Summer/Autumn Community Training Are you affiliated with a Community Organisation that believes enhancing skills in any of the following areas could be advantageous for you, your fellow committee members, and your communities? Ballyhoura Development is introducing upcoming Summer/Autumn Community Training courses. If you're involved with a community organisation, these courses are designed to help enhance key skills that will benefit your committee members, volunteers, and your broader community. The courses we’ll be offering include: Committee Skills & Governance for Local Community Groups (2 sessions x 2.5 hours + additional hour of one-to-one mentoring) This course is suitable for both new and established groups, focusing on organisational structures and committee skills. Learn about governance, management, and operations, as well as practical skills like setting agendas, facilitating meetings, and creating action plans. Session 1 - In Person Date: June 17th, 2025 Time: 7 PM - 9:30 PM Location: Coote Hall, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick Session 2 - In Person Date: June 24th, 2025 Time: 7 PM – 9:30 PM Location: Coote Hall, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick Mentoring with groups attending will be done online via Zoom at arranged times after both training sessions have been completed. Register Here Pricing Places and Community Spaces (2 x 2-hour Sessions + 1-hour Individual Group Mentoring) This training is designed to help community groups gain an understanding of pricing strategies for their spaces and services. Understand the key elements of pricing community spaces, including cost identification, market needs, profit margins, and competitor analysis. This course also covers the development of trading terms and customer segmentation to help your organisation remain financially sustainable while serving the community. Fundraising Skills for Community Groups (2 x 2.5-hour Sessions) This course will help you learn how to run effective fundraising campaigns for your community organisation. Learn various fundraising strategies, both traditional and online. This course covers how to tell your organisation’s story to secure donations, as well as practical advice on planning and running fundraising events. Why Participate? These courses will empower your community organisation with valuable knowledge and skills that can strengthen your committee’s capacity and drive local projects forward. Please express your interest by completing the registration form below. Community Training Expression of Interest For any further information on enterprise supports, please contact Carrie O'Donoghue at [email protected] Booking for this event has now closed. Manage Cookie Preferences