Low Cost Training available now.
This training is subsidised through a partnership between RCVDA, TVRCC, MVDA and FINE with funding through Transforming Local Infrastructure, which Big Fund is delivering on behalf of the Office for Civil Society, Cabinet Office and themes have been selected to ensure that the VCS across South Tees have the skills and knowledge to keep pace with the changing face of the sector.
21st June 2013 – 12th July 2013
Legal: Part I, Contracting
RCVDA’s Legal Consultant, Nick Dent, provides an overview of contracts for trustees of voluntary and community organisations and anybody regularly engaged in negotiating with another party for the provision of goods and services.
Friday 21 June, 9.30am – 12pm, The Fire Escape, Redcar
Price: Half day course (Free – £30.00)
Safeguarding vulnerable adults
Julia Bracknall provides an introduction to safeguarding vulnerable adults.
Thursday 4 July, 1 – 4pm, Breckon Hill Community Centre, Middlesbrough
Price: Half day course (Free – £30.00)
Legal: Part II, Managing redundancies
Theresa Carling from TBI Law presents an overview of the redundancy process and what steps you can take to avoid Tribunal Claims. Delegates will be provided with an update on current best practice in redundancy processes and will have an opportunity to share and discuss any issues they may be experiencing.
Friday 5 July, 1.30 – 4pm, The Fire Escape, Redcar
Price: Half day course (Free – £30.00)
Using Public Law and the Compact
Terry Perkins (NAVCA) presents an award winning public law workshop that aims to equip voluntary and community organisations to use the principles of public law and the Compact to negotiate effectively with public bodies.
Tuesday 9 July, 9.30am – 1pm St Mary’s Centre Middlesbrough
Price: Half day course (Free – £30.00)
Financial reporting and controls
MVDA’s new Community Accountant, Theresa O’Neill, provides a thorough overview of the important aspects of basic record keeping, financial controls, budgeting and reporting; helping voluntary and community organisations to understand what financial records need to be kept.
Thursday 11 July 1-4pm St Mary’s Centre Middlesbrough
Price: Half day course (Free – £30.00)
Best practice in volunteer management
Nathan Bruce brings a good mix of theoretical knowledge and practical insight which will be beneficial for anyone who is involved in the development, co-ordination and management of volunteers.
Friday 12 July 9.30am – 1pm The Palace Hub Redcar
Price: Half day course (Free – £30.00)
15th July 2012 – 30th July 2013
What makes a good funding application?
A practical workshop, delivered by Fiona Christian from FINE, exploring what makes a good grant funding application.
Tuesday 16 July 1.30 – 4pm The Fire Escape, Redcar
Price: Half day course (Free – £30.00)
First aid at work
Every workplace needs someone to take charge of first aid arrangements. This training, provided by Skillshare, is suitable for First Aiders in environments such as offices or community centres.
Thursday 18 July 9.30am – 4pm St Mary’s Centre Middlesbrough
Price: Full day course (Free – £60.00)
Volunteers and the Law
Nathan Bruce provides a session focused on legislation around volunteers, ensuring that voluntary and community organisations aren’t exposed to unnecessary risk and that volunteers are clear on their role within the organisation.
Monday 22 July 10am – 2.30pm The Mind Centre Middlesbrough
Price: Half day course (Free – £30.00)
Team leading, coaching, supervision and appraisal
Mark Butcher, encourages team leaders and managers from voluntary and community organisations to focus on leadership and coaching skills, more effectively to direct, inspire and motivate their teams.
Thursday 25 July 10am – 4pm Trinity Centre, North Ormesby
Price: Full day course (Free – £60.00)
Safeguarding children and young people
Julia Bracknall provides an introduction to safeguarding children and young people.
Tuesday 30 July 1 – 4pm Breckon Hill Community Centre, Middlesbrough
Price: Half day course (Free – £30.00)
Costs and Booking
Cost
Charges for courses are dependent on the size of your organisation.
Price:
BAND A Organisations with a turnover
of less than £25k Half day FREE Full day FREE
BAND B Organisations with a turnover
of between £25-250k Half day £20 Full day £40
BAND C Organisations with a turnover
of more than £250k Half day £30 Full day £60
Cancellation policy
Please note: a standard cancellation fee of £20 will be charged for non-attendance if you do not notify us at least two working days before the event.
Applying for a place
To apply for a place on one of the courses advertised, complete a booking form and send it to Norah Sanders:
Post: MVDA, St Mary’s Centre, 82-90 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RW. Email: general@mvdauk.org.uk
Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Confirmation
We will confirm your place by email (where an email address has been provided). Further information (including venue directions and access) will be circulated approximately one week before the course date.
