstand, especially for charities with a number of different activities. This short practical introduction and will explain VAT’s background and how and when to charge VAT, how to record and report it and how best to avoid penalties.
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Preparing for an Audit (£30)
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AFH6
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The annual audit need not be disruptive, extended or expensive. This workshop will help you plan and implement practical steps and systems for information recording and collation. This will enable you to maximise the value on internal efficiencies and external reporting from the auditor.
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Pricing Services (£30)
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AFH4
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A proper understanding of the different pricing techniques and how they relate to costs is imperative to ensure services are not generating losses or losing you opportunities. This practical workshop will enable you to understand and capture costs and use the most appropriate pricing strategy.
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Raising Money from Trusts (£30)
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AML3
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Ideal for those new to trust fundraising, this session will look at how to make creative use of directories and databases of trusts and foundations to determine who and how you should approach them. Trust fundraising skills is a must for a majority of charitable organisations, so it is essential that we all know the basics - be in the know!
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Rewarding and Motivating Staff on Limited Funds (£30)
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AFI2
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For anyone involved in rewarding and recognising the contribution of others.
• What people want, what they really, really want!
• Share ideas and experience of fair monetary and non-monetary reward and recognition
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Role of Company Secretary (£30)
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AFW1
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Examine the changing role of the Company Secretary in light of major changes brought about by the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2006 and look at the ongoing day to day obligations. For Chief Executives and senior staff with responsibility for governance within the charity and for individuals who have taken on the role of company secretary.
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Sickness and Absence (£30)
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AFI1
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This session will deal with practical and legal considerations for managing sick and disabled employees, including dismissals and the impact of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
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Super Self Esteem and Confidence (£30)
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AFI4
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A practical and fun session looking at simple ways we can develop our self esteem and how we can come across more confidently. What’s more - find out about lions, pussycats and the great big CON!
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Top Tips in Campaigning and Advocacy (£30)
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AIC1
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This session will give an overview of ten top tips guaranteed to improve the impact of your campaigning and advocacy. Based on a wealth of case studies and campaigning experience, this workshop will give you an opportunity to share ideas and develop your skills.
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Top-tips for Capital Campaigns (£30)
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Capital campaigns are exciting, challenging and risky. Learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls of a capital campaign, and increase your chances of success. If it’s your first campaign or you would like a refresher with a leading expert, don’t hesitate: come and join us!
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Winning people over/growing attention (£30)
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AVO4
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The scenario: you meet someone influential. What do you say about your organisation or campaign? How do you 'pitch'? How do you 'work the room' at events? What lasting impression will you leave? Get tips on successful networking and role-play (for those who'd like to try their pitches).
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Writing a Budget (£30)
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AFH1
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Writing a budget can be a daunting task. This session is aimed at those new to the budgeting process, or those still struggling when working with budgets; covering budget assumptions, identifying budget lines and generally explaining why budgets are necessary, enabling you to be more confident when using budgets in future.
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Writing Effective Fundraising letters and proposals (£30)
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APS5
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Writing fundraising letters and proposals is a learned art that can be constantly refined. This session is aimed at those new to writing, offering some top tips on how to make assessors look up and take note.
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