Our training and events
Networks and events - click on the event to book
- Eildon and Cheviot Community Network - Community Ownership - 19 November 2024, 4-6pm, St Boswells Village Hall
- Talk Thursday Drygrange Surgery - 25th November 2024, 10am - 3pm, BCA Office, Melrose
- Third Sector Forum - Health and Wellbeing - 25th November 2024, 10:30am - 12pm, Online via Zoom
- Talk Thursday Innerleithen Surgery - 5th December, 10am - 3pm, Innerleithen Youth Club
- Talk Thursday Online Surgery - 5th December, 10am - 3pm, Online via Zoom
Forthcoming training courses - click on the date to book
Our training programme aims to respond to the needs of third sector organisations, including social enterprises, community groups and volunteers. Our courses are delivered by trainers with in-depth knowledge of the third sector.
- Free to BCA members with under £75K annual turnover
- £25 Members
- £40 Non-members
An Introduction to Trust and Grant Fundraising
Whether you are wanting to start a new project or maintain your organisation, income generation through fundraising is critical in the third sector. The economic climate has only made obtaining these awards more difficult so it is essential everyone has the best possible chance of being successful.
Outcome: By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of fundraising and bid writing and have confidence in generating income.
Financial Management for Non-financial People
Financial Management can be tricky for non-financial people. This session is designed for those who are new to the wonderful world of finance and need support in learning the fundamentals.
Outcome: By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of the key aspects of managing the finances of a charity.
Digital Presence
In a world where almost everything is online it is important not to just create but to sustain a digital presence. This session will help you discover the benefits of a digital presence.
Outcome: During this session you will learn about:
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- The plethora of platforms such as websites, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
- Getting a domain name
- Understanding and resonating with your audience(s)
- Content development
- Building online relationships
- Using AI
- Possible problems
Running Meetings and AGMs
This session will cover the before during and after of running successful meetings. It will also provide a specific focus on the running and governance of an AGM.
Outcome: By the end of the session, you should be confident in preparing for, running and following up on trustee and board meetings for your charity or organisation.