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

Does your charity offer services or activities to adults in Reading? If so, come along to this free training.

All charities, voluntary and community groups have a duty to keep their service users safe from harm. As most charities and community groups run through the hard work and dedication of volunteers, it is important that volunteers as well as paid staff receive basic safeguarding training.

This training will cover:

• Basic information on safeguarding adults
• Current guidance for safeguarding adults under the Care Act 2014
• Types of abuse and how to recognise abuse: the signs and symptoms
• What to do when you recognise abuse: the referral process
• The importance of a multi-agency approach to safeguarding adults
• Safe practice

Who should attend? Anyone who works or volunteers with a charity, community or voluntary sector group in Reading, whose work or volunteering brings them into contact with children or young people in whatever circumstances, whether they are new to the role or require a refresher.

Practicalities: The training will take place in the RVA Training Room, Third Floor, Central Library. Registration and arrival from 09:45. The session will start promptly at 10:00. The library opens at 10:00, please come to to the rear door of the library and use the intercom. Refreshments are provided.

Free event, but please book online at www.eventbrite.co.uk to confirm your place. We hope to see you there.

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

First Steps towards Safe and Sound is a free tool available to all voluntary and community groups offering services in Reading, who wish to take the first steps towards having good governance in place. Come along to our May introduction session and find out how to get started and what the benefits are for your group.

This session should be attended by either a manager or trustee of your group. More than one person from your group is welcome to attend but we would suggest a maximum of three so that there are enough spaces for all.

This is a 1 hour lunchtime session and will include:
1. An overview of First Steps towards Safe and Sound, what it is, the benefits, resources & support from RVA, how to get started and what you receive after completing this.
2. Introduction to First Steps towards engaging Volunteers.
3. Introduction to First Steps towards Inclusion.
4. Further resources and support.

Book your free space online at www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Please note that this session will take place in-person in the Library. If you prefer to attend an online session instead, please take a look at alternative dates on our training page.

We look forward to seeing you then.

RVA Team

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

Trustees play an essential role in our society, making our charity sector work. It’s a hugely rewarding role but it’s not always easy to get all the information you require to be sure you are carrying out your role as effectively as possible. This training will help give you an overview of what’s expected of trustees as well as providing a networking opportunity with your fellow trustees from the area.

Outcomes of this training are:

• To better understand your role and legal responsibilities as a trustee
• To understand how this role fits with other roles in the charity
• To understand your reporting responsibilities
• To know where to go for help and support
• To feel confident in being an active member of your Board/Committee and helping to achieve your charities purposes

To achieve this we will cover:

• Introduction: ‘Trustee’, ‘members’ and others
• Trustee responsibilities: 6 Main Legal Duties
• Limiting liability and legal structures
• Effective board leadership and trustee roles
• Essential resources and links to help you on your way

The training is suitable for new and existing trustees. In some small community groups you may refer to yourselves as the Committee. If you have overall responsibility for your community group, then this course is for you.

Practicalities:
Registration and arrival from 09:45. Cost £10 – refreshments included. There is no parking onsite but the Central Library is easily accessed vis public transport. Nearby car parks are Queens Road and the Oracle. There are also some disabled parking spots outside the library. Please contact us in advance if you have access needs.

Please book online at www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Contact details: Reading Voluntary Action (RVA)
Email: training@rva.org.uk
Phone: 01189 372273