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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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. They will provide an overview of current funding programmes and talk through the Fund’s Three Approaches; People-Led, Strengths-based, and Connected, which apply across all programmes. […]

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, using Facebook as an example of what can be discovered. Suitable for: Staff, Volunteers, and Trustees * This session will be held online on Zoom. […]

The Social Enterprise Dumfries and Galloway (SEDG) Network is an open forum that connects social enterprises that are making the maximum possible contribution to the region’s economy and wellbeing. Mission: […]

The Scottish Land Fund supports rural and urban communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets. Funded by the Scottish Government […]

An introductory/beginner's tour to the design tool that offers a free pro account for qualifying third sector organisations and opens the door to a world of opportunities to easily create […]

Trustee meetings are held to make decisions that govern a charity and are an important aspect of good governance. This session will help improve how effective and engaging your meetings […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]