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SUMMARY:Developing Policies & Procedures  
DESCRIPTION:Understanding what policies and procedures are\, and choosing the right ones required by law for your organisation\, can be difficult. This bite-sized training is designed to help your organisation develop policies and procedures to meet the minimum legal requirements. \nThis training has been designed for VCS organisations and groups currently without\, or who are starting to develop\, their policies and procedures.  The training and the asset-based workbook will enable you to start\, review or develop the specific policies needed to manage risk for your organisation. \nTraining will cover: \n\nWhat are policies and procedures\, and why do you need them?\nTypes of policies and procedures\nTypes of Insurance you might need\nYour legal responsibilities\nHow will you be accountable for your organisation?\nHow will you put your policies into practice?\nDeveloping systems that enable your organisation to run smoothly.\n\nBy completing this training\, you will be on your way to developing the systems to help you effectively manage risks in your organisation and service delivery. \nBook your free place\n 
URL:https://can100.org/event/developing-policies-procedures/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T143021
CREATED:20251223T133852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T102214Z
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SUMMARY:Bid Writing and Finding Funders
DESCRIPTION:Securing funding is vital for the sustainability and growth of your charity. This training is designed to help UK charities master the art of bid writing and effectively find funders. This training will cover: \n\nIntroduction to Bid Writing: Understanding the basics and importance of well-crafted bids.\nIdentifying Funding Opportunities: How to find and select the right funders for your projects.\nCrafting Compelling Proposals: Techniques for writing clear\, persuasive\, and impactful funding applications.\nCommon Pitfalls: Avoid mistakes that can lead to rejection.\nUnderstanding Funder Perspectives: Insights into how funders assess applications.\nPractical Tips and Tools: Resources to enhance your bid writing skills and increase your success rates.\n\nBy the end of this training\, you’ll be equipped with a workbook and the knowledge and tools to write successful funding bids and identify the best funding opportunities for your organisation. \nBook your free place
URL:https://can100.org/event/bid-writing-and-finding-funders/
LOCATION:Kinson Community Centre\, Pelhams Park\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth\, Dorset\, BH10 7LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T143021
CREATED:20251223T142955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T102615Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing\, Networking & Digital Confidence 
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to enhance your community group’s visibility\, build valuable connections\, and confidently navigate the digital world? \nIn this training designed specifically for community groups\, we will cover: \n\nDiscover how to promote your group and its activities to reach a wider audience\nLearn how to build and maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders\, partners\, and supporters\nGain the skills to effectively use digital tools and platforms to enhance your group’s online presence.\n\nWhy attend? \n\nIncrease Visibility: Learn techniques to make your group stand out and attract more attention\nBuild Connections: Develop networking skills that will help you forge strong partnerships and collaborations\nEnhance Digital Skills: Become confident in using social media\, websites\, and other digital tools to engage with your community.\n\nWho should attend? \nThis training is ideal for community group members who want to enhance their marketing efforts\, expand their professional network\, and increase their digital confidence. Whether you’re new to these concepts or looking to refine your skills\, this course offers valuable insights and practical tips. \nBook your free place
URL:https://can100.org/event/marketing-networking-digital-confidence/
LOCATION:Kinson Community Centre\, Pelhams Park\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth\, Dorset\, BH10 7LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T143021
CREATED:20251223T134549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T102517Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Management  
DESCRIPTION:The environment and relationship your organisation develops with its volunteers should be a rewarding mutual experience for both parties. This training and asset-based workbook will cover: \n\nIntroduction to volunteering\nGathering information\nPolicies and procedures\nVolunteer management\, supervision and training.\nVolunteers and the law\nThanking volunteers\nVolunteer recruitment.\n\nBy the end of this training\, you will understand best practices in managing your volunteers\, with tools and resources to develop a framework of support. This is a great introduction to the subject\, and can lead to more in-depth training on specific areas of volunteer management with CAN. \nBook your free place
URL:https://can100.org/event/volunteer-management-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T143021
CREATED:20251223T142727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T143300Z
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SUMMARY:Measuring Outcomes and Impact
