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Training and Consultancy

Utilising over 20 years experience working in the voluntary sector (see “Curriculum Vitae”), I offer help, advice and guidance to voluntary and community organisations and partnership bodies. Working alone and with Associates, my particular areas of interest are:

• Business planning
• Conflict Resolution
• Developing policy
• Effective management and decision making
• Financial planning and management
• Meeting skills
• Partnership working
• Roles and responsibilities of Charity Trustees and Company Directors
• Running an effective campaign
• Self assessment and performance management
• Team Building

I am on the panel of Neighbourhood Renewal Advisors approved by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (Neighbourhood Renewal Unit) to carry out work on behalf of Local Strategic Partnerships, Neighbourhood Management Programmes, Community Empowerment Networks and Neighbourhood Development Companies in the 88 most deprived communities in England.

See link for further information: www.neighbourhood.gov.uk/nradvisers.asp

Neighbourhood Renewal Advisors (NRA) Scheme

As part of the Government’s National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal, the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit (NRU), based in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, has made available a panel of advisors working on the following neighbourhood renewal pathfinder programmes:

• New Deal for Communities (NDCs)
• Neighbourhood Management Programme (NM)
• Community Empowerment Network (CEN)
• Local Strategic Partnerships (LSP)

The NRA scheme aims to provide face-to-face help and advice to partnerships and communities working on these programmes in the 88 designated “most deprived” areas in England. As a member of the NRA panel, I maintain a close relationship with the NRU attending various training and networking events to ensure the advice I bring is up to date and relevant. I am particularly interested in working with programme managers and stakeholders on resident and stakeholder involvement, community facilitation and effective partnership working as well as providing training and support in programme management.

Eligible pathfinder programmes can receive financial assistance of up to 100% to engage a Neighbourhood Renewal Advisor.

Further information can be obtained from your local Government Office (see link for contact details)
www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_govoffices/documents/page/odpm_govoff_600105.hcsp