Training
At Newark and Sherwood CVS, we provide a range of training sessions and events, funded through our community-based projects. From time to time, we also host training events and workshops on behalf or in conjunction with other organisations. We have a range of on line resources available – see below:
Downloadable Information Packs
Below are downloadable resources for the voluntary sector covering a range of topics. These will be continuously updated so keep popping back to find new packs for download.
Safeguarding
– An introduction to Safeguarding including the principles of safeguarding, the DBS process and reporting safeguarding concerns.
Budgeting
– A simple guide to budgeting including creating a budget and what to include.
Funding
– A basic guide focusing on sourcing funding opportunities, writing applications/bids and general funding process.
Risk Assessments
– A pack that covers multiple topics around risk including identifying, assessing and mitigating risks.
Charity Funding
– A simple pack that covers the basics around funding including some tips for kickstarting your fundraising journey
Equality and Diversity
– This pack covers equality and diversity including protected characteristics, discrimination and the law.
Social Media
– A simple guide that covers the basics around social media including understanding the different apps and social media sites and how best to engage with them
How to Set up a Charity
– A simple one page step by step guide to setting up a charity
Charitable Purposes
– A guide around Charitable Purposes (the reason a charity has been set up and what it’s activities are that work towards achieving that)
Setting Up a Charity Bank Account
– A one page guide to setting up a charity bank account
Data Protection
– A 101 guide to data protection including an introduction to the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR guidelines and Privacy Notices.
Volunteering
– A 101 guide to all things volunteering including recruiting volunteers, conducting volunteer interview and inductions.
Monitoring and Evaluating
– A guide to support with the monitoring and evaluating of your organisations services including understanding the importance of monitoring and evaluating and how to do it effectively.
‘Let’s Connect‘ Digital Enablement Booklet