Events

Listed below are some of our upcoming events and workshops. To book a place please email us This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Bid writing for beginners
29 June 2011
Full day intensive workshop
This practical course will take you step-by-step through your first small application, ensuring you have the skills, knowledge and confidence to complete more! Included as part of this course is a post-training review of your first bid. £85 (Collective members £60)

Marketing for Growth
7 July 2011
Half day taster workshop
Getting noticed and sticking out above the crowd can help position your organisation as a leader in the market. This workshop will explore the essentials of good marketing including how to position your brand, how to write a good press release and how to advertise your unique selling point. £40 (FREE to Collective members)

Expanding your financial horizons
14 July 2011
One day workshop
In an ever changing political and economic environment, organisations must be innovative and intelligent about diversifying their income. This one day workshop will support you in thinking outside of the box and show you the potential to develop new income streams from your organisation’s existing strengths. £85 (Collective members £60)

Bid writing - intermediate level
19 July and 16 September 2011
Two day workshop with a bid review service and half day catch up session
A practical course over 2 days (with support between sessions) that concentrates on one particular fund. You will receive all the hands-on help you will need to grow your skills and confidence to address a more complex application. The course also provides post-training review of your draft bid. To get the most from this course, you will need experience of writing a few grant funding applications. £199 (Collective members £149)

Pay Yourself First
27 July and 4 August 2011
Two day workshop
Building in the full cost of your project is an important aspect of sustainability. Planning your finances is crucial to good organisational management. This 2 day workshop will help you to map out your finances and see how these processes are intrinsically linked. To get the most from this course, you will need a basic knowledge of creating budgets. £149 (Collective members £99)

Developing a Funding Strategy
22 September 2011
Half day taster workshop
Understand where to look for funds and how to prioritise your funding applications. £40 per person (FREE to Collective members)