This training is delivered by Alan Lawrie thanks to funding from Cheshire West Voluntary Action via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Course aims:
An introductory course to: · Show the importance of having robust and relevant financial systems. · Outline the minimum systems we need to have in place and how to use them. · How managers and trustees can use financial information to manage and plan ahead. · Outline key developments in the financial management of voluntary organisations.
Content · What makes good financial management – an overview of the key principles in good charity financial management. · Understanding and making financial decisions. A review of the systems we need to have in place and through case studies how we can use them to monitor performance and spot problems. · Costing our work. A practical introduction as to how we can properly cost our work. · Not just the treasurer. How a board can meet its responsibilities. · Financial strategy. An overview of how finance is changing in the sector and the challenges ahead.
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