First steps to sustainability

Broad based introductory workshops run with fit4funding, which cover practical advice and information about planning for a sustainable future.

The workshops are aimed at voluntary and community groups and social enterprises to enable them to plan for sustainability, by looking at what they want to do in the short and long term and how this can be funded. It will encourage organisations which might presently rely on limited funding streams such as donations and grants, to consider new funding opportunities e.g. contracts or trading (income generation) – looking at the pros and cons of each including what needs to be in place in order to best access funding. They will also cover funding trends, touch on strategic planning and finish with where to find information and support.

First steps to sustainability for Governing Bodies

Attendees from the First steps to sustainability workshops have told us that they feel it is important that the trustees of their organisations who are responsible for their sustainability should be attending similar workshops in order to steer their organisations forward and ensure that they have the resources to continue and develop. However many trustees cannot make sessions during usual working hours, we are therefore running workshops specifically aimed at trustees, management committee members and directors on Saturday mornings.

Booking Details

First steps to sustainability for Governing Bodies - workshops will be taking place at:

Venue	Date	Time	Contact details for booking
Rural Arts, The Old Courtyard, Westgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1QS	Saturday 6th February	10.00 – 13.00 (followed by a light lunch)	Jeanette Lilley on tel: 01374 825710, e-mail jeanette.lilley@nyfvo.org.uk or go to www.nyfvo.org.uk to download booking form
Centre 88, Saner Street, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2TR	Saturday 13th February	9.30 – 12.30 (followed by a light lunch)	Martin Craven at Hull CVS on tel: 01482 221372 (option 5) or e-mail mcraven@hull-cvs.co.uk

First steps to sustainability - workshops will be taking place at:

Venue	Date	Time	Contact details for booking
Centre 88, Saner Street, Anlaby Road Hull HU3 2TR	Tuesday 23rd February	13.00 – 16.00	Martin Craven at Hull CVS on tel: 01482 221372 (option 5) or e-mail mcraven@hull-cvs.co.uk
Winterton Rangers’ Football Club, West Street, Winterton, Scunthorpe, North Linc’s DN15 9QF	2nd, 3rd or 4th March (date to be confirmed)	9.45 – 12.45	Gary Allen on tel: 01724 845155 or e-mail gary.allen@vanl.org.uk
Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre, 50 Bond End, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 9AL	Thursday 11th March	9.45 – 12.45	Jeanette Lilley on tel: 01374 825710, e-mail jeanette.lilley@nyfvo.org.uk or go to www.nyfvo.org.uk to download a booking form

Don't forget that we're running a series of Next Steps workshops and visits too - just click here to find out more.

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