Community Learning 

Durham Community Action regularly run community learning courses as outlined below.

Trustee and Good Governance   

Tuesday 5th February 9.30am - 3.00pm

This 5 hour non accredited course will look at good governance and the role of trustees in it including the long term direction of the organisation, its objectives or purposes, implementing policies and activities to achieve objectives, complying with legal requirements and accountability.

"Very informative and friendly course; I am definitely leaving feeling more informed on this subject." 

Introduction to Managing Volunteers  

Tuesday 12th February 9.30am - 3.00pm

This 5 hour non accredited course will explore the good practice that exists in managing volunteers including supervision, support, paying expenses, policies, safeguarding, role descriptions, agreements and open recruitment processes.

"It has increased my knowledge and made me more confident in managing volunteers."

Managing Finance and the Role of the Treasurer     

Tuesday 26th February 9.30am - 3.00pm

This 5 hour non accredited course will explore the legal requirements on the organisation to plan for the future so that it can meet its aims, identify any risk to protect the assets and resources, have a strong internal financial control policy and identify reserves. It will also look at the role of Treasurer as a watchdog over all aspects of financial management.

".Very informative and helpful going forward in my role as treasurer"

Attracting New Business     

Friday 1st March 9.30am - 3.00pm 

This 5 hour non accredited course will look at the basic tools that can be used to find your unique selling point, generate new ideas, get the message across to the public and the marketing resources that can be harnessed to attract news business to community buildings/groups.

" Excellent tutors and very helpful advice."

Managing Risk – Data Protection, Safeguarding and other Risk Factors   

Tuesday 5th March 9.30am - 3.00pm

This 5 hour non accredited course will explore the main risks (e.g. data protection, safeguarding) that a community organisation needs to review and will provide information on how to assess these risks then mitigate the risk factors.

"Really enjoyed the course; the tutors were amicable and approachable and answered all questions."

All courses will take place at the Durham Community Action offices - 9 St Stephen's Court, Low Willington, Crook. Co. Durham DL15 0BF. 

For more information, or to register your interest, please contact Allison McAlroy on 01388 742040 or email allison.mcalroy@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk

These courses are fully funded.