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The Suffolk Green Buildings Network is the latest project from Suffolk, Creating the Greenest County and aims to help you learn more about cutting your energy bills and making your building more environmentally sustainable. The free launch event is being held at the Green Light Trust (Lawshall IP29 4PJ)and will include a workshop on biomass boilers. This event is aimed at anyone who is consider...More>>

Creative Consultation with Young People 24th June 2010, 9.45 am- 4 pm, The Garage, Norwich Artsplan, the training and publications department of Artswork and in-house training provider for ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network), is delivering the one day course ‘Creative Consultation with Young People’ on 24th June 2010 at The Garage in Norwich. Artsplan is the larg...More>>

Is there a play area in your neighbourhood you would like to improve? The Glass-House Community Led Design in partnership with Norfolk Rural Community Council are offering a FREE tour of inspiring play area in Norfolk. This one-day event is for community groups who are are at an early stage in developing a play area in their neighbourhood. The Play Tour will give you the opportunity to ...More>>

A Free 3 day course for participants based in Suffolk within the social enterprise, voluntary and community sectors. The course is for individuals and /or organisations that need to write a realistic, functional and useable business plan. Participants should be at a stage where they have relevant financial information prepared and are ready to write a business plan. The course will run 10am- 4p...More>>

A Free 3 day course for participants based in Suffolk within the social enterprise, voluntary and community sectors. The course is for individuals and /or organisations that need to write a realistic, functional and useable business plan. Participants should be at a stage where they have relevant financial information prepared and are ready to write a business plan. The course will run 10am- 4pm o...More>>

A Free 3 day course for participants based in Suffolk within the social enterprise, voluntary and community sectors. The course is for individuals and /or organisations that need to write a realistic, functional and useable business plan. Participants should be at a stage where they have relevant financial information prepared and are ready to write a business plan. The course will run 10am- 4pm o...More>>

Get Sorted 2: Budgeting and Fundraising for Youth Arts Projects 27th October 2010, 9.45 am- 4 pm, The Garage, Norwich. Artsplan, the training and publications department of Artswork and in-house training provider for ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network), is delivering the one day course ‘Get Sorted 2: Budgeting and Fundraising for Youth Arts Projects’ on 27thOctober 2...More>>

A Free 1 day course for participants based in Suffolk within the social enterprise, voluntary and community sectors. The course is for organisations that are looking to expand, increase their income generation potential or want to attract new customers. The course will run from 10am - 4pm on the 24th November at Brightspace, Ipswich. For participants from outside Suffolk the course fee is £85 +...More>>

A training day for individuals, public sector organisations, transition groups, community groups & co-operatives 10 - 5pm Saturday 22nd January 2011 Friends Meeting House, Fonnereau Rd, Ipswich Click here to view the PDF of the event ...More>>

For interested individuals, new and established community owned food entreprises, and food access or 5-a-day projects. Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk Click here to view the full PDF of the event ...More>>

Are you thinking of setting up your own organisation with social aims and need to know more? Not sure if you should be a charity, social enterprise or community group? This 1-day introductory course is designed to offer you help and advice to get your ideas off the ground whether you are thinking of setting up a new organisation or developing an existing one. This course is supported by the B...More>>

Designed to focus on participants social enterprise ideas and provide practical advice on how to get it set up, this course will enable you to understand your current situation and examine ways to turn your ideas into a fully functioning social enterprise. Suitable for people thinking of setting up a new organisation or taking an existing one to the next level. By the end of the course you will h...More>>

Aimed at individuals or organisations who want to find out more about social enterprise legal structures, this course is particularly useful for people wanting to set up their own social enterprise but is also appropriate for existing organisations looking at becoming a social enterprise. This course is supported by the BIG Lottery and bursaries are available for participants based in Suffolk f...More>>

BAG MAKING WORKSHOPS (IPSWICH) Bring your old jeans and create this trendy and fashionable hand bag with trimmings, we help you step by step as long as you know how to sew a straight stitch on a sewing machine. Dates - 15th & 23rd March 2011 / 12th & 26th April 2011 / 3rd & 11th May 2011 COST - £39 / PERSON (Tea & coffee included) TIME - 10am - 2pm BOOK YOUR SPACE - log on to www.S...More>>

A half day workshop for Good Neighbour Schemes to come and share their experiences, knowledge and plan for the future. The event is being held at Stowupland Village Hall. The topics discussed will include: An Overview of the individual schemes across the county; Best Practices for Good Neighbour Schemes; Risk Assessments for volunteers; The Future of Good Neighbour Schemes and their long term sust...More>>

This 3 day course is suitable for individuals and/or organisations that need to write a realistic, functional and useful business plan. Participants should be at a stage where they have relevant financial information prepared and are ready to write a business plan for their project or organisation. This course is supported by the BIG Lottery and bursaries are available for participants based in...More>>

A half day workshop for anyone involved with Village Halls or other community buildings in Suffolk Coastal District. The workshop is being held at the Richard Room, Martlesham Community Centre, Woodbridge IP12 4PB. The programme will include: Diversification is the Key; Finding New Trustees, arranging an Induction Session and Ongoing Support; Marketing your Village Hall; Funding opportunities. If ...More>>

