how it works...

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An announcement of a new group will be advertised around a specific subject area or location. If you are interested in becoming involved, you will be asked to send us an email saying so. We will then arrange an introductory phone appointment to discuss your charity and specific role within it, why you would like to join the group and what will be covered in the sessions in more detail.  Assuming that all goes well, the details of the first session will be sent out and the group will be set to go!


Session 1

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  • Outline of course

  • Group exercise around relevant previous experiences

  • Work in smaller groups identifying objectives and targets

  • Group exercise discussing objectives and tools available

  • Target setting for the next session

  • Contact details shared among group


Session 2

  • Discussion on outcomes and achievements since last session

  • Group exercise

  • Further tools introduced if necessary to achieve objectives

  • Individual questions discussed through ‘live’ documents

  • Target setting for the next session


Session 3

  • Discussion on outcomes and achievements since last session

  • Group exercise

  • Further tools introduced if necessary to achieve objectives

  • Discussion of workshop outcomes and how to implement learning further

  • Encouragement of the group to maintain contact and support   



For more information about joining or leading a batch support group please contact Elise at elise.austin@smallcharities.org.uk or call 0207 391 4812.


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