Women's Sector Training Project A capacity building training programme for women's organisations and other voluntary and community organisations Training to increase your skills and make your organisations more effective

Who is this training programme for?  Do you work in the work in the voluntary and community sector?  Does your organisation work for or with women?  Would you like to learn more ways to make your group more effective?  Then you and your organisation could benefit from this training.  What is capacity building?  Capacity building is about learning how to best use the resources available to you and your organisation and how to develop new opportunities for your organisation.  In short, it means how to run your organisation more effectively. What can I learn about on this training?  The topics covered will be: Business Planning for Voluntary Organisations – how to develop and use a business plan Introduction to Management - understanding the effects of good management in voluntary organisations Planning and Policy – how planning and developing policies can assist the constructive development of voluntary organisations Developing an ICT Strategy Introduction to Finances in Voluntary Organisations – how successful financial recording, budgeting and accounting is not out of your reach and is simpler than it seems Developing Good Practice in Recruiting and Supporting Workers Valuing your Volunteers – developing good practice in the recruitment and support of volunteer staff Understanding the role of your Management Committee Each course lasts 2 days except for Valuing your Volunteers which will last 3 days. How much does it cost?  Each course costs £35 (or £25 for WRC members) for the entire course which includes course materials, refreshments and lunch.  The Open College Network accreditation is free of charge.  Some funds will be available to cover some child care costs in some circumstances.  Some BSL and interpreter support will be available.  Will it be difficult?  This is an accredited course (accredited by the London Open College Network) but there are no exams involved! The emphasis will be on ongoing, practical assessment which will recognise your experience and learning.  It is not like being back at school! The training will be enjoyable and informal as well as practical and informative. How do I apply?  This training will be running from May 2003 to July 2004 in a number of different London boroughs.  At the moment, we are taking bookings for the courses running in May, June and July, which are: Policy and Planning in the Camden area on 12 and 20 of May - Booking reference DEV201 Policy and Planning in the Bromley area on 14 and 21 of May - Booking reference DEV202 Policy and Planning in the Tower Hamlets area on 15 and 22 of May - Booking reference DEV203 Business Planning in the Islington area on 17 and 24 June - Booking reference DEV205 Business Planning in the Bromley area on 18 and 25 June - Booking reference DEV206 Valuing your Volunteers in the Tower Hamlets area on 30 June, 1 and 9 July - Booking reference DEV204 Valuing Your Volunteers in the Islington area on 15, 16 and 22 July - Booking reference DEV207 Policy and Planning in the Camden area on 10 and 17 July - Booking reference DEV208 Other courses will be available later in 2003 and during 2004. What do I do now?  We are now taking booking for the courses in May, June and July 2003.  Download and complete a booking form or for more information about the courses, please contact the Development Officer by tel: 020 7426 9636 or email: training@wrc.org.uk or write to: Development Officer, Women's Resource Centre, 76 Wentworth Street, London, E1 7SA This programme is part funded by the European Union through the European Social Fund UK and Learning and Skills Council, and managed by Women's Resource Centre, in partnership with FIAC and Hillcroft College.

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