If your group/organisation is interested in a particular course, and there are enough participants to run it, we will do our best to put it on to suit your need. Please contact Ayesha.

For more information or to book a place on any of the following courses, please contact:

Ayesha Huda, 01595 743905 training.vas@shetland.org

Keeping Adults and Children Safe

This course is free of charge

When and Where:

At present there is a Keeping Adults and Children’s safe module that individuals can do, through the safershetland website. Please use the following link to complete the course: https://level1.safershetland.com/

Course Outline:

This course will provide an introduction to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. It will cover the basics of safeguarding, legal responsibilities and good practice.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this training you should be able to:

· Explain what is meant by adult and child protection
· Have an understanding of what is meant by abuse
· Describe the possible alerting signs of abuse and harm
· Be aware of local adult and child protection procedures
· Know what to do if you are concerned about an adult or child

For this particular course, please contact VAS reception on 01595 743900 reception@shetland.org to book your place

Introduction to Fundraising

When and Where

This course will be run again shortly, please contact Ayesha to register your interest.

Course Outline

A practical introduction to the basic principles and best practices of fundraising.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for voluntary/community groups.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the session participants will understand:

 The role of fundraising in your organisation and wider environment.

 The fundraising planning process and your role within it.

 How to compare different sources of funding for your organisation.

 How to ensure your fundraising is legal and ethical.

Come along to this one-day course, organised by IoF Scotland and Voluntary Action Shetland.

Book a Place:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-fundraising-lerwick-tickets-61581017481

The subsidised rate (£20 instead of £75) is applicable for attendees from groups which have a turnover of less than £250k/annum.

For more information contact:

Ayesha Huda 01595 743905 ayesha.huda@shetland.org

Parenting Matters for Parents and Carers

This course equips parents and carers with the skills to reduce conflict and deal with it more effectively. It offers fresh skills and strategies to help make family life with your child less stressful and more enjoyable for all.
A toolkit for parents of children of all ages.

This four-week course will be run again in the future.

Treasurer Training

When and Where

This course will be run again shortly, please contact Ayesha to register your interest.

Course Outline

Course for voluntary groups to improve their recording of income and expenditure, holding of account information and doing financial planning.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for voluntary/community groups.

Topics Covered:

Treasurer role & responsibilities
Recording income and expenditure
Recording petty cash
Reconciling the books with the bank statement
Keeping files, receipts and forms
Presenting financial information

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course participants will:

Understand the role & responsibilities of the treasurer
Be confident to keep a basic book-keeping system
Be confident to produce a basic income and expenditure sheet
Have raised awareness of financial jargon

The course is delivered in such a way as to give the participants the opportunity to practice the knowledge they have gained.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Management Committee

Delivered by Ayesha Huda

This course is free of charge

When and Where

This course will be run again shortly, please contact Ayesha to register your interest.

Course Outline

This course aims to increase the knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a management committee.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for voluntary/community groups.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

Understand the key roles of committee members including Chair, Treasurer and Secretary
Have an overview of the main legal obligations
Have a knowledge of duties as a ‘charity trustee’

Understanding Finances

Delivered by Wendy Hand

This course is free of charge

This course will be run again shortly, please contact Ayesha to register your interest.

Do you understand the financial information that is presented to you?

One of your most important duties as a trustee or director is to understand the finances of your organisation.

This workshop, designed for voluntary groups, will help you to develop the knowledge and confidence to understand, monitor and question financial information and to use this to contribute to Board decisions regarding financial planning and expenditure.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

Recognise the importance and implementation of financial controls
Understand the organisation's activities with regard to the resources required to deliver them
Identify budgetary areas and understand any variances
Monitor the organisation’s budgets & decision making
Understand the components of management accounts

Book a place:

Email: training.vas@shetland.org
Call Ayesha on 01595 743905

Organisational Structures

Delivered by Ayesha Huda

This course is free of charge

This course will be run again shortly, please contact Ayesha to register your interest.

Course Outline

This course will help groups decide the correct legal framework and the liability of the people involved in managing the organisation.

Some common structures for third sector and voluntary organisations:

· Unincorporated Organisation
· SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated
· Organisation)
· Company Limited by Guarantee
· Trust

Who should attend?

This course is designed for third sector and voluntary organisations

For more information or to book a place on any of the above courses, please contact:

Ayesha Huda, 01595 743905 training.vas@shetland.org

Examples of further training available:

Risk Assessment
Health and Safety
Finding and Retaining Volunteers
Volunteers and the Law
Responsibilities of a Management Committee
The New Charities Law
Website Development
Presentations and Report Writing
Time Management
Employing Staff
Funding Applications
Monitoring and Evaluation
Disability and Equalities
Keeping Children Safe (Basic Child Protection Course)

If the above courses do not meet you needs we may be able to develop something that can, so give us a call on 01595 743905 or complete our Online Training Needs Analysis