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Join us for a beginner's look at the main social media platforms and a quick guide to help boost your engagement with your followers. We will also touch upon analytics, […]

Funding Officers from The National Lottery Community Fund, Kirsty Wilson and Neal Bennison would like to meet third sector groups interested in applying for funds from National Lottery ticket sales. […]

Good governance is fundamental to a charity’s success. It enables and supports a charity’s compliance with the law and relevant regulations. It also promotes a culture in which everything works towards fulfilling the charity’s vision. This session will guide you through the Scottish Governance Code and how to use it as a practical tool to […]

All charity trustees have legal duties and responsibilities under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. These duties are separated out into general duties, that set out a broad […]

Writing a funding application can be time consuming; this session will focus on knowing how to prepare effectively for writing a proposal, being confident deciding whether or not to bid, be aware of writing in an appropriate and effective style and understand what makes a successful application. This session is aimed at Trustees, Office Bearers, […]

Please be aware that there are limited tickets available for this session. Please only book if you plan to attend. If you can no longer attend, please let us know. If you do not attend and have not notified us, it could put your future attendance at our events at risk.

Evaluation is all about measuring your impact; setting meaningful and proportionate outcomes and indicators plays an important part in the evaluation journey. This session will take you through the process […]

As part of good governance, third sector organisations usually need to recruit new trustees on a regular basis. This session looks at why having a good recruitment process with clear […]

Focussing on sustainability and succession will ensure that your organisation is prepared for the future. Sustainability covers need and demand​, people​, materials​, finance​, strategic (governance) planning​ and project (activity) planning. Succession planning should include beneficiaries, members of your governing body​, office bearers, members of your organisation and staff​. This session will assist you in developing […]

Successful storytelling can transform case studies demonstrating how your organisation makes a difference and helping to raise awareness about your work and showcase your impact to service users, external partners, and funders. We will look at what should be included and how to consider and start to construct the content. This session is aimed at […]

Financial Management is an important aspect of good governance. Developed specifically for the non-financially minded​, this session will address some common misconceptions about responsibility, identify who is responsible​ and highlights the questions you should be asking​. You will also be provided with an overview of the documents typically used. Suitable for: Trustees, Office Bearers, Senior […]

Evaluation is all about measuring your impact. Designing your evaluation methods and sharing your learning are important parts of the evaluation cycle. This session will take you through the process of choosing creative ways to engage with your beneficiaries and explain the difference your work makes. Suitable for: Trustees, Office Bearers, Senior Management * This […]

The role of officer bearer carries certain responsibilities over and above that of a trustee. This session will help you identify if your constitution requires office bearers and will focus on the role of Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary and understanding the responsibilities that these roles command. Suitable for: Trustees, Office Bearers, Senior Management * This […]