RenSEN Newsletter - 11 August

Governance MOT Health Check
17 September 2026
10am - 12.30pm 

Strong organisations don't happen by accident. They are built on good governance, clear decision-making and strong foundations.

This practical workshop helps trustees, directors and senior staff take a step back and assess the health of their organisation.

Together, we'll explore what good governance looks like in practice, identify common risks and gaps, and review key areas such as governance documents, board effectiveness, legal compliance, policies, decision-making and organisational oversight.

In Person - Book here 


 

Leases, Legal Agreements and Community Asset Transfer: What You Need to Know
24 September 2026
10am - 11.30am 

Taking on a building or community asset can create exciting opportunities, but it also brings significant legal and organisational responsibilities.

This workshop provides a practical introduction to the legal issues organisations should consider before entering into a lease, licence, management agreement or Community Asset Transfer (CAT).

Participants will leave with a better understanding of the options available, the potential risks and opportunities, and the practical steps needed to protect their organisation.

Online - Book here

Social Enterprise Learning Webinars (for social enterprises at all stages)

All courses are free unless stated otherwise

Digital Skills
12 August - Video production for digital marketing (online / Business Gateway)
14 August - Social media essentials: Facebook (online / Business Gateway)
18 August – Inspire action and engagement through email marketing (online / Third Sector Lab)

Governance
24 August – Recruiting Board Members (online / Just Enterprise)

Facilities Management
25 August – Facilities Management: Fire Safety For organisations engaged with DTAS / Community Ownership Support Service (online / COSS)
28 August & 04 September – Facilities Management Training 2026 (2 day course) For organisations engaged with DTAS / Community Ownership Support Service (online / COSS) Waiting list in operation
29 September - (Development Trusts) Facilities Management: Insurance overview (online / DTAS)
13 and 19 November - Facilities Management Training 2026 A 2 day course for DTAS members (online / DTAS/COSS) Waiting list in operation

Social Enterprise Essentials 
18 August – HR: the essentials (online / Business Gateway)
19 August – Low cost, high impact marketing (online / Business Gateway)
25 August – The basics of starting a business (online / Business Gateway)
01 September - Meet the funder: Foundation Scotland's Social Investment Fund (online / SCVO)
23 September - Writing a successful funding application (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
29 September – Developing a fundraising strategy (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
06 October - Meet the funder: Easyfundraising (online / SCVO)
13 October - Winning grants from trusts and foundations (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
22 October – In-house fundraising training (online / SCVO) join waiting list
29 October - Risk Management (online / Just Enterprise)
03 November - Meet the funder: Cora Foundation (online / SCVO)
01 December - Meet the funder: Aviva Foundation (online / SCVO)
02 December - Writing a successful funding application (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
Watch-again webinar – Start up social enterprises: What policies do you need?

Volunteering
Engage Renfrewshire – Volunteering Service
Volunteer Scotland - Find links to online training here

Income Generation
20 August – Introduction to fundraising (online / SCVO) Fees apply
27 August - Pricing your services (online / Just Enterprise)
31 August – Establishing a trading subsidiary (online / Just Enterprise)
23 September - Exploring community bonds (online / Democratic Finance)
29 September - Developing a fundraising strategy (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
29 September - Introduction to tendering (online / Just Enterprise)
07 October - Managing finances (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
22 October - Interpreting financial statements (online / Just Enterprise)