Introduction
We offer a range of training and networking opportunities for community groups, charities, faith organisations and Community Interest Companies (CICs) across Lincolnshire including:
- Voluntary Sector Forums
- Lincolnshire Volunteer Managers' Network
- Volunteer Management Training
Voluntary Sector Forums
Our networking forums take place in each of our seven districts of Lincolnshire and aim to strengthen and develop the local voluntary and community sector by bringing representatives from community organisations together to share skills, information, experience, good practice, resources and to work collectively.
Each forum will include:
- Informal networking time
- Guest speakers from the local community and public sector partners
- Opportunities to showcase your organisation’s work
- Refreshments and a warm welcome!
Lincolnshire Volunteer Managers' Network
If you a Volunteer Lead, Coordinator or Manager working in Lincolnshire then come and join us on our Volunteer Managers' Network online meetings.
We host volunteer managers network events every three months from across Lincolnshire to come together to discuss ideas, issues and barriers around volunteering.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others in the field, from each other, and build a strong network of support.
Volunteer Management Training
Our Volunteer Management training is available in a more accessible and shorter format. You can access all or any of the following topics depending on your volunteering journey including:
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Getting your organisation ready for volunteers: With topics to include what volunteering is and why your organisation involves volunteers, understanding the financial cost of involving volunteers and how the law influences good practice when involving volunteers.
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Recruiting and welcoming volunteers: Topics discussed include motivations and barriers, volunteer recruitment and selection and support of volunteers.
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Making volunteering accessible: Topics include equality, equity, diversity and inclusion, vision for volunteers, diversifying your volunteers and roles.
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Supporting and supervising volunteers: Topics include how to manage, support and supervise your volunteers.
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Developing and valuing volunteers: Topics include volunteer training, how to celebrate your volunteers and how to say goodbye.
Funding Ready
Our bitesize standalone Funding Ready sessions will help give you confidence in putting in grant applications of all sizes.
You can pick and choose to attend any of the following sessions depending on your funding journey.
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Key Requirements Explained: We cover common reasons funding applications fail, the essential governance requirements for funders, the key policies and procedures you need and what to include in a funding file.
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Writing Organisation and Project Descriptions: We look at the differences between organisation and project descriptions, what funders expect to see in each section and the common mistakes made and how to avoid them.
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Planning Your Project: We cover what funders expect to see in a project plan and looking at aims, objectives, outputs and outcomes
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Budgeting for Bids: We cover what to include in a project budget and what can be included in a funding bid and how to work out and cover your core costs in a project budget.
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Evaluating and Monitoring Your Project: How to know that your project has been successful and how to evaluate what you learned in delivering your project.
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Establishing the Need: What funders mean by need and why it matters, how to gather meaningful consultation and how you can use local and national statistics to support your case for funding.
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Identifying Funding Streams: We look at the technique on picking the right funder and go through various funding streams available.
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What makes a Good Application - Tips and Tricks: This session focuses on what funders are really asking for, how to structure your answers and how to avoid the common mistakes that lead to applications being rejected.
Bespoke Training Tailored to Individual Group Needs
We can offer free Bite Size bespoke sessions on a range of relevant topics including:
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Fundraising Strategies and Digital Fundraising
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Business Planning
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Governance and Trustee Roles i.e. Chair, Treasurer and Secretary training
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Communications and Marketing
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Fundraising Strategies
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And many more...
