Planning / Project Management

Manchester Community Central Factsheets

Factsheet 9 – Holding an Event

Factsheet 10 – Marketing

Factsheet 11 – Publicity Materials

Factsheet 20 – Managing Information

Business Plan Template


Free management support for charities
The Cranfield Trust is a nationally respected charity providing free management consultancy for charities and social enterprise groups involved in issues of poverty, disability or social exclusion. Highly skilled managers from the commercial sector act as Trust volunteers throughout the country. Volunteers donate their time and expertise to support the voluntary sector, providing advice and mentoring on a wide range of issues to improve management effectiveness, such as:
• Business and strategic planning
• Financial management
• Marketing and communications
• Developing IT systems
• Human Resources and staffing

Free online advice and information on Human Resources
HRNet is a free scheme offering a unique online resource. Registered charities can obtain answers to Human Resources questions from HR professionals in the commercial sector.
Questions are answered by members of the volunteer panel who are qualified HR practitioners in the commercial and voluntary sectors. Other charities are also able to offer the benefit of their experience.

Every Action Counts… for our people management
A guide to smart and sustainable people management

Every Action Counts… changing for good
A guide to sustainable planning

The Lasa Computanews Guide to Project Management