Training
Redland provides training for residents involved with focus
groups, the Redland Residents’ Committee, and residents’
associations. We want everyone who wants to be involved to
feel confident and supported to do so.
The list below shows some of the training courses that are
available in the South West.
Date
|
Course title
|
Training provider and venue
|
24th April 2008
(Half day – morning) |
Involving Younger People
Intro to the new
good practice guide. How do we encourage younger residents to get
involved and bring the generations together? |
Bristol City Council
Tenants’ Resource
Centre, Redcliffe |
8th May 2008
(One day course) |
Essential Finance and Budgeting for
Tenants
Grounding in basic accounting, including
principles of budget setting and control. |
InSTEP
Taunton |
22nd May 2008
(Half day – morning) |
Marketing & Publicity
Learn about the
principles of marketing and some top tips on how to promote your
group. |
Bristol City Council
Tenants’ Resource
Centre, Redcliffe |
4th June 2008
(One day course) |
Getting on Board
An introduction for
tenants. Understand the roles and responsibilities of being a
tenant on the board and issues that they have to deal with. |
TPAS
Birmingham |
26th June 2008
(Half day – morning) |
Chairing for Beginners
Excellent for building confidence. All you need to know to get
started. |
Bristol City Council
Tenants’ Resource
Centre, Redcliffe |
24th July 2008
(Half day – afternoon) |
Organising Meetings & Agendas
Top
tips for anyone trying to organise meetings and put agendas
together. |
Bristol City Council
Tenants’ Resource
Centre, Redcliffe |
28th August 2008
(Half day – afternoon) |
Basic Computing Skills
Using a laptop computer. |
Bristol City Council
Tenants’ Resource Centre, Redcliffe |
9th September 2008
(One day course) |
The Essential Guide to Being Tenant
Chair
For residents who chair committees and
meetings, or who would like to in the future. |
InSTEP
Bristol |
25th September 2008
(Half day – afternoon) |
Organising an Event
Lots of top tips and helpful hints to help make your event a
success. |
Bristol City Council
Tenants’ Resource Centre, Redcliffe |
Get money wise!
Open University course helps you get your personal finances in
order. Starts May and November.
From savings to debt, mortgages to pensions, the Open University
‘You and your money’ course will provide you with the financial
skills and knowledge to help you better understand how to manage
your money.
Find out more at: www.openuniversity.co.uk/moneywise.
Redland will pay travel expenses and childcare or other care
expenses according to our Residents’ Expenses policy. We may also
be able to pay the costs of the training.
If you are interested in attending any of these
training courses, please send an email to philippa.barton@redlandha.co.uk
or call on 0117 316 7219.
You can also download the form on the right and
send it in to the office at:
Redland Housing Association
FREEPOST (BS7858)
Holly House
Corbet Close
Lawrence Weston
Bristol
BS11 0ZY