This is an interactive and practical course where learners are encouraged to apply their common sense and planning skills to the process of Business Planning.  Too often the words ‘Business Planning’ put people off but in reality it is a really good tool that can help you to become a better organisation, a better fundraiser, a better manager and a better provider. learners will understand and be able to name the main elements to be described in a Business Plan
 

This ‘bite-sized’ session will aim to provide a basic outline of absenteeism in the workplace, looking at what absence is, how to measure and monitor, and exploring methods of effective absence interventions.  There will be some basic guidance on how to establish an absence policy and will also cover the fit notes and their impact.
 

This course will help you to identify what is unique about your group/organisation, the services you provide, and how to communicate this information to those who need it!
 

Covering the  basic records necessary in any organisation, simple methods for checking work and an introduction to the different categories of income that a charity might receive.
 

This course uses the Highfield publication training pack commended by the Royal Institute of Public Health.
 

The Are they Safe? pack is a toolkit full of easy to use materials for community and voluntary groups and organisations. The resource includes a step by step guide, a DVD and other information to help managers, staff and volunteers who provide activities to children and young people feel confident about what they need to do to safeguard children effectively.
 

The Data Protection Act 1998 sets out a range of Principles for us to ensure that we are all protected in the way that our personal information is used.
This course looks in depth at the practical delivery of these using the key compliance watchwords of ‘Confidentiality; Accuracy; Security & Access’.  This is no ‘chalk and talk’ session , but will integrate delegates own  experiences – with a wealth of real life examples to help the workshop come alive.
 

The course provides essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety for employees working in any sector of business. This will enable you to contribute to the overall health and safety of any business.
 

At a time of rapid change in demographics, technology and demand for social care for adults this event will give people an opportunity to come together to learn and examine choice and control in Adult Social Care.   This course aims to facilitate an understanding of  Personalisation for Adult Social Care;
consider the role of personalisation for the Voluntary Sector and Community Groups; understand how to strengthen partnerships in the development of local Social Care and explore ways to involve local communities in service design.
 

Understand what is meant by Equality and how as individuals we should embrace and value Diversity within our communities.
Aims:
Ideal for individuals what want to develop a understanding of the importance and value of equality and diversity within our communities of Wiltshire.
The appreciation of difference and what positive effects diversity can have on each and every one of us living within our society.
 

Volunteers are a tremendous asset to voluntary organisations, but many groups struggle to recruit and keep volunteers. This course aims to help you strengthen and improve the ways you recruit your volunteers (morning programme). In the afternoon we will look at why people volunteer and what you need to know, keep in mind and do to increase your chances of keeping them.

Of the many attributes needed to create and manage change,  awareness and development of mind-set is probably the key tool, both for managers and team members.  
Based on the practical applications of Neuro-linguistic Programming in third sector organisations, this one day course provides take away techniques and insights that can help managers and team workers utilise the power mind-set in their daily work and long-term planning.
 

Individuals who wish to gain knowledge of emergency procedures and attain a  nationally recognised qualification in First Aid.
 

An introduction to performance management for support providers, giving a brief overview of strategic planning, quality, monitoring and evaluation and benchmarking.
Aiming to increase your knowledge and confidence in performance management; Increase your ability to support groups with strategic planning, quality standards, monitoring and evaluation
 

Covering  Web 2.0—what’s it all about? Social networking—knowing your Ning from your Facebook!Blogging and micro blogging—get your message heard! Websites—publicise, promote and share