Looking for Social Council training?

We can arrange quality, low cost training to help strengthen your voluntary sector organisation and build the skills and knowledge of your staff.

But we need to know what training you want. Take a look at the suggested courses listed below and use the  form on the right to tell us if you may be interested in attending. This list will be regularly updated.

If the course you want is not listed, send us a message to tell us what you would like to see. Once we have identified enough demand for a course we will contact those of you who have shown an interest to arrange the most suitable date and time.

Developing your leadership skills        Writing tenders to win        Introduction to fundraising        Developing an outcomes approach        Finding your way around the web

DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

What are the essential ingredients of an effective leader? Develop you skills and learn how to achieve results by delegating, motivating and building team loyalty.

This training is for anyone who want to improve their management skills.

Topics covered will include:

• Recognising and building on your strengths
• Leading a team
• Public speaking
• Leading through challenging times

WRITING WINNING TENDERS

With much current funding delivered through commissioned contracts the ability to write a good tender is an essential skill for any fundraiser. Find out what commissioners are looking for and develop your tender writing skills.

This training is for anyone who want to develop the skills to write a winning tender. 

Topics covered will include:

• Brief overview of commissioning and tendering processes, and the purpose of a tender
• Pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) - usual things that are asked for and how you can be prepared
• Tips for improving PQQs and tenders
• Partnership working - advantages and pitfalls
• How to find out about tender and commissioning opportunities.

This training will not cover PRICING. We can offer this in partnership with Community Accountants Self-Help (CASH).

INTRODUCTION TO FUNDRAISING

Learn the basics to help improve your ability to generate income for your organisation. Consider different sources of funding and find out what makes a good funding bid.

This training will provide a generic overview for anyone who is new or who wants to improve their fundraising ability.

Topics covered will include:

• What makes a successful funding application
• Researching funding opportunities
• Ways to diversify your income
• What to include in your fundraising strategy

DEVELOPING AN OUTCOMES APPROACH

Can you show how your work makes a difference? Funders don't just want to know what you do; they want you to show how your work benefits your service users.

This training will show you how you can prove your activity effects positive change.

Topics covered will include:

• Explaining your aims to funders
• Ensuring your activities deliver the changes you seek
• Considering different ways to report your outcomes

FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE WEB

Don't let the internet bog you down! With a few handy hints and tips you can find your way around the web more efficiently; get more accurate information and access it quickly from anywhere.

This training is for anyone who wants to improve their efficiency in using the web.

Topics covered will include:

• Improving your search results in Google and other search engines
• Using bookmarks and folders to save details of your favourite websites
• Keeping yourself up to date with RSS web feeds
• Finding funding and development support on the web