Illuminate is a Cambridge based charity that provides coaching and training for the unemployed or those on a limited income.

They build confidence, raise self-esteem and enable fundamental positive change. They do this through their Confidence for Change programme, workshops and coaching.

Illuminate will be delivering their next Confidence for Change course in March Cambridgeshire for 3 days, funded by the Big Lottery Fund.

This course is specifically for people who are ready for change, and who may have experienced or are experiencing mental health issues including anxiety and depression.

Dates are: Wednesday 18^th, 25^th April and 2^nd May, 10am to 2.30pm

If you are interested, please ensure you can commit to all the dates.

The course is informal, friendly and you will meet other like minded people. It is designed to challenge your thinking. Illuminate share personal development and coaching techniques that you can use and practical strategies to help you really build confidence and move forward. They also share techniques and ideas for managing fear and overcoming a negative mind-set. By the end you will notice an increase in your confidence and a clear understanding of what is really important to you.

There are up to 12 places available free, to the right people. To be eligible you will need to be 18 or over, unemployed or work under 16 hours a week.

You will be open to new ways of thinking and ideas. Also be prepared to invest in yourself by completing some activities set in between our training days, so you get the most out of this experience.

Importantly, you will be comfortable working in an informal and friendly group setting.

Any queries or to receive an application form, please contact Sam on 01223 520124 or Maria on 07974 952724 or E-Mail info@illuminatecharity.org.uk

Are you making the most out of video for your organisation’s website or social media channels? Do you know how to use your smartphone or video camera to create great video content?

Consumers love video and it’s one of the most effective ways to educate, persuade and sell, but it’s still very underutilised by freelancers, small businesses and volunteering organisations.

What you will learn:

• What types of videos you should be creating for your social media and website
• How to tell stories with your videos
• Basic smartphone and camera skills and techniques
• Where to film – a bit about composition and lighting
• Sounds and captions
• What apps to use to shoot and edit your videos
• What low-cost equipment you might need to improve production value of your videos
• A little bit about live video

Click here for more info and to book.

This social media training course will give you a thorough understanding of how social networks and content marketing can be used to raise awareness and build effective relationships with those you work with.

People who know that using social media the right way is crucial in 2018, but don’t yet have the knowledge, experience and expertise to implement an effective Social Media Strategy.

This course will be delivered by Lenka Koppová, Award winning Social Media Consultant helping small Organisations to grow by using social media the right way.

Click here for more info and to book.

The Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce are offering this session on GDPR at a member rate of £30.00 plus VAT or £45.00 plus VAT for non – members.

The GDPR comes into force on the 25th May 2018. According to the latest statistics only 64% of charities are getting prepared.

During this session Mike Holland of OlsenMetrix will outline what is required of your organisation and how to ensure you remain compliant in the new world order.

To book your place contact the Chamber directly on 01223 209810.

Do you feel that you’re missing out on new opportunities because you don’t understand how to promote your organisation online? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the new trends and constant changes in marketing? Are you unsure what actually works right now?

This Introduction to Digital Marketing will help you get a better understanding of how Digital Marketing works and how you can create and deliver an effective campaign that will be focused, unique, compelling and will help you stand out from the crowd.

Click here for more information and to book.

The course is for anyone who manages volunteers and spends time trying to deal with challenging behaviour.

By the end of the session you’ll have a better idea of how challenging behaviour develops, how can you address it and how can you seek to resolve it.

What will you learn?

• Key causes of disagreement between people
• People’s different approaches to conflict
• Dealing with angry people
• Negotiation/mediation skills
• What is required to resolve a conflict

Click here fore more information and to book.

This course is aimed at those from smaller organisations (turnover of less than £25,000 a year) who have little or no financial experience. It will be particularly suitable for committee members who would like to gain a better understanding of their organisations financial responsibilities.

Free for CCVS and Hunts Forum members, £40 for non-members. To book email sue@huntsforum.org.uk or call 01480 420601.

Are you making the most out of video for your organisation’s website or social media channels? Do you know how to use your smartphone or video camera to create great video content?

Consumers love video and it’s one of the most effective ways to educate, persuade and sell, but it’s still very underutilised by freelancers, small businesses and volunteering organisations.

What you will learn:

• What types of videos you should be creating for your social media and website
• How to tell stories with your videos
• Basic smartphone and camera skills and techniques
• Where to film – a bit about composition and lighting
• Sounds and captions
• What apps to use to shoot and edit your videos
• What low-cost equipment you might need to improve production value of your videos
• A little bit about live video

Click here for more info and to book.

This half day event has been specifically designed to provide the essentials in making a funding application. It will identify good practice and help develop the skills and knowledge needed to put together a funding application.

• Understanding what the funders want to see in an application
• Identifying the key features of successful funding applications by using case studies and group work
• Evidencing the need for your project and developing measurable & achievable outcomes
• How to Monitoring and evaluating success of your project

Click here for more information and to book.

This course is for trustees who are new to the role, or who have been trustees for some time, but would benefit from revising some of the key roles and responsibilities. It will provide an overview of their role and the responsibilities including:

• What Public Benefit means and how that makes an organisation charitable
• Roles and responsibilities of Trustees
• Safeguarding the charity’s values, aims and objectives
• How Trustees should manage the strategic decision making, such as budgets, finance and policies

Free for CCVS and Hunts Forum members, £40 for non-members. To book email sue@huntsforum.org.uk or call 01480 420601.

This course is being run as part of Small Charities Week, which recognises the importance of smaller organisations in communities.

Small Charities Week runs from the 18th – 23rd June 2018.