DESCRIPTION:Understanding and demonstrating the impact of your organisation’s work is crucial for securing funding\, engaging stakeholders\, and improving your services. This bite-sized training is designed to help you effectively measure your outcomes and impact. This training will cover: \n\nIntroduction to Impact Measurement: Understanding the difference between outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.\nSetting Clear Objectives: Defining what success looks like for your organisation.\nData Collection Methods: Practical guidance on gathering and analysing data.\nEvaluation Techniques: Tools and strategies for assessing your work.\nReporting and Communication: How to present your findings to stakeholders.\nUsing Impact Data: Leveraging insights to improve your services and demonstrate value.\n\nBy the end of this training\, along with a practical workbook\, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to create an effective impact measurement framework\, helping you to showcase the difference your charity makes. \nBooking coming soon \nThis training is held in person at Kinson Community Centre\, Pelhams Park\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth BH10 7LH. There is parking available\, and the site is fully accessible. \nBook your free place
URL:https://can100.org/event/measuring-outcomes-and-impact-2/
LOCATION:Kinson Community Centre\, Pelhams Park\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth\, Dorset\, BH10 7LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T143021
CREATED:20251223T143338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T103303Z
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SUMMARY:Developing a Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Thought about a business plan and the importance of having one? It might be something you want for funding or to support your legal registration\, but a plan can offer much more. \nDeveloping or reviewing one allows you to step out of the day-to-day running of your group\, think about the bigger picture\, reflect on what you have achieved\, and plan for the future. This training and workbook will show you \n\nWhat you are trying to achieve\nHow to deliver services\nHow to monitor\, evaluate and review your activities\nYour current strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities and threats.\nHow much money do you need to run smoothly\nWhat’s on around you and how to interact with other people and groups.\n\nIf you have a business plan that hasn’t been reviewed recently\, or you haven’t started one\, this training will allow you to look at the skills\, knowledge and experience you have or need to develop. It will enable you to explain clearly and effectively to others what you intend to provide and how it will be delivered. \nBook your free place
URL:https://can100.org/event/developing-a-business-plan-3/
LOCATION:Kinson Community Centre\, Pelhams Park\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth\, Dorset\, BH10 7LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T143021
CREATED:20251223T143515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T143512Z
UID:21974-1791799200-1791808200@can100.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Management  
DESCRIPTION:The environment and relationship your organisation develops with its volunteers should be a rewarding mutual experience for both parties. This training and asset-based workbook will cover: \n\nIntroduction to volunteering\nGathering information\nPolicies and procedures\nVolunteer management\, supervision and training.\nVolunteers and the law\nThanking volunteers\nVolunteer recruitment.\n\nBy the end of this training\, you will understand best practices in managing your volunteers\, with tools and resources to develop a framework of support. This is a great introduction to the subject\, and can lead to more in-depth training on specific areas of volunteer management with CAN. \nBook your free place
URL:https://can100.org/event/volunteer-management-3/
LOCATION:Kinson Community Centre\, Pelhams Park\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth\, Dorset\, BH10 7LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://can100.org/wp-content/uploads/good-practice-in-volunteer-management.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T143021
CREATED:20251223T143719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T102624Z
UID:21976-1792432800-1792440000@can100.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Funding
DESCRIPTION:This training and workbook have been designed to help your organisation develop a sustainable funding strategy. Following on from the training on developing a robust business plan\, developing a funding strategy will help you understand: \n\nHow much money do you need to raise?\nThe skills and resources you have to raise funds\nYour current funding sources\nThe environment you’re working in\nPotential funding sources\nThe timescales involved.\n\nThis will help: \n\nBe proactive rather than reactive in getting funding.\nIncrease the types of fundraising activities you engage in.\nBe more professional and efficient in your approach to fundraising. G\nFind new types of fundraising (so you don’t become over-reliant on one source).\n\nThis training can lead you to further in-depth training on measuring outcomes and impact\, and writing successful funding bids. \nBook your free place
URL:https://can100.org/event/sustainable-funding-2/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T143021
CREATED:20251223T145304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T143731Z
UID:21980-1793613600-1793620800@can100.org
SUMMARY:Choosing a Legal Structure 
