|
Working In PartnershipThe CVS Training
Initiative works in partnership with a range of training providers and organisations in order to maximise training opportunities
for the sector in Aberdeenshire.
Just
Enterprise Start-up Development workshops- Aberdeen area Firstport delivers a programme of workshops designed to provide support for social
entrepreneurs and new start social enterprises.
Intro- What is Social Enterprise
Date & Time: March 28, 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm
Venue: Hopeville Social Club, 34 Harlaw Road, Inverurie AB51 4SR
This workshop will outline
the social enterprise scene in the UK and Scotland, go through what social enterprise means, outline the different legal structures
that a social enterprise may adopt and provide examples of social enterprise activity.
Sales & Marketing
Date & Time: May 1, 2012,
10.30am-12.30pm
Venue: Mintlaw Village
Hall, The Square, Mintlaw AB42 5EH
The more you understand your customers the more easily you will be able to approach them and bring
in money for your enterprise. This workshop focuses directly on how marketing generates business and affects your cash flow
in a positive way. After this workshop you will have a better understanding of the difference between paying customers, clients
and wider stakeholders and how best to approach them.
Cash flow planning
Date & Time: May 1, 2012, 1.30pm-3.00pm V
enue: Mintlaw Village Hall, The Square, Mintlaw AB42 5EH
At an early stage, cash-flow
is one of the most critical elements of new business planning. This workshop will illustrate and explain the importance of
cash to your social enterprise as a way to grow and survive. The workshop will cover the main elements of preparing a cash
flow forecast, including working with a cash flow template specifically tailored to the needs of a start up social enterprise.
Legal structures for Social Enterprises
Date & Time: June 12, 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm
Venue:
Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven
AB39 2DQ
There are many potential legal structures that you can adopt for your start up social
enterprise. Ensuring that you choose the right structure is paramount for your future success. This workshop will allow you
to gain a practical understanding of the wide range of legal structures suitable for your project, governance issues and more.
Planning and delivery
Date & Time: June 12, 2012, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Venue:
Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven
AB39 2DQ
Pulling all previous elements of the workshops into a plan to move ahead. Formulating
a business plan is one of the most important tasks when starting up a new business. It will help you set targets, collate
all your ideas, plan for the future of your enterprise and see if your idea for a business is realistic and workable. The
business plan is also an essential tool in attracting funding to get started. Access to these workshops is free of charge for new and emerging social entrepreneurs.
Contact Training
Initiative for further details.
Just Enterprise is a new consortium bringing together Scotland's key social enterprise
support agencies to provide business support and development services to Enterprising Third Sector Organisations across Scotland. Tendering for ContractsThe programme of workshops has been designed to provide support for enterprising
third sector organisations who want to respond to public sector tender opportunities. The workshops have been structured to
provide learning at 2 levels. Access to these workshops is free of charge for eligible organisations. Introductory WorkshopThe
Introductory workshop is for third sector organisations with little or no knowledge of public sector tendering. It is a 1 day workshop and will cover topics including:· What the public sector buys
· Where to find opportunities
· Terminology and how the process works
· The buyer’s perspective
· Evaluation
and scoring | Location | Date | Venue | | Aberdeen | 11th April 2012 | Inspire, Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5HP |
Apply here for a place on an Introductory Course
The
Advanced Workshop
The Advanced
workshop is for third sector organisations who have tendered for public sector contracts but who want to improve their success
rate. This is a 2 day workshop and will cover topics including:· The procurement landscape —who buys what
· Commissioning and procurement
· Promoting your organisation
· Legal considerations
· Collaborative
Working
· Community Benefit Clauses
·
Policies and standards
· Evaluation and award
· Professional tenders
· Obtaining feedback
| Location | Dates | Venue | | Inverness | 7th & 21st March 2012 | Highland Hospice, Ness House, 1 Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SB |
Apply here for a place on the advanced workshop
For up to date information on learning opportunities being offered by Just Enterprise click on this link
Business Know How
North East
Many organisations in the third and private sectors face similar challenges, particularly around leadership and financial sustainability in a fast changing
economic, social and policy environment. Yet there are currently few opportunities for them to work together or exchange experiences
and knowledge.
The aim of the business know how and social change programme is to forge productive third sector-private
sector networks locally across Scotland to enable them to do just that.
For more information on Business Know How North East Click Here
North East
Scotland Public Sector Development Group
Aberdeenshire CVS
Training Initiative is part of the North East Scotland Public Sector Development Group which brings together a group of staff
all with responsibility for staff development. Representatives come from NHS Grampian, Grampian Fire &
Rescue Service, Grampian Police, Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, RGU and ACVO.
This group regularly develops training to which the voluntary sector can have
FREE access – albeit a limited number of places are available. Any training opportunities offered
through this group are circulated to all those on our voluntary sector mailing list. Past opportunities
have included Supervisory Skills, Coaching and Managing yourself and others.
|
