ILM launches Holidays help boost advanced legacy confidence of young management diploma cancer patients
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It’s a great experience to meet other people who have been through similar experiences in such a positive and upbeat setting, away from hospitals and cancer centres.
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[THE INSTITUTE OF LEGACY MANAGEMENT has announced the
launch of its new Diploma in Charity Legacy Management. The diploma is an advanced course that has been developed by ILM in partnership with the University of Law. The course covers the principal areas of charity legacy management that practitioners are likely to encounter on a daily basis, providing progressive development of technical expertise and skills, reinforcing experience gained in the workplace. It is the logical next step for anyone managing legacies who has already completed the CiCLA qualification, or who has several years’ experience working in a legacy team. Announcing the launch of the course in October, the ILM said: “Completing the Diploma in Charity Legacy Management will help you develop your leadership and management skills, with a focus on finance and compliance, whilst also giving the opportunity to pick from a range of elective modules, including communication, research and marketing skills.” The diploma is intended to form a bridge between experience and knowledge of charity legacy administration and obtaining a qualification which can demonstrate an ability to be appointed to higher management roles, including directorships and positions requiring senior management of multiple teams. The course is primarily carried out via distance-learning, so it can be undertaken at students’ own pace, when and where they like. It consists of three core modules, which are compulsory, plus four elective modules, which the candidate can choose from a selection of nine options. Those who would like to find out more about the diploma, and have the opportunity to ask questions, can register for the second of two briefing sessions on 10 December. Visit legacymanagement.org.uk. q
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THIS QUOTE FROM Kate sums up the value of the work undertaken by the Youth Cancer Trust. The organisation provides free therapeutic activity holidays for teenagers and young adults – those aged between 14 and 30 – from the UK and Ireland who are suffering from cancer. Cancer can tear a patient’s world apart, and at an age where everyone else seems to be moving on with their lives – with university, relationships and careers – the diagnosis of cancer can bring all of that to a halt. The Youth Cancer Trust helps reduce the sense of loneliness, which often accompanies long stays in hospital and time off school. Long term friendships are formed and families are given a much deserved break, knowing their child is having fun and being looked after. The charity receives no government funding and relies entirely on donations, such as those from legacies, to help support the needs of young cancer patients like Kate. q • For more information visit www.youthcancertrust.org.
Saving lives one sniff at a time [HYPO HOUNDS provide a
viable health care alternative for children and their families by training a Diabetic Alert Dog to detect the subtle changes in the child’s blood sugar levels. The dogs are trained to alert parents when the child’s sugar levels drop dangerously low or rise too high. This not only impacts on the child but also on the family’s ability to function as a unit, with the registered carer becoming the dog. Hypo Hounds work is becoming nationally recognised and is literally saving the lives of children – one sniff at a time. q
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