Workshops
Our popular training workshops support the charity retail sector through our more established events such as Health and Safety and Security days, plus our newer workshops on selling electrical goods and furniture, which have been very well received. Each of these one-day events include lunch, refreshments and speaker handouts.
We are also continuing the eBay for Charity workshops. Please email Isabelle or call 020 7255 4477 for queries.
- Health and safety workshops
- Security workshops
- Selling electrical goods and furniture
- eBay for Charity
- Booking form
Health and safety workshops - 13 May in York, 13 November in London
- Are you sure your charity shops are complying with Health and Safety law?
- Do you know about the new fire safety regulations?
If not, then these workshops are designed to help you!
Attendees will be familiarised with the legal responsibilities of charity retailers, and learn how to identify causes of harm, as well as how to create and manage safe working environments. Through case study work, attendees will also gain a greater understanding of how the law applies to actual situations. These day-long sessions are suitable for staff at all levels with special Health and Safety responsibilities, from Shop Managers to Heads of Retail. Book now.
Security workshops - 22 April in London, 22 October in York
With charity shops potentially losing a greater percentage of sales to
theft than commercial retailers, our interactive training can help
you to combat loss and maximise the profit that your shops raise for
your charity. You will learn how to prevent shoplifting and till
snatches, while reducing the risk of harm to staff and volunteers,
and ways to detect and deter losses due to staff and volunteer
dishonesty. Further guidance and key learning will be given through
case study work with Oxfam's Loss Prevention Manager, who will lead
the sessions. These sessions are suitable for Heads of Retail,
Operations Managers, Regional and Area Managers and senior shop
managers or other staff with loss prevention responsibilities. Book now.
Selling electrical goods and furniture workshop - 16 April in Birmingham
As part of supporting a more diverse charity retail sector, we will
be holding a day-long training workshop on setting up and running
shops selling specifically large electrical goods and furniture.
This event will cover all you need to know about sourcing stock,
the impact of the new WEEE Directive, product liability issues,
the business model and specialised operational aspects of running
such outlets. Book now.
Electronic selling on eBay - 15 May in Manchester and 9 October in Richmond, London
1. Selling on eBay: Making the most of eBay for Charity A session with the eBay for Charity team to learn more about the exciting changes in 2008, how to use the eBay marketplace more efficiently and effectively (both for fundraising and awareness) and how to benefit from campaigns and initiatives. There will also be an update on developing plans for Christmas 2008, including how you can get involved with this major opportunity. Delegates will need an understanding of the eBay marketplace and be in a position to pursue relevant opportunities.
- Open to: members and non-members
- Cost: FREE
- Location and date: May 15 1pm-4pm, in Manchester
- Trainers: eBay for Charity staff
2. Selling on eBay: Advanced - Taking eBay for Charity to the next level An advanced session with the eBay for Charity team. This is geared for those responsible for developing and managing their charity’s eBay performance, and will cover; tools and tactics, how to scale efficiency and effectively, how to improve your selling success, how to integrate the key eBay for Charity areas and best practice sharing. The session will take the form of an open forum and include an extended break-out Q&A session.
- Open to: members and non-members
- Cost: FREE
- Location and date: October 9 11am-4pm, in eBay’s Richmond headquarters
- Trainers: eBay for Charity staff
To book your place(s) on our workshops, please complete the form below or print and return it by fax to 020 7255 4475, or post to Association of Charity Shops, Central House, 14 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H 0AE. If you have any special requirements or queries, please let us know.
Please do not send payment now. Further information and an invoice will be sent out to you. Please note: payment must be received before the event you are booking for takes place.
| Event | Date | Location | Member price | Non-member price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selling Electrical Goods and Furniture | 16 April | Birmingham | £103 | £146 |
| Security | 22 April | London | £103 | £146 |
| Health and Safety | 13 May | York | £103 | £146 |
| Electronic Selling on eBay | 15 May 1-4pm | Manchester | FREE | FREE |
| Electronic Selling on eBay | 9 October 11-4pm | London | FREE | FREE |
| Security | 22 October | York | £103 | £146 |
| Health and Safety | 13 November | London | £103 | £146 |