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The unit is particularly suitable for those who seek to understand community development, seek an accredited qualification  or already have experience in the field.

The course is accredited by National Open College Network at Level 2/3.

This course will include opportunity to achieve an additional unit on Reflective Practice in Community Development Work – this forms an integral part of effective working with groups.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand how to find out the resource needs of a community group.
2. Understand the key parts of a funding and resource strategy.
3. Understand how to gather and use information on opportunities for funding and resources.
4. Understand how to prepare a funding application to meet funders’ requirements.
5. Understand how to develop monitoring and financial systems to ensure accountability.
6. Understand the range of non-financial resources available to the community sectors.

Contact Sara Iles @ Vista for further information and booking

The unit is particularly suitable for those who:

• Seek to understand community development, its key purpose and its value base, and to initiate quality community development work.
• Seek an accredited qualification in supporting groups for funding advice
• Already have experience in the field and want professional development opportunities and career progression.