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Utility Aid: Energy Market Insights for Charities – Managing Risk and Collective Purchasing

In a volatile energy market shaped by ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, charities are under increasing pressure to manage costs effectively while avoiding unnecessary risk.

This free webinar, hosted by Ben Mason, will explore current energy market conditions and provide practical guidance on:

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Trustee Roles & Responsibilities

This session will help you gain a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of being a trustee. It is an ideal introduction for new trustees, or as a refresher for existing board members.  

Ever wondered what it is that trustees should do? 

This training explains good governance within charities, managing risks, charity reporting requirements and how to ensure your charity is meeting its public benefit requirements. 

The session covers: 

St. Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

ACAS: Let's talk about menopause at work

The menopause is a natural occurrence, yet up until recently, it has received little attention despite the impact it is known to have on women at work. The average age of women who reach menopause in the UK is 51, although some women may experience this sooner whether by nature or other health conditions. 

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ACAS: Mental health at work

Workplaces can have an impact on our mental health as we spend roughly a 1/3 of our life at work. The way in which we address mental health in the workplace will determine whether that impact is positive or negative. 

In this webinar Acas explore how employers can positively support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. 

It will cover: 

• An introduction to mental health and relevant legislation 

• The Acas framework for positive mental health 

• Supporting mental health in practice 

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Beeston-Clarke Accountants: Charity Chatter on Money Matters: Harmony or Headache - realities of balancing finance and impact

Join Beeston-Clarke Accountants on the 3rd June when Sharon Bell, CEO of Services for Education, will be joining as guest speaker: "Harmony or headache - realities of balancing finance and impact" 

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The next steps for ReHub

Join Why Me? for a forum discussion on ReHub and the next steps for working restoratively in prisons. Why Me? will share the latest news from the ReHub review, updates from their conversations with the Government and Why me?'s next steps.

Why Me? will also be gathering the sector's thoughts on how any proposed changes will impact your work.

Sign up today to be the first to hear what is coming up and how you can be a part of the next steps. 
 

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Cranfield Trust: The accessibility shortlist - what charities need to know about their website

Most charity websites aren't as accessible as they could be, and small fixes often make the biggest difference. 

Colin Grist, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Few and Far, a B Corp certified digital studio based in Leeds that works exclusively with UK charities, will walk through what accessibility actually means in day-to-day practice, why it matters as much for fundraising and engagement as it does for compliance, and where small charities should focus first when time and budget are tight.

In this practical one-hour session you'll learn:

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Everyone’s Environment: Local – Cost of living and climate

Are you worried about the cost of energy bills? Concerned about green spaces in your neighbourhood? Feeling like environmental decisions get made without people like you in the room?

Turn2us are hosting a community conversation, as part of Everyone's Environment: Local, in Greater Manchester for people experiencing financial insecurity — and Turn2us want your honest views on what environmental priorities matter most in your area.

Friends' Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
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Independent Age: Key benefits for people over State Pension age

This 1 hour 45 minute online course (using Teams) aims to give frontline workers an introductory overview of key benefits for people over State Pension Age, including Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment. Independent Age will also demonstrate how to use the online entitledto benefits calculator.

This course is aimed at non-welfare benefits advice roles.

By the end of the session you should be able to:

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