DESCRIPTION:Choosing the right legal structure for your group is a crucial decision\, and it can be hard to pick the best option. This training is for voluntary and community sector groups without a legal structure\, and need support to make an informed choice. Our training\, along with the provided asset-based workbook\, will guide you through the decision-making process. \nThis training will cover: \n\nUnderstanding ‘legal structure’ and why it matters\nImportance of choosing a legal structure\nWho is responsible for selecting the legal structure?\nLegal structure options\nWhat you need to know about managing your chosen structure\nTools and resources to help you make an informed decision.\n\nBy completing this training\, you’ll be equipped to make an informed choice about your organisation’s structure and understand the responsibilities of your management group. \nBook your free place
URL:https://can100.org/event/choosing-a-legal-structure/
LOCATION:Kinson Community Centre\, Pelhams Park\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth\, Dorset\, BH10 7LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T143021
CREATED:20251223T145456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T143940Z
UID:21982-1794852000-1794859200@can100.org
SUMMARY:Developing a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Are you a voluntary organisation that hasn’t yet developed a budget? This training is designed to help your organisation plan its finances\, create budgets\, and forecast cash flow. Budgeting for activities is similar to budgeting at home: you calculate your income and expenses to determine if you have enough. If you don’t\, you need to increase your income or reduce expenses. \nBudgeting will help you understand: \n\nExpenses: What you need to run your activities\nIncome: Whether your current income is sufficient to continue your activities\nCash Flow: Identifying periods where you may be short of cash.\n\nThis will help you determine how much money you need to raise to keep your organisation running smoothly and assess the sustainability of your work. The budgeting process also provides an opportunity to explore new fundraising methods and identify potential savings. \nThis training and workbook offer an overview of developing your budget\, and are suitable for newly emerging community groups. \nBook your free place
URL:https://can100.org/event/developing-a-budget-2/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Online event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T143021
CREATED:20260313T144353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T144353Z
UID:22493-1796032800-1796041800@can100.org
SUMMARY:Trustee Roles\, Responsibilities & Recruitment 
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed to empower trustees with the essential knowledge and skills needed to govern and lead your charity effectively. Trustees play a crucial role in ensuring the success and integrity of charitable organisations\, and this training aims to provide a solid foundation for fulfilling these responsibilities. So\, whether you are an existing trustee or new to the role\, this training is for you: \nIn this course\, you will: \n\nUnderstand trustee roles: Learn about the key functions and expectations of trustees\, as well as their contributions to the overall governance of the charity.\nExplore responsibilities and legal duties: Dive into the legal framework governing charities\, including compliance with charity law and best practices for responsible management.\nDevelop recruitment strategies: Discover methods for attracting and selecting the right trustees to build a diverse board.\n\nThis training\, along with the bite-sized workbook\, will give you the tools and insights necessary to make informed decisions\, manage resources responsibly\, and ensure your charity operates with transparency and accountability. Let’s embark on this journey together to strengthen your charity’s governance and maximise its impact. \nBook your free place\n 
URL:https://can100.org/event/trustee-roles-responsibilities-recruitment-2/
LOCATION:Kinson Community Centre\, Pelhams Park\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth\, Dorset\, BH10 7LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online event,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Action Network":MAILTO:hello@can100.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T143021
CREATED:20251223T145635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T144555Z
UID:21985-1796637600-1796646600@can100.org
SUMMARY:Measuring Outcomes and Impact
DESCRIPTION:Understanding and demonstrating the impact of your organisation’s work is crucial for securing funding\, engaging stakeholders\, and improving your services. This bite-sized training is designed to help you effectively measure your outcomes and impact. This training will cover: \n\nUnderstanding the difference between outputs\, outcomes\, and impact.\nSetting Clear Objectives: Defining what success looks like for your organisation.\nData Collection Methods: Practical guidance on gathering and analysing data.\nEvaluation Techniques: Tools and strategies for assessing your work.\nReporting and Communication: How to present your findings to stakeholders.\nUsing Impact Data: Leveraging insights to improve your services and demonstrate value.\n\nBy the end of this training\, along with a practical workbook\, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to create an effective impact measurement framework\, helping you to showcase the difference your charity makes. \nBooking coming soon \nThis training is held in person at Kinson Community Centre\, Pelhams Park\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth BH10 7LH. There is parking available\, and the site is fully accessible. \nBook your free place
URL:https://can100.org/event/measuring-outcomes-and-impact-3/
LOCATION:Kinson Community Centre\, Pelhams Park\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth\, Dorset\, BH10 7LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://can100.org/wp-content/uploads/Outcomes-and-Impact.jpg
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