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WVSDA's training program runs throughout the year offering free or affordable courses to WVSDA members based in the London Borough of Wandsworth on a variety of topics relevant to voluntary organisations, such as governance, fundraising, finance and volunteering. In addition we offer bespoke or tailor-made training to organisations to meet specific requests. For more information about bespoke training, please click here. All of our trainers are qualified in City & Guilds 7307 and have excellent knowledge of their subject. Please browse the courses below and don't forget to read our Terms and Conditions before you book. |
In January this year, WVSDA held an Employment Law Seminar run by Deborah Nathan from Russell-Cooke Solicitors. To see the notes from this seminar please click here. |
If you have a suggestion for a training course that you would like WVSDA to deliver, please e-mail info@wvsda.org.uk
Course Details
Setting Up a New Voluntary Organisation
Date: Monday 23rd August 2010 (Please note that this is a change from the original date of the 24th August)
Time: 10.30am - 1.00pm
Charge: Free
Venue: WVSDA Offices, 170 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4DA
Are you starting - or thinking about starting - a new voluntary / community group or charity in Wandsworth? Come to one of our monthly workshops at WVSDA to find out if this is the best option for you are how to do it.
Find out:
• what it means to be a voluntary/community group or charity;
• if setting up a voluntary/community group is the best option for you;
• what other voluntary/community groups and charities already exist in Wandsworth;
• what you need to set up a voluntary group or charity;
• what type of organisation you can become;
• what legal issues you need to be aware of;
• how to fund your work.
At the end of this training you can book in one-to-one appointments with Cristina dos Santos to develop and move forward any decisions you have made about setting up your group.
To see a leaflet, please click here. To book in, please call Cristina dos Santos on 020 8875 2844 or Clare Chamberlain 020 8875 2846
Developing your presentation skills (Two part workshop)
Dates: Thursday 9th September and Thursday 23rd September
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Charge: Free to voluntary organisations in Wandsworth Borough registered with WVSDA
(Refundable deposit and pre-booking required. Please see Booking Form for further details)
This workshop looks at the factors that affect how confidently you deliver any presentation by offering simple, easy to practice tools to help you cope with nerves, get your message across memorably, structure your material for the best impact and present effectively to audiences of varied sizes.
Please note that this workshop is split into two parts and you need to be able to attend both sessions.
Understanding and Using Outcomes - 2 Part Training
Date: Tuesday 21st September 2010 & Wednesday 27th October 2010
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Charge: £40.00 per person for the two sessions for voluntary groups based in Wandsworth Borough
Many people in the voluntary and community sector are recognising the benefits of focusing on organisational outcomes, such as:
- Assessing their organisation’s effectiveness
- Learning more about what works to improve services
- Boosting morale for staff and clients by showing that change is happening
- Demonstrating to funders that they are making a difference.
In this two day course you will learn how to identify relevant outcomes to show the effects of your work, how to collect evidence of your outcomes, as well as simple ways to monitor the outcomes of your project.
To find out more about the course content please click here.
To book onto this course please call Clare Chamberlain on 020 8875 2846 and send in a booking form with your cheque to WVSDA Training, 170 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4DA.
CRB - Safer Recruitment for Voluntary Organisations
Date: Monday 4th October 2010
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Charge: £35.00 per person for members of voluntary groups based in Wandsworth
Please click here to see charges if you are based outside the borough
Venue: WVSDA Offices, 170 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4DA
In this session you will learn why your organisation may need to carry out Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) checks and which prospective employees or volunteers need to be checked. You will learn the process and procedures you will need to follow. Issues about the storage and handling of confidential information will also be discussed.
This course is designed for staff and Trustees who are responsible for safeguarding policies within an organisation. It is a requirement for organisations wishing to have CRB checks undertaken by WVSDA. For more information on this service please see our CRB Checks page.
If you would like to attend this training, please call Clare Chamberlain on 020 8875 2846 and complete and send in a booking form with your cheque to WVSDA Training, 170 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4DA.
Assessing the Governance of your Organisation
Date: Thursday 7th October 2010
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Charge: Free to voluntary organisations in Wandsworth Borough registered with WVSDA
(Refundable deposit and pre-booking required. Please see Booking Form for further details)
Venue: WVSDA Offices, 170 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4DA
How is your board coping with the fragile economic environment? Is it structured for effective decision-making and does it have the right people on board with the right skills to be able to negotiate these difficult times?
Course contents
· What is good governance?
· Why do we need good governance?
· What are the benefits to the board
· How to assess your board practices
· How to make changes in your governance processes
· Compliance with the good governance code
· The benefits of accreditation
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
· Understand the difference between management and governance;
· Increase their knowledge and understanding of best governance practices;
· Feel confident about carrying out a board assessment;
· Have the knowledge and skills to be able to develop a plan to change their governance practices; and
· Increase their knowledge and understanding about governance accreditation.
