The HCA Academy is recruiting for a free facilitated 10-week online introductory course to Sustainable Communities, aimed at anyone in the local government, regeneration, housing or third sector. The course helps develop an understanding of the term 'sustainable community' by exploring the national/regional policy context. It also considers the roles, responsibilities and skills of the organisations and individuals responsible for delivery and examines putting theory intopractice. Call: 0113 394 9387. Email: nutshells@LearnAtHCA.co.uk.

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An exhibition of photographs by John Davies. Like many other urban areas across the UK, the city of Wakefield is currently undergoing a significant process of physical change, as plans for major regeneration and development initiatives are set to significantly alter its urban fabric. Old sites, routes, and landmarks disappear to makeway for the new - but the future form and its effects are not yet clear. This exhibition, commissioned by Beam from leading landscape photographer John Davies, focuses on this state of  ‘in between’.

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This one-day interactive seminar will provide an overview of the drivers behind the ‘Green Agenda’ and the impacts this has for regeneration and its stakeholders. You will consider a range of methods of assessing of environmental impact during the design, construction and operation of a project. You will identify methods for applying sustainability measures to work within your own organisation and weigh up the benefits of a variety of Green technologies. Contact: training@bura.org.uk. London – 9th Feb, Manchester – 11th Feb, Birmingham – 15th March and Sheffield – 25th March.

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This one-day seminar will provide an overview of where physical regeneration initiatives have led to successful places – from participation, masterplanning and design stages through to development and delivery. You will review past approaches, reflect on what lessons can be learned from previous good practice and mistakes, consider the impact of design how physical regeneration can best be delivered today and potential approaches to financing. Contact: training@bura.org.uk. London – 9th March, Manchester – 11th March, Birmingham – 13th April and Sheffield – 15th April.

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The UK has one of the most generous tax regimes for charitable giving in the world. In a tougher fundraising environment, it’s vital that you maximise the value of every pound given. This workshop aims to help your charity take full advantage of the UK’s many tax incentives for charitable giving. For: all those working in any size of charity or not-for-profit organisation, who are involved with fundraising. Objective: to help you make the best use of all the different, tax-efficient fundraising options; including a simple, achievable actionplan. Cost: £100 per delegate (VAT exempt) When? Thursday 26 November 2009 & Thursday 18 March 2010.

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FUTURESCAPE 2010 is a one-day international symposium in London on Friday 19 March bringing together key decision makers, practitioners and enablers in design and regeneration. Plenary sessions will consider the role of regional, city and local leaders in improving design quality and spatial planning structures. Masterclasses with design professionals will encourage debate and discussion around design excellence, creative cities, community participation and built environment education. The symposium will interest international and UK architecture and built environment centre professionals, planners, built environment professionals, funders and decision makers at national and regional level covering regeneration, architecture, design, art and built environment agendas.

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This popular CLES training course is designed to provide an introduction to evaluation and has been designed specifically for delegates with little or no experience of undertaking project or programme evaluation. The course draws upon the practical experience of CLES Consulting in undertaking evaluations across the UK, and is designed to be interactive and practical. The course guides delegates through the four stage CLES evaluation framework providing clear definitions of the concepts used and guidance on methodologies. It also provides delegates with the opportunity to strengthen their own research skills and explore some of the challenges of evaluation.
 

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Charities’ voluntary income can be erratic; by recruiting regular donors, your charity can begin generating a more predictable income, helping it to weather the economic downturn. For: those from small and medium-sized charities wanting to make regular giving a central part of their fundraising strategy. Objective: to help you plan and generate regular donations from your supporters; including a simple, achievable action plan. Cost: £60 per delegate (VAT exempt) When?Tuesday 12 January 2010 & Tuesday 23 March 2010 Call us on 01732 520 071/074Email us at events@cafonline.org.

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This event offers a unique opportunity to participate in a national lecture series sponsored by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has warned us that the world is warming far more quickly than scientists forecast just two years ago. This event seeks to challenge the design and development industries to respond with urgency to the environmental issues this raises. Our two guest speakers, Michael Pawlyn and Alison Nimmo, have both been involved in the development of environmentally sustainable projects of the highest calibre - seeking to both mitigate against climate change impacts and adapt to the inevitable global warming which society now faces.

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Increasing firms are being asked to provide Social Accounts, as well as financial accounts, when bidding for contracts as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility strategy. But what is social auditing and accounts? And how does a social enterprise business measure its social, environmental and ethical impact on its community and customers? This workshop will demonstrate how social accounting can give your social enterprise competitive edge and bring rewards to your financial bottom line through incorporating the triple bottom line of social, environmental and ethical concerns. The session will run from 9.30 until 12.30 with refreshments and lunch provided. To book, contact Nade Townsend on 0116 222 5010 or email n.townsen@case-da.co.uk

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An integral part of being on a board of trustees is taking responsibility for the strategic organisation of your charity. Equally important is ensuring your long-term health and effectiveness. Securing sufficient resources through fundraising is therefore vital. This workshop will help you understand your responsibilities in these key areas and give you someclear, easy to implement ideas. For: trustees from small and medium sized charities. Objective: to help you understand the principles of good governance and how they relate to fundraising. Cost: £60 per delegate When? Wednesday 21 October 2009 & Thursday 25 March 2010. Call us on 01732 520 071/074 Email us at events@cafonline.org.

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In 2008, the Oldham Rochdale Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder commissioned a wide range of TSA-sponsored projects, some research based, others practical activities to bring people together and make them feel confident in their neighbourhoods. Our objective was to pilot and develop effective ways of building and measuring the impact of cohesion. A unique element has been our robust evaluation that enabled us to provide a genuine measure of impact and value. We now want to share our experiences and findings with all those involved in the development and management of housing and communities. Book now - only 20 places left.

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What is Social Enterprise? How do you become a social entrepreneur? Have you got what it takes? If you are starting to establish a Social Enterprise and are looking for a clear understanding of the concept, this workshop is for you. Uday Thakkar, Managing Director of Red Ochre will help you explore the practicalities of starting a social enterprise, and learn about the social entrepreneur's journey with a forward looking prospective. You will acquire an understanding of the different legal structures available to social enterprise and become familiar with the management, governance and funding aspects of each. To book a place please e-mail anna@redochre.org.uk
 

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Investing in the Future of our Public Realm. How can we creatively engage communities in the regeneration of their towns and cities? We are inviting policy makers, built environment professionals, community leaders and local authorities from across the UK to come together and explore that question. For more information or if you have any queries please contact Cathy by email cathy@beam.uk.net or phone 01924 215 550.

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At this one-day seminar you will work to develop a regeneration strategy for an area with consideration of economic, social, environmental and physical issues and you will use data and evidence to inform your decision making and priorities. Throughout the seminar key aspects of regeneration delivery will be called into play such as partnership working and leadership, funding, monitoring and evaluation; appraisal; management and succession planning. Contact: training@bura.org.uk. London – 6th April, Manchester – 8th April, Birmingham – 11th May and Sheffield – 13th May.

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