Find out about all the courses and events on offer from the Third Sector Hub throughout 2010.

“Trustees Together”

networking evenings for the Thrive Trustee Network.

For 2010, the Trustee Network which has previously been focused on Trusteeship for charity boards, extends its involvement to non-charity Commitee members who would like to improve their governance skills.
The meetings are now monthly, alternating between a focus on charity matters and non-charity, governance matters.
More information on the Trustee Network website at www.thrivetrustees.org.uk.

Mon 18th January 2010, 5pm-7pm, at Grimsby Neighbourhood Centre. Trustees Together meeting
Mon 22nd March, 5pm-7pm, at Grimsby Neighbourhood Centre. Trustees Together meeting
Mon 26th April, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc. Governance meeting
Mon 24th May, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc. Trustees Together meeting
Mon 21st June, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc. Governance meeting
Mon 19th July, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc. Trustees Together meeting
Mon 20th September, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc. Governance meeting
Mon 18th October, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc. Trustees Together meeting
Mon 22nd November, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc. Governance meeting
Mon 13th December, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc. Trustees Together meeting

Leaders Networking

networking evenings for the Thrive Leaders Network.

Mon 25th January 2010, 5pm-7pm, at Grimsby Neighbourhood Centre
Mon 1st March, 5pm-7pm, at Grimsby Neighbourhood Centre
Mon 19th April, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc
Mon 14th June, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc
Mon 13th September, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc
Mon 15th November, 5pm-7pm, venue tbc

read more information here or download the flyer.

“Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees”

1 day training workshop.

next opportunities:
Wed 27th January 2010, all day, @Melbourne House
Thur 18th March, all day, @Melbourne House – full – waiting list only

read more information here or download the flyer

“The View from the Top” – masterclass for Chairs or Trustees

1/2 day training masterclass for new or experienced chair Trustees.

next opportunities:
Tue 23rd February, 9.30am-12.30pm, @Melbourne House – cancelled
Wed 17th March, 9.30am-12.30pm, @Melbourne House

read more information here or download the flyer

Sustainable Funding Events

Sustainable Funding ‘fairs’ are run regularly in conjunction with the Third Sector Forum.

next opportunities:
Thur 4th February 2010, 10am-12noon, Grimsby Central Hall
Thur 7th October, venue and times to be confirmed

read more information about our next event or download the flyer here

Fundraising Basics

A short, evening training course covering need-to-know basics of traditional fundraising.
Run in conjunction with the Fundraising Plus project.

next opportunities:
Wed 24th March 2010, Foresight offices, Grimsby, 5.30pm-8.30pm
Mon 24th May, venue and times to be confirmed
Mon 6th September, venue and times to be confirmed
Thur 9th December, venue and times to be confirmed

Read more information here or download the flyer here.

Taking Advantage of ‘Funding Central’

FundingCentral.org.uk is a single online resource to help you find grants and other funding. This short workshop will show you around the service and help you make the most of what is on offer.
Run in conjunction with the Fundraising Plus project.

next opportunities:
Mon 25th January 2010, 2pm-4pm, @Melbourne House
Thur 11th March, 10am-12noon, @Melbourne House

Read more information here or download the flyer here.

How to run a Fundraising Event

This full day training workshop will cover the necessary issues around organising and running a fundraising event.
Run in conjunction with the Fundraising Plus project.

next opportunities:
Wed 12th May 2010, 10am-4pm, @Melbourne House

Effective Grant Applications

One day workshop covering all the principles of putting together an effective funding application.
Run in conjunction with the Fundraising Plus project.

next opportunities:
Wed 28th April 2010, 10am-4pm, @Melbourne House
Tue 13th July, 10am-4pm, @Melbourne House
Wed 17th November, 10am-4pm, @Melbourne House

Read more information here or download a flyer here.

“Preparing to tell your story”

1 day communication and media training workshop.

next opportunities:
Wed 20th January 2010 – bespoke course for North East Lincolnshire LINk – no places available
Wed 10th February, all day, @Melbourne House

No more sessions currently scheduled. Please let us know if you are interested in this training for the future.

read more information here or download the flyer here

Beginners IT course

Half-day training course covering basic IT skills.

next opportunities:
Mon 22nd February 2010, 9.30am-12.30pm, @Melbourne House – a few places left
Wed 24th March, 9.30am-12.30pm, @Melbourne House
each beginners course is followed in the afternoon by a more advanced course

read more information here or download the flyer

Next steps IT course

Half-day training course covering slightly more advanced IT skills to follow on from our beginners course or for those with slightly more knowledge.

next opportunities:
Mon 22nd February 2010, 1.30pm-4.30pm, @Melbourne House – full
Wed 24th March, 1.30pm-4.30pm, @Melbourne House
each advanced course is preceeded in the morning by a beginners course

read more information here or download the flyer

“Beginners Guide to Public Law”

short lunchtime briefings introducing the principles of public law.

next opportunities:
Tue 9th February 2010, 12 noon, @Melbourne House
Mon 17th May, 12 noon, @Melbourne House
Mon 23rd September, 12 noon, @Melbourne House

read more information here or download the flyer

More information will be published as and when possible. If you have any questions or would like to book on any course or event then please contact Charlotte Markham, Third Sector Training Administrator in the first instance.
Details about prices or application procedures are not covered in the summary above. Please ask.