| Training Programme |
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| Summer 2008 | ||
| "Getting you ready for funding" |
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| Issued 20th July 2008 | ||
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| Address: fit4funding - The Charities Information Bureau, 93
Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8SU. Tel: 01924 239063 Fax: 01924 239431 E-mail: info@fit4funding.org.uk Website: www.fit4funding.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1059077 Company Limited by Guarantee No. 3268906 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10th September 2008 Accredited Fundraising Skills Stage 2 - Securing Funding for Community Projects - Day 1You will receive an accredited qualification on completion of a portfolio of work, consisting of additional pieces of work based upon applying what you have learned in the workshops. The qualification level is at level 3, accredited by the Open College Network (3 credits) Day 1 - Planning a Fundable Project Poor planning is a major cause of applications being rejected by funders. This session provides an intensive, hands-on look at effective planning tools that The session will cover:
Day 2 - Commissioning and Procurement Commissioning and procurement are rapidly becoming a preferred way of funding the voluntary sector for many public sector purchasers. This session will give groups an overview with details on how purchasers (funders) work in practice. The session often includes the participation of a local purchaser, such as a local authority. This session will cover:
Day 3 - Applying for Large Grants Aimed at groups who are considering applications to larger funders such as the Big Lottery Fund, larger trusts, European sources and Government funding streams. The session will cover:
Day 4 - Accountablilty: Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Assurance This is aimed at groups who need quality systems to both meet their funders' requirements and to develop their projects' ability to demonstrate quality and The session will cover:
Venue: Claremont Community Centre, Bradford Date: 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th September 2008 Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Details on request from booking contact. Booking: Contact: Bradford CVS on 01274 722772 Supported by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund Thursday 18th September 2008 Finding Funding - Half day workshopHalf day workshop Finding the right funder can seem an impossible task, but there are many free resources available to make it easier. This is a practical session, showing you how to use those resources to find the right funder quickly. Basic computer skills are helpful when attending this session. What tools are available Venue: fit4funding, 93 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8SU Date: 18th September 2008 Times: 10.00 - 1.00 Cost: Free to Voluntary and Community groups within West Yorkshire. Booking: Contact fit4funding-The Charities Information Bureau on 01924 239063 (between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm) or e-mail - info@fit4funding.org.uk Thursday 25th September 2008 Planning a Fundable Project - Full day workshopPoor planning is a major cause of applicatons being rejected by funders. This session provides an intensive, hand-on look at effective planning tools that can be used collaboratively within your group.
Venue: fit4funding, 93 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, Date: 25th September 2008 Times: 10.00 - 3.30 Cost: Free to Voluntary and Community groups within West Yorkshire Booking: Contact fit4funding-The Charities Information Bureau on 01924 239063 (between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm) or e-mail - info@fit4funding.org.uk Monday 29th September 2008 ONLINE Advising Groups on Funding Issuesfit4funding is offering their innovative online course for funding advisers. This course is the online translation of fit4funding's face to face OCN accredited course for giving Funding Advice. It is aimed at individuals whose work involves advising community and voluntary groups on funding and funding related issues. For example; specialist funding advisors, community or umbrella agency workers whose remit includes giving funding advice, or people new to giving funding advice. Fit4funding has successfully delivered this Open College Network level 3 accredited course to learners face to face for over 8 years, training well over 1000 funding advisors in England and Wales. This version of the course will be delivered completely on-line with two very experienced and fully qualified f4f funding advice e-learning tutors, who will offer individual support and guidance throughout. The courses run over an 8 week period and requires learners to commit to approx 4 hours participation per week. Learners can work at their own pace and in their own time, and will engage in a range of inter-active experiences and networking opportunities with other learners. The course will cover:
Date: Course starts 29th September 2008 for 8 weeks Course cost - £250 for voluntary and community sector organisations. Booking: Contact fit4funding-The Charities Information Bureau on 01924 239063 (between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm) or e-mail - info@fit4funding.org.uk Basic computer skills are necessary to successfully undertake this course e.g. word processing, email, internet. Broadband access is required. Thursday 9th October 2008 Applying to Charitable Trusts and Companies - Half day workshopHalf day workshop This session explores how best to identify and approach charitable trusts and foundations as well as private companies for funding. The session will cover:
Venue: fif4funding, 93 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8SU Date: 9th October 2008 Times: 10.00 - 1.00 Cost: Free to Voluntary and Community groups within West Yorkshire Booking: Contact fit4funding-The Charities Information Bureau on 01924 239063 (between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm) or e-mail - info@fit4funding.org.uk Thursday 6th November 2008 Finding Funding - Half day workshopHalf day workshop Finding the right funder can seem an impossible task, but there are many free resources available to make it easier. This is a practical session, showing you how to use those resources to find the right funder quickly. Basic computer skills are helpful when attending this session.
Venue: fit4funding, 93 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8SU Date: 6th November 2008 Times: 10.00 - 1.00 Cost: Free to Voluntary and Community groups within West Yorkshire. Booking: Contact fit4funding-The Charities Information Bureau on 01924 239063 (between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm) or e-mail - info@fit4funding.org.uk Tuesday 18th November 2008 Applying for Large Grants - Full day workshopAimed at groups who are considering applications to larger funders such as the Big Lottery Fund, larger trusts, European sources and Government funding streams.The session will cover:
Venue: fit4funding, 93 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8SU Date: 18th November 2008 Times: 10.00 - 3.30 Cost: Free to Voluntary and Community groups within West Yorkshire. Booking: Contact fit4funding-The Charities Information Bureau on 01924 239063 (between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm) or e-mail - info@fit4funding.org.uk Thursday 11th December 2008 Evaluating and Monitoring Your Project - Half day workshopHalf day workshop Increasingly voluntary and community groups are expected to measure their success and provide evidence of what they have done. The session will cover:
Venue: fit4funding, 93 Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8SU Date: 11th December 2008 Times: 10.00 - 1.00 Cost: Free to Voluntary and Community groups within West Yorkshire Booking: Contact fit4funding-The Charities Information Bureau on 01924 239063 (between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm) or e-mail - info@fit4funding.org.uk Terms and ConditionsBookingsSessions are run by fit4funding – The Charities Information Bureau itself, or in partnership with other organisations in West Yorkshire. To book, please contact the organisation indicated in the course description. If the course description indicates that you should book with fit4funding – The Charities Information Bureau, please complete the booking form at the back of the brochure and return with any course fees due. If you are unable to send a cheque without first receiving an invoice, please indicate this on the booking form. Cancellation PolicyFor training delivered through partner organisations, please ask them for details of their cancellation policy. For courses booked through fit4funding – The Charities Information Bureau, cancellations are only accepted in writing (letter, e-mail, fax). Whether payment has been received or not, charges will be made according to the following periods of notice:
Refunds will only be made in exceptional circumstances and then only at the discretion of the manager. Data Protectionfit4funding – The Charities Information Bureau will use the information you provide on your booking form for administering our training courses. The details you are asked to give about your group will be used for our monitoring and to ensure we are reaching our target audience. The CIB may share this information with Partner agencies (including funding agencies) where this is necessary and consistent with the purposes stated above. Booking Form (For fit4funding - courses only)(Please feel free to photocopy extra copies of this booking form) Name: Organisation: Address: Postcode: Telephone: Fax: Email: I would like to book a place on the following course:
All venues used by the Charities Information Bureau are wheelchair accessible.
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