Training
23rd September 2010
Understanding & Negotiating Contracts
During this session you will learn about what to look for before you sign on the dotted line. The difference between grant and contract delivery will be explained and you will gain a good understanding about when and how to negotiate contract terms.
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29th September 2010
Full Cost Recovery
This course will start with the theory of Full Cost Recovery. It will then show you how to work with a relatively simple and useable FCR model that community accountants have developed for people who may not be finance specialists. Topics covered include identifying costs, pricing, restricted funds, what to include in FCR and links to the budget. You will learn about some of the challenges facing Third Sector groups as they attempt to cover their full costs. This course will help you think strategically about your services, your finances and your capacity.
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19th October 2010
Bookkeeping Skills and Financial Controls
This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to maintain control of financial resources of your organisation. You will learn how to keep accurate books and accounting records and how to create a basic finance report.
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2nd November 2010
Writing Better Funding Applications
This course will help you structure applications and consider the evidence needed to support a bid. The course will cover how to; understand funders' terminology, complete a sample application form, understand what is required in order to prove the need for your project, and produce information to support aims, objectives, outputs and outcomes.
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