The Clore Duffield Foundation has announced that its Social Leadership Fellowship Programme offering bursaries of up to £20,000 are available to help train and develop a new generation of leaders for the third sector

The Fellowship can be undertaken intensively over 12 months (the full-time option), or part-time, over a period of up to 24 months.

The deadline for applications is midday on Thursday the 28th May 2012.

See the Clore Duffield website for details

10,000 Small Businesses is an innovative fully funded programme designed to unlock the economic and job creation potential of small businesses and social enterprises from across the Midlands (East and West).

The Programme is delivered by Aston Business School in partnership with the Goldman Sachs Foundation and it is targeted at the owners or the most senior decision takers who have clear ambitions to expand their small businesses or social enterprises.

For full details of how to apply to join the Programme, together with a copy of the application form and submission deadlines please visit our website: www.aston.ac.uk/10ksb.  Alternatively, application materials can be requested by email from 10ksb@aston.ac.uk or by phoning                    0121 204 3225.  To note the closing date for applications is 29 June 2012.

Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Businesses Flyer

However, if this programme is not for you and you are a Solihull based Voluntary, Community organisation or Social Enterprise, you may be eligible for support through the Solihull Communities for Success programme. More details here.

Midlands Youth on behalf of G:up are holding two free training sessions designed to increase and improve techniques for working with children and young people. These training events are aimed at voluntary and paid youth and children’s workers, and will give practical tips and resources that you can use with your groups to improve children and young people’s participation.

Both events are being held at bayc, 581 Pershore Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, B29 7EL, and will take place from 9.30am-1.00pm. Lunch is not provided, but there will be time to eat together and share ideas, so bring yours with you!

Friday 15^th June 2012 - Creative Ways of Engaging Children and Young People - delivered by Sue Thomas, Common Sense Solutions
A fun and informal training session, with opportunities for people to try out activities, and a space for shared learning on the best methods of working with children and young people.

For further details contact Tracy Hayes or Cath Errington on 01926 450 156.

Friday 13th July 2012 - Engaging hard to reach young people
A fun and informal training session, with opportunities for people to try out activities and a space for shared learning on the best methods of engaging hard to reach young people.

Contact Marcia Springer on 01926 450156

‘Safeguarding Adults Domestic Abuse’ training is scheduled for Tuesday 12^th June 2012 at The Learning and Development Centre. If you are interested in attending, please see the attached flyer and booking form below.

Safeguarding Adults Domestic Abuse – 12.6.12

Safeguarding Adults Booking Form

The Solihull Safeguarding Adults Training Brochure 2012-2013 is now ready to view. You can download the brochure and a booking form below

If you require any further information, please visit the Solihull Safeguarding Adults website www.solihull.gov.uk/adultabuse.

Safeguarding Adults Training Brochure 2012-13

Safeguarding Adults Booking Form

All training is free and will take place at Seeds of Hope Overgreen Drive, Kingshurst, B37 6EY from 1:30 to 4:30pm

• Tues 3rd April – Consultation and Involving Your Users
• Tues 17th April – Developing Teamwork
• Tues 24th April – Managing Projects
• Tues 8th May – Dealing with Conflict
• Tues 22nd May – Funding (Part 2)
• Tues 12th June – Influencing and Campaigning

Signpost Inclusion is a parent led Community Interest Company providing support, training and resources to families and professionals, who have or who work with children and young people who have learning difficulties and additional needs.

They offer a resource base with books and sensory products, parent to parent support in the form of groups and drop in sessions, Early Support training, training and information on autism with a specialist section in our resource base and signposting to relevant services.

Signpost Inclusion Training Prospectus 2012

For more information, contact Antony Ibbotson at tonyibbotson@signpostinclusion.org.uk or call 07534 352 754

iSE has released its training calendar with courses for social enterprise and trading activity.

Download

Training Menu Feb – May

iSE Booking Form

SWICDA is running a training session aimed at Directors & Trustees of charities for its members and others who may be interested.

Workshop leader Carolyn McLaughlin

Three dates to choose from 4th April or 3rd May or 15th June

9.30-12.30 (lunch provided)

Venue: Family Care Trust

11-13 Land Lane, Marston Green

Birmingham, B37 7DE

Learning Outcomes

• To gain a better understanding of the role of Director/Trustee.
• To enable organisations to formulate an induction programme for new Directors.
• To share concerns and best practice.
• Identify the responsibilities involved.
• To discuss succession planning.

Contact Jo-Ann Webb, SWICDA Administrator on 0121 770 8915 to book your place

Skills Third Sector has worked with partner organisations including the National Apprenticeship Service and Fair Train to develop three new apprenticeships specifically for the voluntary sector in Campaigning, Fundraising and Volunteer Management.

Find out more here.