Best practice in Business Support Session 1 - How to write a Business plan

This session is part of our Best Practice in Business planning.  It is for existing trustees of organisations that deliver services in Cumbria. 

Business plans are an important tool for voluntary organisations to use to help deliver against objectives.  They provide operational oversight and help you determine what resources you need.  A good plan helps you measure your performance and shows stakeholders and funders that you have a clear direction, focus and resilience. 

Whether you are writing a business plan for the first time or reviewing an existing plan, this session will help you: 

• Understand why a business plan is important
• Know what the key components of a business plan are
• Start writing or update your business plan for sharing with stakeholders and funders

We will break down the process of writing a business plan and provide Top Tips to help keep you focussed. 

Eligibility Statement

This course is exclusively for individuals and organizations within the voluntary sector in Westmorland and Furness, this includes charities, community groups, community interest companies, friendly societies, social clubs, sports clubs, churches and other faith groups, and voluntary organisations. Bookings from those outside this sector may not be accepted, If you are from outside the sector or want to check if you can book a place please contact  via info@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Data Protection 

For the purposes of General Data Protection Regulations (2018), the data controller in respect of your personal data is Cumbria CVS. By registering your interest in the event, you are agreeing for your data to be stored and used by CVS. This will not be accessible to the wider organisation and will be used for the purposes of this event, to meet your needs. Your data will not be shared with any third party, without your prior permission. All data will be held and disposed of in line with our Data Protection and Document Retention Policy.  

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