Events A guide to the year ahead
Workshops & Training Brochure|
for Plymouth’s voluntary & community sector
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A look Ahead For 2015 This brochure provides information about the workshops and training available for Plymouth’s voluntary and community sector in 2015
Meet the Team
Pop ideas is made up of four experienced voluntary & community professionals with over 50 years of knowledge to share. Imogen | Has over 15 years of experience working in Plymouth's public and VCS sectors, managing projects and providing advice and guidance. Susan | Has over 20 years of voluntary sector experience. She has charity Management experience and has had success with fundraising, bid writing and winning tenders. Gareth | 20 years expertise in social enterprise strategy & policy development, social investment & social impact evaluation. Gareth is the chair of Plymouth Social Enterprise Network. Paul | Has over 5 year of experience of working in Plymouth's VCS sector, he also manages Plymouth Drake Foundation
Free Advice & Guidance Pop ideas can support you with funding support, planning support and signposting to relevant sector websites and advice. See the website for more information about the support available: www.popideas.coop Page 2
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A look Ahead For 2015 An overview of what is on Event
Date
Time
Location
Additional Info
Legal Structures Workshop
21/07/2015
10:00-1:00pm
Hoegate Street
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Legal Structures Workshop
20/10/2015
10:00-1:00pm
TBC
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Event
Date
Time
Location
Additional Info
09/09/2015
10:00-12:30pm
TBC
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Event
Date
Time
Location
Additional Info
First Steps to Funding First Steps to Funding First Steps to Funding
17/07/2015
10:00-12:00pm
TBC
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20/08/2015
5:30-7:30pm
TBC
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22/09/2015
10:00-12:00pm
TBC
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First Words
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An overview of what is on Event
Date
Time
Location
Additional Info
Fundraisers Network Fundraisers Network
18/06/2015
10:00-12:00pm
Council House
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24/09/2015
11:00-13:00pm
TBC
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Event
Date
Time
Location
Additional Info
The Difference We Made The Difference We Made
16/07/2015
10:00-12:30pm
TBC
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14/10/2015
5:00-8:00pm
TBC
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Event
Date
Time
Location
Additional Info
Project Development Project Development Project Development Project Development
04/07/2015
10:00-1:00pm
TBC
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27/08/2015
9:30-12:30pm
TBC
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23/10/2015
9:30-12:30pm
TBC
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14/11/2015
10:00-1:00pm
TBC
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Event
Date
Time
Location
Additional Info
Project Management Project Management Project Management
04/07/2015
1:30-4:30pm
TBC
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18/09/2015
9:30-12:30pm
TBC
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11/12/2015
9:30-12:30pm
TBC
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An overview of what is on Event
Date
Time
Location
Additional Info
Finance Training Finance Training
08/09/2015
10am-12:00
Mount Gould Hospital
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08/12/2015
10am-12:00
Mount Gould Hospital
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Event
Date
Time
Location
Additional Info
16/07/2015
10:00-4:00pm
Council House
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TBC
10:00-4:00pm
TBC
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TBC
10:00-4:00pm
TBC
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TBC
10:00-4:00pm
TBC
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Your feedback Please feel free to talk to us about the training and support you think would benefit you and your organisation: Email Susan: Click Page 5
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Legal Structures Workshop This workshop will cover the basics of legal and governance structures for voluntary and community organizations. It will explore the pros and cons of the most commonly used structures such as: ● Community Interest Companies ● Charities We will review the implications for each on your community work and funding. It will also look at the benefits of incorporating a legal entity versus remaining an unincorporated organization. We’ll look at some examples, hear from experts and finally, we’ll discuss issues around responsibilities of directors, non-executive directors and trustees.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Booking Link
Tuesday
21/07/2015
10:00-1:00pm
Hoegate Street
Click
Tuesday
20/10/2015
10:00-1:00pm
TBC
TBC
Hints & Tips There is a lot of information out there with regards to legal structures. See below the websites with the ‘must have’ information: ● Chairty Commission: CLICK ● CIC Regulator: CLICK ● Get Legal: CLICK ● NICVA: CLICK Page 6
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First Words First Words is great for people new to funding, it will help you get those ‘first words’ down on paper. ●Have the process of writing a funding application demystified ●Learn how to write down their project idea and define their beneficiaries ●Begin to define their project outcomes and how they will measure success ●Develop skills in being able to critique what makes an application successful ●Develop their confidence in writing a funding application The session is aimed at those smaller grants applications.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Booking Link
Weds
09/09/2015
10:00-12:30pm
TBC
CLICK
Hints & Tips Writing your first funding application can be a very daunting experience. Below are links to useful information to get you started. ● 10 Tips to help you get started: CLICK ● Funding Central: CLICK ● Writing to a trust: CLICK
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First Steps to Funding Tackling your first grant application can be very hard and slightly daunting.