This 3 day course is suitable for individuals and/or organisations that need to write a realistic, functional and useful business plan. Participants should be at a stage where they have relevant financial information prepared and are ready to write a business plan for their project or organisation. This course is supported by the BIG Lottery and bursaries are available for participants based in...More>>

This 3 day course is suitable for individuals and/or organisations that need to write a realistic, functional and useful business plan. Participants should be at a stage where they have relevant financial information prepared and are ready to write a business plan for their project or organisation. This course is supported by the BIG Lottery and bursaries are available for participants based in...More>>

Shaping our Society - Using democracy to create change Friday 8 April Needham Market Community Centre • 10am - 3.30pm FREE EVENT and FREE LUNCH but places strictly limited so book now What to expect • Receive up-to-date briefings on how our democratic system works • Understand how political power can work for you • Learn how to infl uence people and structures – locally and nati...More>>

If your organisation is looking to expand, increase their income generation potential or wants to attract new customers then this is the course for you. During the course participants will: • Review the current marketing position of their organisation • Consider how the internal and external factors could affect the marketing of their organisation • Explore the possibilities for exp...More>>

A survival guide for those new to, or requiring clarification on, the pressures of managing money and budgets. The course will provide you with simple, practical tools and templates to help you survive frontline money management and is aimed at individuals that have little or no prior experience of managing finances within an organisation. This course is supported by the BIG Lottery and bursari...More>>

Mid Suffolk Action in Partnership (MAP) aims to support, promote and develop voluntary and community activity in Mid Suffolk. Free Training courses for Voluntary Organisations in Mid Suffolk are available on a variety of subjects. If you would like advice on applying for funding and filling in the application forms then this course is for you. The course will take place at Mid Suffolk Di...More>>

Free Training courses for Voluntary Organisations in Mid Suffolk are available on a variety of subjects. If you would like to find out how to promote your organisation, produce publicity and write press releases then this course is for you. The course will take place in room 2 at Red Gables, Stowmarket and will run from 1pm - 3pm. If you would like any further information or to book a plac...More>>

Free Training courses for Voluntary Organisations in Mid Suffolk are available on a variety of subjects. This is a half day course covering practical aspects of taking and writing up minutes, including, formality of minutes, concentrating on decision and actions, setting agendas, etc. then this course is for you. The course will take place in room 2 at Red Gables, Stowmarket and will run f...More>>

Free Training courses for Voluntary Organisations in Mid Suffolk are available on a variety of subjects. The course is aimed at individuals or organisations who want to find out more about which legal structure best suits their needs and an opportunity to find out more about social enterprise. The course will take place at Mid Suffolk District Concil and will run from 10am - 1pm. If you ...More>>

This is a unique opportunity to learn Ayurveda Marma Massage from a Master Practitioner. Dr. Swaroop Verma is taking time out from his busy European tour to spend a long weekend with us here in Suffolk during August. Ayurveda Marma Massage, is an excellent way to work on Marmas and regulate the Prana (Vital Energy) in the Nadis (Energy Channel), stimulate the Kundalini and balance the Chakras. ...More>>

This is a unique opportunity to learn Ayurveda Marma Massage from a Master Practitioner. Dr. Swaroop Verma is taking time out from his busy European tour to spend a long weekend with us here in Suffolk during August. Ayurveda Marma Massage, is an excellent way to work on Marmas and regulate the Prana (Vital Energy) in the Nadis (Energy Channel), stimulate the Kundalini and balance the Chakras. ...More>>

Are you thinking of setting up your own organisation with social aims and need to know more? Not sure if you should be a charity, social enterprise or community group? This 1-day introductory course is designed to offer you help and advice to get your ideas off the ground whether you are thinking of setting up a new organisation or developing an existing one. The course will run from 10:00 - 1...More>>

Free Training courses for Voluntary Organisations in Mid Suffolk are available on a variety of subjects. The course covers a 5 point plan for safeguarding voluntary & community organisations * Are you aware of the latest safeguarding legislation? * Do you understand CRB checks? * Is your recruitment rigorous? * Have you effective safeguarding policies in place? * Are you confident in c...More>>

Aimed at individuals or organisations who want to find out more about social enterprise legal structures, this course is particularly useful for people wanting to set up their own social enterprise but is also appropriate for existing organisations looking at becoming a social enterprise. The course will run from 10:00 - 16:00 at Brightspace, Ipswich This training programme is supported by the BI...More>>

Are you thinking of setting up your own organisation with social aims and need to know more? Not sure if you should be a charity, social enterprise or community group? This ½ day introductory course is designed to offer you help and advice to get your ideas off the ground whether you are thinking of setting up a new organisation or developing an existing one. Cost: This training programme is su...More>>

A Natural Building and Sustainable Living Course from Orchard Barn Environmental Education (OBee), a non-for-profit community interest company. Learn how to convert oak trees into workable timber, make timber joints and construct timber framed structures. Course will be aimed at beginners and improvers, prior experience not essential. Course work will be hands-on and with practical experience...More>>

Through DfE funding, Community Matters is able to offer up to 20 FREE places at our participatory asset management course in Norwich. Normally priced at £150 per participant, places include a 2-day training covering the legalities, practicalities and sustainability of running a community building and a step-by-step guide (normally £25) for you to use with your own organisation. Whether you ar...More>>