Member and Partner events

Awareness of safeguarding adults and children Like it says on the tin, this course is an awareness of safeguarding both adults and those under 18 years of age. It is an ideal course for volunteers or workers who have limited contact with the public but still need to have an awareness of what they should be concerned about and what to do if they are concerned. This course would be ideal for reception or administration staff, caretakers, committee members, community cafe staff, and food bank volunteers. Date: 10th September ‘18 Time: 10:00-13:00 10 Sep 2018 10:00

Coaching and mentoring accredited training programme This practical and in-depth course offers an ideal qualification for managers and professionals with a growing interest in developing a coaching culture, becoming a coach or currently enjoying significant responsibility for coaching and mentoring as part of their day-to-day role. 11 Sep 2018 0:00 MEA House, Newcastle upon Tyne

North East Fundraising Conference Shy Bairns Get Nowt; Growing Confidence for Brilliant Fundraising The Institute of Fundraising North East (IoF NE) are very excited to announce that North East Fundraising Conference 2018 tickets are now on sale! The IoF NE is dedicated to supporting the region's fundraisers with the tools and confidence they need to be the best that they can be. That's why this year's conference theme is Shy Bairns Get Nowt; Growing Confidence for Brilliant Fundraising; each session dedicated to growing your skills and confidence. With sessions on: 11 Sep 2018 9:00 Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter Forth Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3SA

Evidencing Need, Defining Outcomes It is becoming increasingly important to be able to prove to funders that what you do is needed and that it produces results that can be measured - this course will show you how. By the end of this course you will have: Improved understanding of how to identify need Increased understanding of how to write about need in application forms Improved understanding of defining outcomes Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm Costs: 12 Sep 2018 9:30 VODA, Queen Alexandra Campus, Hawkeys Lane, North Shields NE29 9BZ

Free Training: Identifying Vulnerable Situations and Fuel Poverty This course aims to make delegates aware of the definitions of vulnerability used in the energy sector and how to identify those who are at risk of finding themselves in vulnerable situations. It will also explain fuel poverty, the how to identify those at risk and the impacts of living in a cold home. 14 Sep 2018 10:00 Newcastle

Hadrians Wall Weekend Gilsland – Once Brewed – Chollerford Experience the best of Hadrian’s Wall on an exclusive weekend challenge raising funds for young cancer patients across the UK. Spanning the breadth of the country, Hadrian’s Wall has been named one of the Top 20 walking trails on ITV’s “Britain’s Favourite Walks”. We have plucked the best bits from this UNESCO World Heritage Site to offer an exciting and engaging walk that everyone can enjoy. 15 Sep 2018 0:00 Northumberland

E-Safety: Thinkuknow Introduction Course Do you know how to keep children and young people safe online? The 3 hour course includes 5 modules: · Introduction to CEOP and reporting · Children and young people online · Online sexual abuse · Nude selfies : What professionals need to know · Thinkuknow resources It is suitable for any worker or volunteer who supports children, young people or their families. 18 Sep 2018 9:30 Amble

Northern Powergrid/ Relate vulnerability workshops In partnership with the Bradford branch of Relate, the UK’s largest provider of relationship support, Northern Powergrid are hosting a number of workshops for professionals working with vulnerable and underprivileged people, with the aim of taking a comprehensive approach to addressing vulnerability by recognising that emotional wellbeing and vulnerability are linked. 26 Sep 2018 9:30 Citizens Advice Newcastle, City Library Charles Avison Building, 33 New Bridge St W, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX

Working Together to Safeguard Children Voluntary Sector Briefing 28 Sep 2018 10:00 Morpeth

Introduction to Safeguarding Children - 2nd October 2018 What does it cost to keep a child safe from abuse? ● If your primary area of work or volunteering is with babies, children or young people then this is the safeguarding course for you. ● This course builds on our course an Awareness of Safeguarding Adults and Children and explores in more detail; communicating with children in difficult situations, thinking about the needs of children with additional needs, consolidating your skills in recognising abuse and responding to concerns and current hot topics in Northumberland. 02 Oct 2018 9:30 Ashington

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