Events

Event Information:

  • Thu
    20
    Oct
    2016

    Training: “Don’t Panic!” Introduction to financial management - FREE for RNN members

    9:30 - 12:30Reading Voluntary Action

    Third Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading RG1 3BQ

    If you are a new organisation or have recently grown or changed committee members, then this session will help you understand the trustee/committee member’s role in managing the finances of the organisation. This isn’t just for treasurers as the session highlights the role of all members in ensuring the organisation is financially healthy.

    Aims of the workshop
    -To build understanding of the importance of financial management
    -To build confidence and ability to perform good financial housekeeping
    -To leave the workshop having started the work to ensure better financial management of their organisation
    Delegates are encouraged to bring along their financial records to work on but a model organisation will also be used as an example.

    Learning outcomes
    The content covered will be tailored depending on the needs of delegates on the day. However typically attendees will:
    -Understand their financial responsibilities as trustees
    -Be able to record transactions including fixed assets, expenses, income
    -Understand the concept of debits and credits
    -Learn how to depreciate a fixed asset
    -Start to prepare a receipts and payments account
    -Be able to determine if their organization needs an audit or independent examination of their accounts

    Target audience
    The workshop will be open to up to 6 organisations who may send 1 or 2 delegates each. Each organisation will be entitled to up to one hour’s post course email support to follow up issues covered on the course.

    Cost
    Tickets cost £30. FREE places are available for RNN members using the usual promotional code. RNN members should have received their discount code already by email - please contact us if you need it.

    Register online at www.eventbrite.co.uk.