Money in Mind

Training for managing your money

Closure of Working Together Project

The Working Together Project has announced the very sad news that it is to close at the end of March 2012.

The Money in Mind project will continue without the training courses contributed by Working Together Project. The other services - one-to-one support, examinations of accounts and online resources for groups - will continue to be available as planned.

Until the end of March 2012, the Working Together Project is continuing to offer free training for small groups. See below for upcoming Working Together Project courses that are relevant to the Money in Mind project, and other useful training events for community group treasurers.  For full details of all Working Together Project courses, see www.workingtogetherproject.org.uk

Bookkeeping for community groups using the free ‘Money in Mind’ simple accounting system

Thursday 8th March 2012
9.30am-1.00pm
At the Whitehawk Inn, Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5NS
With Melanie Gregory

Booking is essential via 01273 810248 or bookings@workingtogetherproject.org.uk

For people who are new to voluntary and community sector finances and/or who want to keep their books using this new – computer based – simple accounts system.

This half-day session will help you to:

  • Set up your bookkeeping records using this simple accounting system
  • Identify which budget headings to use
  • Log incomings and outgoings
  • Deal with petty cash
  • Reconcile your bank statements
  • Create simple reports.

Please bring a calculator - no previous experience is required.

NB. Please note that this system is not suitable for groups who need to keep track of individual grants or projects. There is another system covering this – follow the link for more information or contact the Resource Centre (01273 606160 or info@resourcecentre.org.uk).

Assistance with travel and carer expenses is available for volunteers – please mention this when booking if required. Working Together Project will do their very best to meet any specific requirements that you have - please call in advance to discuss any specific needs.

The roles and responsibilities of a management committee member

21st Feb 2012
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
BMECP, Brighton, BN1 4GS
With Kate Honeyford

For anyone who is, or wants to be on the management committee of a voluntary organisation, especially unincorporated associations and groups with few or no staff.  This session will give you a brief overview of:

  • The roles of the committee officers
  • How to organise the work so that no individual is overloaded
  • Your responsibilities for running your group legally and democratically and planning its future development
  • Helpful resources.

To book a place, contact the Working Together Project on 01273 810248 or bookings@workingtogetherproject.org.uk or book online.

Small Groups Network

Wednesday 8th February 2012, 10.00am – 12.30.

Sharla Mann will be attending the next meeting of the Community and Voluntary Sector Forum Small groups network, to introduce herself and talk briefly about what the Money in Mind project can offer. The overall theme of the meeting will be on Helping your group grow, with practical training session by Kate Honeyford.

For full details and to book a place, contact Lisa Mytton: Tel: 01273 810242 email lisa@cvsectorforum.org.uk.

The April meeting of the Small Groups Network will include a presentation on the Money in Mind simple accounts system. More details to be confirmed and will be available on this page as soon as they are available.