In a tough funding environment marked by constant change and disruption, effective contracts can be the lifeblood of a charity or community enterprise.

Who's it for?
Ideal for any community, voluntary organisation or charity as well as community enterprises/ CIC's.

The session will cover:

• Setting up a contract – essential features and requirements (when is a contract really ‘worth the paper it’s written on’?
• Key commercial terms to get right (e.g. payment by results, indemnities, exit payments)
• Traps and risks to watch out for (such as inflation risk, changes in the law, TUPE transfers, pension liabilities)
• Open surgery session on your specific contract problems and questions.

The session will be delivered by Mark Johnson from Elderflower Legal. Mark is a dual-qualified solicitor and chartered company secretary with over 22 years’ experience of working with charities, social enterprises, as well as public sector commissioners, to set up and manage contracts for delivery of public services, including education, health & social care, probation and energy. In his spare time, he is trustee of two local charities and brings a wealth of practical experience and tips for success.

*We anticipate this session will be very popular - please book early to avoid disappointment. 

Cancellation - Please note that although the session is free non attendance with less than 3 working days' notice will result a £20 administration fee being invoiced to your organisation.

If there are any queries about this or any other training course please contact Heidi Bibby, Development Officer on 01270 763100 or email: Heidi.Bibby@cvsce.org.uk

Safeguarding our Learners: CVS Cheshire East is committed to safeguarding all vulnerable adults. We take any disclosure seriously and wish to create a safe environment for our learners. If anyone has any concerns or issues then please raise these with the tutor or alternatively you can contact Caroline O'Brien, Chief Officer on 07792 754904. For more information please request a copy of our Adults Safeguarding policy.