Workshops - Annual Conference 2009

Workshop A

10 ICT tools which will transform how you work!

The workshop will focus on a range of free ICT tools that can help you save time and spend less – resulting in more efficient and effective services.
Speakers: Kate White and the Superhighways team (read about Kate and team)

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Workshop B

Have your say - Integrated working in Bromley

Can Bromley’s Children’s Trust work in a more integrated way?
This is the question asked by the Workforce Development team as
we seek the thoughts and suggestions of our voluntary partners.
The workshop focuses on the role of the third sector in delivering services to children and young people in the borough.
Speaker: Claire Driffield (read about Claire Driffield)

Workshop C

The Compact - How we make it work: a local perspective

This workshop provides an overview of how East Sussex County Council has adopted a proactive approach to implementing and embedding the Compact at a local level.
By promoting the principles, celebrating good practice and learning from problem areas. their lead officer outlines the mutual benefits for all their partners.
Speaker: Paul Rideout (read about Paul Rideout)

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Workshop D

Vetting and Barring Scheme and the ISA

How does this effect a volunteering programme ?
An overview of the new Vetting and Barring Scheme and the systems and processes that volunteer - involving organisations need to put in place to check their volunteers involved with vulnerable adults.
Speaker: Ruth Warren (read about Ruth Warren)

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Workshop E

Preparing you and your organisation for Swine Flu

With the number of swine flu cases on the increase, how prepared is your organisation to cope with potentially high levels of staff and volunteer absenteeism?
Although the virus is mild, staff could still be off ill or caring for family for up to a week.
This workshop looks at what steps to take in advance of any disruption to increase your organisation’s ability to continue delivering its services.
Speakers: Alex Haynes and Jim Cook (read about Alex Haynes and Jim Cook)

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Workshop F

Constitutional change at the Council - Leader or Mayor?

Recent changes in the law mean that Bromley Council must decide on a new Constitution by the end of the year.
The options for running the Council are :

An executive Mayor directly elected by voters
A Leader appointed by Councillors (as now, but with stronger powers)

This workshop summarises these options, and explains how to submit your views.
Speaker: Sheila Bennett (read about Sheila Bennett)

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Workshop G:

Supporting Monitoring and Evaluation

As fundraising becomes more challenging and funders demand evidence of the difference your organisation and services make, so monitoring and evaluation becomes more fundamental to everything you do.
This workshop provides information; advice and practical tools including looking at the part ICT systems play in helping you monitor your outcomes.
Speaker: Dr Simon Davey (read about Simon Davey)

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Workshop H

Fundraising using the Internet

Funding is the lifeblood of every charity and community organisation, and the internet is a great source of information.
This guided tour of useful websites will improve your fundraising skills, reveal key information to support your bids and show how the internet can be used to raise funds.
Learn how to spend less time looking for information and more time bidding for funds.
Speaker: Miles Maier (read about Miles Maier)

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Page updated: 2 October 2009