Developing A Fundraising Strategy
Thursday, 16 Sept 2010  9.30am to 1pm
Granfers Community Centre   73-79 Oakhill Road, Sutton SM1 3AA

Your strategy is the backbone of your fundraising and getting it right demands time and energy at an early stage particularly in light of the current funding environment.

This workshop covers the preparation, development, implementation and review of a good fundraising strategy. It will provide you with a clear understanding of what a strategy should contain and how you put it into operation.

The trainer Sue Robson, has experience of writing strategies and raising funds for a variety of voluntary organisations.

Cost:  £10.00

PQASSO Taster Session
Wednesday, 22 Sept 2010  2pm - 4pm
Granfers Community Centre   

Come along and find out what is involved in completing the PQASSO quality standard.

Contact jacqui@suttoncvs.org.uk for further information.

Business Planning Training Course
Wednesday, 6 Oct 2010  9.30am to 4.30pm
Salvation Army   Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 4DA

Aim for the day:  In the current economic climate, cuts in public funding, changes in lottery priorities and The Government's new vision for the role of the voluntary sector, planning for the future of your organisation is more improtant than ever!  Where does your organisation fit into the Big Society agenda and localism?     Thinking about the future of your organisation and planning for the changes froms a cenral part of business planning and will be addressed on this course.  Planing for sustainability is vital and therefore this course needs you!                                    COST: £20.00 MEMBERS ONLY      

First Aid Training Course
Monday, 1 Nov 2010  9.00am to 4.30pm
Granfers Community Centre   73-79 Oakhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3AA

This course covers:  * Action at an emergency  * Unconsciousness recovery position  *  Resuscitation of adults  *  The first aid kit & hygiene record keeping  *  Control of bleeding and shock  *  Asthma and choking  *  Some medical emergencies heart diabetes head injuries  *  Burns and scalds injuries to bones and joints.  Assessment will be on-going throughout the course and students assessed as competent will receive an 'Emergency First Aid at Work' certificate valid for three years.

Cost:  £65.00 members   £85 non member

Be A Winner - Tendering Applications Training Course
Tuesday, 9 Nov 2010  10am to 3pm
Salvation Army   Benhill Avenue, Sutton SM1 4DA

Voluntary Sector organisations in Sutton are increasingly being required to submit competitive tenders for their work, but for many it remains a complicated and confusing process.  This 1 day course is designed to help demystify the jargon and procedures and talk you through how to submit a tender in Sutton.

The day will cover:-

Background to the tendering process Understanding the terminology Key stages in preparing the tender and what you need to do at each stage How to present the evidence that you are able to meet the specification

This workshop will be delivered by the Sutton Procurement Team, who know what is required in Sutton, with examples of tender documentation.

Cost:  £10.00  

 

 

To book a place on any of the courses please complete a booking form and return it to Sandra at the email address below or print and post to
Sutton CVS, Granfers Community Centre 73-79 Oakhill Road Sutton SM1 3AA.

Please ensure that you read our cancellation policy below:-

Cancellation Policy
Once we have received a booking form or email to reserve a place on one of our training courses our cancellation policy will then apply.
21+ working days before course – 10% of course fee
20 – 11 working days before course – 50% of course fee
1 – 10 working days before course – 100% of course fee
Non attendance – 100% will be charged unless there are VERY exceptional circumstances

Cancellations must be in writing to :-Sandra@suttoncvs.org.uk

If you wish to change the name of the person attending once a place has been reserved please ensure the change is put in writing to Sandra@suttoncvs.org.uk so that all relevant documentation is correct.

Directions to the venues:-
These will be sent to you with your confirmation.
You may access a map showing the location of the Granfers Community Centre by clicking on the link below. 

 

SCVS is also in a position to provide ‘tailor made’ in-house courses on certain subjects and a facilitation services for organisation wanting to hold planning or ‘Away Days’ at reasonable charges.  To discuss your requirements further please contact Judy at SCVS on 020 8644 2867 or by email.