TRAINING COURSES Here are a list of some courses which are coming up with some of the training providers which we use. If you are interested in attending any of these courses or would like some more information then please give Mike Phillips a call on 0151 633 8098 FEBRUARY Understanding Group Dynamics 3-4 February 2015 Trafford Hall, Wimbolds Cheshire How to turn a committee of individuals into a committed team. This course is for both established groups and for those who are just setting up. Many tenants are taking on new levels of responsibility as landlord-recognised panels; influencing and scrutinising services on behalf of all tenants. To be effective, those involved must be able to work successfully in a group. Mastering group dynamics can spell the difference between success and failure. Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees 4th February 2015 LCVS Dale Street It is important for trustees to be aware of their roles and responsibilities to ensure their organisation is effective and compliant, but also to reduce the risk of the organisation and themselves being held liable when things go wrong. Negotiation and Influencing Skills 16-17 February 2015 Trafford Hall, Wimbolds Cheshire Tenant panels, scrutiny groups, and other organisations representing tenants and communities, can only be effective if they are able to wield influence. As community representatives, we must be able to persuade social landlords and other service-providers to support us, at the same time sustaining our links with our communities. But we can’t force people to support our objectives;genuine long-term support can only be achieved through negotiation and influencing- key skills for community representatives. This course has proven extremely popular with people striving to improve their neighbourhoods, communities and local services. Find out how you can persuade social landlords and other service-providers to make the changes your community needs. Seting up a Community Café 18th-19th February 2015 Trafford Hall, Wimbolds Cheshire This course will be fun, creative and really get you and your group started on the road to setting up a successful community café. Amongst other things you will learn about menu-planning, targeting food to the customer, stock control, legislative regulations and a whole lot more besides. On the Starting Line: Starting a new community organisation or enterprise 20 February 2015 LCVS Dale Street. Is there a need in your community that nobody is addressing? Maybe it’s time to do it yourself. Then again, maybe it isn’t… There are lots of questions to answer before deciding to set up a new organisation. “What’s the best legal structure?” “Which structure can get what funding?” “Why do people keep talking about constitutions?” Our free workshop is for those who are interested in starting a community project or organisation but have yet to take that big leap. You will get valuable information that will support both fundraising and successful service delivery. MARCH Representing Your Community 3-4 March 2015 Trafford Hall, Wimbolds Cheshire If you are active in your community, a member of a tenants committee or panel, on the board of your social landlord, or an elected community representative, you will often have to speak and act on behalf of others. This course will explore the key principles and practices of effective community representation. You will look at the skills needed by community representatives; how to reach out and listen to the voices of different sections of your community; practical tools and techniques for consulting and engaging people; and ways of remaining accountable for your actions as a representative. This practical and engaging course will include opportunities for you to share your experiences, problems and ideas with others. Minute Taking 4 March 2014, LCVS Dale Street. Whether you take minutes at board or management committee meetings, sub committees or team meetings, getting your minutes right is important to help the smooth running of any organisation. Generating Income from Your Community Garden 9th-10th March 2015 Trafford Hall, Wimbolds Cheshire A community garden or allotment can be a resource for you to generate income to help finance not only it’s maintenance but also other interesting project ideas. This course will show you how to plan the development of new ideas for your space and develop a range of income generating activities, for example producing hanging baskets, selling plants and other garden products, offering horticultural training etc.
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