Our friends at RVA are running an Introduction to Accounts session on Saturday 24 May. Looks like a good opportunity to get to grips with your accounts – one of the most important aspects of running a business or voluntary organisation.
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Our next event – Building your brand with Kubi Springer – 24 April 2014
I’m pleased to announce our next event, with very special guest speaker Kubi Springer, and a special offer for members of Berkshire Black Business. Ever wondered how companies like Gap, Microsoft and British Airways convey a clear image of their brand? Athletes, politicians and entertainers attract us or drive us away depending on how we […]
Google Juice Bar comes to Reading
Do you want to find out more about using Google for your business? The Google Juice Bar, hosted by Reading East MP Rob Wilson, is coming to Reading Town Hall on the morning of Friday 28 March. According to the publicity: “Experts will be on hand to give 1-2-1 consultations, tips, guidance and advice on […]
Networking for Success
The end of a fantastic evening of encouraging, motivating and inspiring each other as we explored different ways of expressing why and how we do what we do.
Networking for Success – 20 February 2014
Getting funding using GRANTnet
One of the things that often comes up in our discussions is how to get funding for charitable or community groups. We’ve recently come across GRANTnet, which gives an online searchable database of possible sources of funding. If GRANTnet covers your area, it’s a great place to start looking for funding for community ventures.
Our second event – networking for success
I’m pleased to announce our second event, which will be an evening on “Networking for Success” held in central Reading on Thursday 20 February 2014. We’ve got a great line-up of speakers, and I’m sure it will be another fun evening of networking, learning, and getting to know each other a little better.
Dementia in BME communities
I’m sure all of us know someone who has suffered from dementia. Reports suggest that dementia is more prevalent in African, Caribbean and South Asian people compared to the white British population, and that it starts earlier within the UK African and Caribbean population compared with the white British population. That’s why I’ve been particularly interested in […]
Institute of Fundraising bursaries
Have you heard of the Institute of Fundraising? The Institute is all about helping people working in charities and not-for-profit organisations get better at raising money for their charity or project. It’s well worth keeping an eye on their website. They put on regular conferences and training, and occasionally have bursaries to help with the […]
Funding from Reading Borough Council – deadline 31 January 2014
One of the things we are often asked about is funding for small community ventures. Reading Borough Council has a fund of £20,000 for grants to local non-profit organisations, and there’s also some money available for improvements to premises. All the details are online here – but you’ve got to be quick, the deadline is 31 […]