Scorpio Community Development Arrives

This week we take a whistle stop tour of funding. With a look at the application form and application processes.

This week we take a look at the relationship between the Chief Executive Officer and Trustees. This relationship can make or break an organisation. In the best situation a great relationship can build a creative partnership that can grow the organisation. However if this is a negative relationship it could result in the destruction of the board.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a fantastic opportunity for young people between 14 - 25 years old. This episode gives an overview of what the award consists of.

This week we talk about what happens during complaints and what steps you can take to reduce problems

This week we take a look at decision making and accountability

In this episode we take about motivation and keeping positive during challenges.

This episode dips into the world of fundraising for your charity. We take a look at a few ideas to raise money to support your charity

This episode takes a look into the roles within the charity and give a glimpse into responsibility.

What is the Role of the Chairperson? Chairing is a key role on any voluntary Management Committee. The Chairperson must ensure that the Management Committee functions properly, that there is full participation during meetings, that all relevant matters are discussed and that effective decisions are made and carried out. The role of a Chairperson is time consuming, with work between meetings, exter...

A conflict of interest (COI) is a situation in which a person or organization is involved in multiple interests, financial or otherwise, and serving one interest could involve working against another. Typically, this relates to situations in which the personal interest of an individual or organization might adversely affect a duty owed to make decisions for the benefit of a third party. The presen...

About charitable purposes The Charities Act 2011 defines a charitable purpose, explicitly, as one that falls within 13 descriptions of purposes and is for the public benefit. Descriptions of purposes The list of ‘descriptions of purposes’ in the Charities Act 2011 describe broad areas of potentially charitable activity. Each item listed is a description or ‘head’ of charity rather than a fully-sta...

In episode three Governing Documents are discussed. Objects, Powers and terminology discussion. A revisit of terminology and structure of charity entities.

This session gives an insight into the set up of a charity and the structures used.

Introduction to Trustees Training for those new to the role or those just brushing up on existing knowledge. In this episode we talk about what a trustee is and their roles and responsibilities.

Escape the nightmare of entertaining the young ones this summer holidays in Salford. For 4 weeks we are operating a movie club from 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday. It includes breakfast, a full dinner with fruit and drinks throughout. Don’t miss out. Book at info@scorpiocommunitydevelopment.org.uk

An introduction into the newest area of Scorpio Community Developments activities. The Group is a free resource for adults and young people to help in the support of those suffering abuse or bullying.

Knife Crime is out of hand, continually the news feeds us more news of young people injuring and killing each other. What can we do.....

A brief introduction to Scorpio Community Development and the plans to improve opportunities for young people