CLARITY CIC and Devon Communities Together (DCT) are working together to bring a new series of micro courses to Devon and with the help of the public would like to reach deep into the heart of the community.

KISS (Keep is short and simple) is a new series of micro courses created by Community Interest Company, Clarity CIC for the voluntary and community sector.

Jacqui Wolstenholme has worked for the not-for-profit sector for more than 20 years and is experienced in supporting charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises from start-ups to long-standing organisations.

Jaqui says: “Because the courses are ‘short and sweet’ (all workshops are two hours long) they cost less and can be fitted into an early morning slot, an extended lunch time, late afternoon or early evening, offering practical and relevant training without taking up the whole day.”

With a special interest in rural Devon, the community council for Devon, are offering two options: 1) a course at DCT’s training facility at the Matford Business Park where those attending can network with people from other organisations or 2) if travel and time are a restraint, the training being taken to those who want it. Free places are available to hosts who can provide a venue in their locality.

Nora Corkery, Head of Business Operations at Devon Communities Together is delighted with this new suite of courses saying: “This is just what is needed in Devon, specialised courses tailored to the needs of voluntary and community development organisations that are small, highly targeted and provide a solid understanding of the subject area – delegates will not need to travel extensively and will leave after just 2 hours with new specific skills.”

Upcoming courses:

Going digital - the transformation from paper to digital (one day), September 1, 10am to 4pm, Training Hub, Devon Communities Together, EX2 8PW, run by Jessica Oates, Devon Communities Together.

A picture paints a thousand words: How to make your organisation’s data more interesting: Friday, September 23, 9am to 11am,

Training Hub, Devon Communities Together, EX2 8PW, run by Jacqui Wolstenholme from Clarity CIC.

Proving your value to funders: Tuesday, October 4, 4pm to 6pm, Training Hub, Devon Communities Together, EX2 8PW, run by Jacqui Wolstenholme from Clarity CIC.

Driving change to make better services, Thursday, October 27, 9am to 11am, Training Hub, Devon Communities Together, EX2 8PW, run by Jacqui Wolstenholme from Clarity CIC.

Courses can be booked on-line at: https://www.devoncommunities.org.uk/training-hub .

Alternatively, telephone 01392 248919 or email: [email protected] .

Alan Quick