- Programme tailored for development trusts
- Each session focuses on a specific topic, e.g. property development, commercial income streams and business planning
- Facilitated learning sessions to exchange knowledge
- A forum to debate issues that have no simple solution
- Learn from others with similar challenges
- Explore different ways to approach problems
- Increase mutually supportive practitioner networks
Shared Experience plus
This successful programme is targeted at experienced practitioners who would relish more structured opportunities to discuss and develop their thinking around complex issues with fellow practitioners. Facilitated peer learning sessions are for experienced chief executives and senior staff.
In advance of the session you will be asked to contribute to creating an agenda that addresses the issues you are currently facing. Professional experts will be brought in to address particular challenges.
Governance and Organisational Management
21 January 2010 pm & 22 January 2010 all day
Potential issues to be covered include: Board and staffing structures l Stakeholder and community consultation and involvement l Overall organisational objectives l Balancing commercial and community objectives l Risk management l Funding options l Measuring impact
Property Management and Maintenance
22 April 2010 pm & 23 April 2010 all day
Potential issues to be covered include: Business vs community uses l Income generation and funding options l Recovering costs l Negotiation with local authority and other stakeholders l Staffing and operations l Repairs and maintenance
Politics and Partnerships
15 July 2010 pm & 16 July 2010 all day
Potential issues to be covered include: Understanding the political arena l Developing political partnerships l In-house vs external expertise l Developing delivery partners l Ensuring win-win situations
Sessions will take place at meeting rooms on the Coin Street site, London SE1
Cost: £175 + VAT per participant for each one and a half day session
Contact: To find out more or to register contact Sara Neuff s.neuff@coinstreet.org or Jenni Ansett j.ansett@coinstreet.org, or call 020 7021 1600.
Shared Experience seminars
This series of learning seminars distils the experience of seasoned practitioners and offers a fabulous opportunity to learn, share with colleagues and build crucial practitioner networks.
- Facilitated workshops for less experienced staff or those who want to expand in to new activities
- Experience-based learning from experienced practitioners as well as peers
An Introduction to Property Management & Operation
7 December 2009, 1-5pm
Issues to be covered include: Overview of property management l Key legal responsibilities l Planning and practicalities l Repairs, maintenance and management l Running and staffing a building
Delivered in partnership with Ethical Property Foundation and Ethical Property Company PLC
The Design, Planning & Development Process
8 February 2010, 1-5pm
Issues to be covered include: Buying/leasing land and property l Development appraisals l Securing planning consent l Appointing a design team, project manager and contractor l Funding l Planning for ongoing maintenance and management
Delivered in partnership with Davis Langdon LLP
Balancing Commercial & Community Objectives
10 May 2010, 1-5pm
Issues to be covered include: Overall organisational objectives l What are the social objectives and how are they defined? l Community consultation and involvement l Funding options l Win-win activities and cross subsidisation l Commercial activities and income sources
Delivered in partnership with Lorraine Hart (Community Technical Aid Consultant)
Business Planning for a Mixed-use Building
7 June 2010, 1-5pm
Issues to be covered include: Agreeing overall objectives l Purpose of a business plan l Elements to include l Assumptions l Information and costs needed l Actions and processes to collate necessary information
Delivered in partnership with Lorraine Hart (Community Technical Aid Consultant)
Sessions will take place at meeting rooms on the Coin Street site, London SE1
Cost: £100 + VAT per participant for each half day session
Contact: To find out more or to register contact Sara Neuff s.neuff@coinstreet.org or Jenni Ansett j.ansett@coinstreet.org, or call 020 7021 1600.