These regular workshops will advice and refresh you on the fundamental issues of completing an application. The First Steps to Funding workshop talks participants through: ● The questions that funders ask ● The way you should approach forms ● Local and national funding pots (an introduction) ● The session is aimed at those smaller grants applications (£10k and under)
Day
Date
Time
Location
Booking Link
Friday
17/07/2015
10:00-12:00
TBC
Click
Thurs
20/08/2015
5:30-7:30pm
TBC
Tues
22/09/2015
10:00-12:00pm
TBC
Hints & Tips There is a lot of free advice and website support for searching, completing and learning about grants for the voluntary & community sector, see below a few to help: ● Funding central: CLICK ● Know How Non Profit (link a): CLICK ● Know How Non Profit (link b): CLICK ● NCVO: CLICK Page 8
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Plymouth Fundraisers Network Meeting
The Plymouth Fundraisers Network is associated with the Institute of Fundraising and aims to bring fundraisers together to network and share knowledge. The network meets once a quarter at varying locations around the city, with the aim of delivering presentations relevant to fundraising, such as inviting the Lottery to present and presentations on hot topics such as social media. The two hour meeting covers: ● Sharing best practice in fundraising ● Case studies ● Issue specific topics relevant to fundraising ● Networking opportunities To find out more visit the website: www.plymouthfundraisers.weebly.com
Day
Date
Time
Location
Booking Link
Thursday
24/09/2015
11:00-13:00pm
St Saviour's Church
CLICK
Hints & Tips There is a lot of free advice and website support to help with fundraising in all its forms, finding and completing grants for the voluntary & community sector; see below a few to help: ● Institute of Fundraising: CLICK ● Know How Nonprofit: CLICK ● NCVO: CLICK
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The Difference We Made Making a difference is at the heart of running a community group. It’s the reason we exist! Demonstrating the difference you make therefore is hugely important. Producing a simple impact report can: ● Assist with future funding or investment. ● Improve your organization’s credibility ● Prove the need and help define the market for your services ● Inspire your staff and volunteers ● Communicate the difference your business makes ● Provide powerful publicity and marketing materials ● Give you the information you need to improve ● Help you secure future business This workshop will help you decide where to start, what to measure and how to measure it, and give you the opportunity to look at some of the tools that are available to help you create your own social impact report.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Booking Link
Thursday
16/07/2015
10am-12:30
Council House
Book through Pop Thurs
Wednesday
14/10/2015
5:00-8:00pm
TBC
CLICK
Hints & Tips Monitoring and evaluating your impact is really important. There are a number of ways you can do this and a host of website, tools and advice to you support you. ● Charities Evaluation Service: CLICK ● Inspiring Impact: CLICK ● Knowhow: CLICK
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Project Development The project development workshops covers: ● Defining a project ● Designing a project ● Key stages of a project ● Building a team ● Performance and outcomes measures The workshops are delivered by Susan Moores whose experience in the sector provides great insight within these 3 hours workshops.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Booking Link
Saturday
04/07/2015
9:30-12:30pm
TBC
Click
Thursday
27/08/2015
9:30-12:30pm
Plympton Fire Station
Click
Friday
23/10/2015
9:30-12:30pm
TBC
Click
Saturday
14/11/2015
10am-1pm
TBC
Click
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Project Management The project management workshops covers: ● Staying on track - monitoring ● Building evidence - evaluations ● Finance and budgets ● Project management - challenges and problem solving ● Management tools The workshops are delivered by Susan Moores whose experience in the sector provides great insight within these 3 hours workshops.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Booking Link
Saturday
04/07/2015
1:30-4:30pm
TBC
Click
Friday
18/09/2015
9:30-12:30pm
TBC
Click
Friday
11/12/2015
9:30-12:30pm
TBC
Click
Hints & Tips There are a number of areas to Project Management to consider. Below we have linked websites with support and advice to help you manage your project correctly: ● Knowhow: CLICK ● Lottery: CLICK ● Clare Foundation: CLICK
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Finance
What your community group, charity or social enterprise needs to Know! ●Creating and monitoring budgets ●Cashflow and keeping records This session is led by Dan O’Toole, who has worked as Director of Finance within Plymouth Community Healthcare since its inception on 1 October 2011. The session is delivered with flexibility to meet the needs of the group.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Booking Link
Tues
08/09/2015
10am - 12:00
Mount Gould Hospital
CLICK
Tues
08/12/2015
10am - 12:00
Mount Gould Hospital
CLICK
Hints & Tips Getting your charity or voluntary groups finances working effectively can be a challenge. Below are hints and tips to help you plan your strategy: ● Managing your finances: CLICK ● Finance good practice: CLICK ● Financial management: CLICK
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POP Thursday POP Thursdays are on the third Thursday of the month and are ‘THE’ event for the sector. This is where you will find out what's going on around the City and in respect of developments that impact on us as community groups and voluntary sector organisations. There are times to share information, meet and make links with others, hear about the work of all networks, plan projects, learn about new and upcoming opportunities. Join us for light lunches and refreshments. Detailed outlines of each monthly event are found in the POP newsletter and the POP web site.
Day
Date
Time
Location
Booking Link
Thursday
16/07/2015
10-4pm
Council House
TBC
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