Who should attend?
Trustees and chief executive's of charities and social enterprises.
To book on to this course, please call Clare on 020 8875 2846.
Supporting and supervising volunteers
Date: Thursday 21st October
Time: 10am – 12pm
Charge: Free to voluntary organisations in Wandsworth Borough registered with WVSDA
(Refundable deposit and pre-booking required. Please see Booking Form for further details)
Making sure that volunteers are able to grow and develop in their roles and at the same time making sure that the organisation is benefiting from the use of volunteers can be a tricky balancing act. This workshop will explore the role of support and supervision of volunteers and how to ensure best practice in your volunteer programme.
Networking and Partnerships
Date: Thursday 4th November
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Charge: Free to voluntary organisations in Wandsworth Borough registered with WVSDA
(Refundable deposit and pre-booking required. Please see Booking Form for further details)
It is becoming more important to work together with other organisations so that local communities can be served more effectively. It can also open doors to different sources of funding through partnership bids. To make the most of these benefits, it is important to learn about the potential pitfalls and how to avoid them. This workshop covers how you can start to make contact with these other organisations and put systems in places to ensure effective partnerships in the future.
Reaching Communities: Improve your Chances of Success
Part 1- Know Your Funder
Date: Wednesday 10th November 2010
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Charge: Free to voluntary organisations in Wandsworth Borough registered with WVSDA
(Refundable deposit and pre-booking required. Please see Booking Form for further details)
Venue: WVSDA Offices, 170 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4DA
In this session we will be introducing one of the most popular Big Lottery funds, the Reaching Communities programme. Reaching Communities funds projects that help people and communities who are most in need, and can really make a difference. Projects can be new or existing activities, or be the core work of your organisation. The budget for Reaching Communities will be at least £100 million each year until 2013. This programme makes grants of between £10,000 and £500,000, and funds projects for up to 5 years.
This session will cover:
1. The improvements BIG has introduced to improve the application process.
2. Who is eligible to apply and what types of projects are likely to be funded.
3. The Reaching Communities application process.
4. What is the key assessment criteria used by BIG.
To book a place please register your interest by calling Clare on 020 8875 2846 and send a completed booking form with your cheque to WVSDA Training, 170 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4DA.
Managing difficult volunteers and situations
Date: Thursday 18th November
Time: 10am – 1pm
Charge: Free to voluntary organisations in Wandsworth Borough registered with WVSDA
(Refundable deposit and pre-booking required. Please see Booking Form for further details)
Venue: WVSDA Offices, 170 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4DA
Volunteering is usually a positive experience for both the individual and the organisation, but from time to time things can go wrong such as boundaries being broken and the breakdown of staff/volunteer relationships. This workshop will look at how difficult situations arise and techniques for dealing with them in a fair and consistent way. It covers:
♦ Identifying behaviour related to low self esteem
♦ Identifying Satir communication skills
♦ How to manage difficult behaviour
♦ Identifying your conflict style
♦ How to use conflict strategies
There will also be an opportunity to discuss any issues that your organisation may be facing at the moment.
To book a place please register your interest by calling Clare on 020 8875 2846 and send a completed booking form with your cheque to WVSDA Training, 170 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4DA.
Reaching Communities: improve your chances of success
Part 2 – Write a strong bid
Date: Tuesday 7th December 2010
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Charge: Free to voluntary organisations in Wandsworth Borough registered with WVSDA
(Refundable deposit and pre-booking required. Please see Booking Form for further details)
Venue: WVSDA Offices, 170 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4DA
This session is for those who attended part one or for anyone who is already familiar with Reaching Communities programme. In this session you will be able to:
1. Write your outline proposal while getting expert help.
2. Learn more about evidencing need, setting outcomes and milestones.
3. Learn more about full cost recovery.
4. Get advice on your draft proposal.
To book a place please register your interest by calling Clare on 020 8875 2846 and send a completed booking form with your cheque to WVSDA Training, 170 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4DA.
Bespoke Training
Bespoke or tailor-made training is provided to groups on request and by prior arrangement with one of our trainers. Topics can include issues around the management of your organisation and can be of a practical hands-on nature to suite your needs. Examples of training sessions provided are:
Management Committee meetings, setting agendas and taking minutes.
Planning and holding an AGM
Preparation for recruitment of staff
Roles and responsibilities of the Management Committee
Developing a Business Plan
Developing project outcomes
Understanding finances within the Management Committee
Financial policies for your organisation
The length of the training and topics covered are agreed between the requesting organisation and the trainer. We can also help you to identify further training needs for your organisation. If you would like to contact us to request a training needs assessment or specific training for your group please click here to email the Voluntary Sector Development Advisor, Cristina dos Santos.