Planning and strategy

NPC: Survey design in the charity sector

This Leading Impact seminar will be exploring survey methodologies and questionnaire design.

Most charities use surveys in one way or another, but with varying levels of success. There’s already lots of guidance available, but little that directly addresses the challenges faced by charities. For example;

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NPC: Theory of change in ten steps

A theory of change process encourages us to reflect on our aims and plans, to discuss them with others, and to make them explicit. We see this process as the foundation of strategy, evaluation and communication. This seminar will run through how to develop a theory of change, based on our published guidance Theory of change in ten steps.

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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

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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Introduction to Monitoring & Evaluation

All community organisations exist because they want to make a difference, but why do we need to be able to talk about how we do that?

Monitoring and evaluation is collecting and recording information about your work and service users. It is checking that what you deliver is working, and then being able to show others what difference your work makes to services users and the community you serve (and why that’s important).

This session will;

The Grange Community Resource Centre, 4 Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TQ

Cranfield Trust: Navigating a world of accelerating technology

AI is already changing the context in which charities lead, decide and serve. For leaders of small and mid-sized charities, the challenge is not just technical. It is practical and human: how do you make sensible use of new technology without being swept along by hype, alarming your staff, or losing the human touch that matters so much to the people you serve? 

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