11th October 2010 by
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Workshop
Thursday 25th November
6.00-8.30pm at St Martins Church Centre, Bullring
The voluntary & community sector is complex and diverse and is affected by changing demands both from funders and those in whose interests it works.
A significant amount of voluntary & community sector income comes either from government sources (local and national) or charitable trusts. This funding makes organisations more formally accountable and they are more likely to have to prove that their performance is of a high quality and to adopt more „business like? management.
Voluntary & community organisations themselves also want to show that they are working to high standards and want to know how they can demonstrate the quality and consistency of the services they provide. Also the people who use voluntary organisations? services also expect high standards and quality services.
This session will look at the importance of demonstrating good quality services through the adoption of recognised systems of monitoring and evaluation.
It will examine a variety of different systems which hopefully will help you see the importance of adopting one, and finding the package suitable for your organisation.
We hope that by the end of the session participants will have:
- An understanding of various quality assurance systems available
- The basic tools to introduce a system within an organisation
- An understanding of how these systems can improve performance and confidence
To book a place, please use the booking form below, email info@residentuniversity.net, or call 07795 448 462
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15th September 2010 by
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Event,
Lecture,
Uncategorized
Tuesday 19th October at St Martins in the Bullring
The world financial crisis and big cuts in public services make voluntary and community action more vital. Progress depends more clearly than ever on ’social entrepreneurs’ – including residents with ideas and determination to make things better in the neighbourhoods where they live and work. ‘Social Innovation’ in the words of Geoff Mulgan is ‘moving from the margins, to the mainstream’.
Geoff is the director of the Young Foundation, which describes itself as a ’social innovation centre’. Prior to joining the Young Foundation, her served as policy advisor to Prime Minister Tony Blair. He is joining Resident University members for a Chamberlain Forum lecture on Social Innovation in the Big Society. Who will be responsible for coming up with new ideas and how will they be tested out given that there will be much less State intervention and less public funding?
Join Geoff and Birmingham-based social innovators at the Resident University on 19th October 5.00-6.30pm at St Martins in the Bullring.
To book a place, use the form below, email info@residentuniversity.net, or call 07795 448 462
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14th September 2010 by
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Event,
Seminar
Tuesday 26th October 10.00am – 1.00pm, Norton Hall Children and Family Centre
A revolution in the way that community and neighbourhood buildings are owned and managed is taking place. Supported by funding from Advantage West Midlands, Birmingham City Council has tested the process for transferring assets – in the form of community buildings – into community ownership and control.
At the heart of the process, is an attempt to recognise and measure the value added by resident and community groups to local assets. Community assets aren’t just land and buildings, but people and social networks too.
A tool, ‘valuing worth’ has been developed, that translates the social capital of community groups into monetary value: pounds and pence. This enabled Birmingham City Council to transfer the pilot assets – on a long term lease – at a discount. Less than a normal market rate. Now, Birmingham City Council is looking at transferring more assets to community and voluntary groups.
Find out about the potential and pitfalls of asset transfer from other residents…Resident University is leading a study visit that will look into what has been learned so far, and what the future holds for asset transfer. The study visit will go to Norton Hall in Saltley, and Hutton Hall in Washwood Heath.
To book a place, please complete the form below, or contact us via email: info@residentuniversity.net, or call 07795 448 462
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14th September 2010 by
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Event,
Lecture
Thursday 14th October 9.30-11.00am in the Council Chamber
The culture of local government is being transformed, from the ‘big’ government of the civic gospel, to the coproduction of the ‘big society’. What has already changed and why, and where will change happen next? What will the relationship between citizen and state look like in the future, and what does this mean for the way local government works?
Get an insight into the changes by joining the Resident University discussion with Bimingham City Council Deputy Leader Cllr Paul Tilsley and a panel of guests, for a special democracy week lecture in the Council Chamber, Birmingham City Council House, Victoria Square 14th October 9.30-11am
To book a place, please use the form below, email info@residentuniversity.net, or call 07795 448 462
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14th September 2010 by
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Workshop
Tuesday 28th September
6.00-8.30pm at St Martins Church Centre, Bullring
A workshop for all people who are involved in helping to run community groups, organisations or associations, or sit on local partnerships (including neighbourhood boards). Facilitated by Tippa Naphtali from Chamberlain Forum, the workshop will look at the importance of having both the right knowledge and information, and the confidence and skills to take part effectively.
The session will explore
- What is ‘good governance’
- Key Documents (governing document, finance policies etc)
- Effective Meetings (including roles & responsibilities)
- Inclusive not Exclusive (equality issues)
We will also look at the broader issues of good governance and practice including strategies for managing and minimising conflict between management committees and staff.
To book a place, please use the booking form below, email info@residentuniversity.net, or call 07795 448 462
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13th September 2010 by
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Workshop
Thursday 28th October 6.00-8.30pm at St Martins in the Bullring
The variety of different legal structures for community and voluntary groups can be confusing and overwhelming, from companies to charities and unincorporated associations.
This workshop is for all community and voluntary groups who want to gain a better understanding of the options available, and what is best for them.
The session will explore:
- What the different structures are
- How to determine what is most appropriate for you
- Pros and cons of commonly used structures such as companies and charities
- How to assess, and adopt different structures
To book a place, please use the form below, or contact via email to info@residentuniversity.net, or call 07795 448 462
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10th May 2010 by
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Workshop
May 25th, 6.00-8.30pm at the BMI, Birmingham City Centre
A workshop for all people who are involved in helping to run community groups, organisations or associations, or sit on local partnerships (including neighbourhood boards). Facilitated by Wendy Walsh from Castle Vale Community Regeneration Service, and Tippa Naphtali from Chamberlain Forum, the workshop will look at the importance of having both the right knowledge and information, and the confidence and skills to take part effectively.
The session will explore
- What is ‘good governance’
- Being Positive (working relationships)
- Key Documents (governing document, finance policies etc)
- Effective Meetings (including roles & responsibilities)
- Inclusive not Exclusive (equality issues)
Everyone will have the opportunity to begin a plan for action based upon learning from the session, and follow up support will be provided by Resident University.
To book a place, please call 07795 448 462, email info@chamberlainforum.org, or use the booking form below
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10th May 2010 by
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Workshop
Tuesday 22nd June 2.00-4.00pm Venue tbc
Find out about current available grants, from local, regional and national sources. Get feedback on your own ideas and proposals, and get top tips on:
- Translating your idea into a fundable project
- Writing a successful application
- Developing a budget
To book a place, or to find out more information, please email info@chamberlainforum.org, call 07795 448 462, or use the booking form below
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