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Training and Events

The RCC collates information from a wide variety of local, regional and national sources to help keep local voluntary and community organisations informed of policy issues, funding opportunities, training and events etc.

A few of these are listed below and in the News and Information and Funding News sections and all the information is available in the RCC News and Information Sheets available via the link below.

RCC Training Events

A series of training events taking place during 2008/09. The first two events taking place during August are shown below, details for all the events along with a booking form can be found on the RCC website here

Committee skills, listening skills

In today’s world, being an effective member of a committee or management board is a skill that needs constant updating and honing. When we join committees, we are rarely told what is expected of us or what our responsibilities are.
This short training course introduces the skills and tools needed to run effective meetings and create stronger organisations.

Good listening skills are key to any discussions and this event introduces delegates to techniques that can help strengthen how you listen.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

People new to committees, those who have had committee work thrust upon them as well as those who have been involved with committees for many years will all benefit from attending. Whether you are a member of a small organisation or a large well known one, there will be something of value to you

Wednesday August 6th 17:30 – 20:00hrs

Cost: Band A free Band B £15 Band C £40

Writing Better Bids

Bid writing is becoming something close to an art form as more and more organisations are competing for ever decreasing pots of available funds.

This short training event introduces you to some important methods of writing funding bids; things to leave out and the essential things to include; how to refine what you want to say in fewer words but with more impact.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Anyone involved in writing a funding bid of any size, or thinking of applying for funding in the near future. People new to bid writing will especially benefit.

Time commitment: 2 ½ hours
Wednesday August 27th 2008 17:30hrs – 20:00hrs
Cost: Band A Free Band B £15 Band C £40

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