• Capacity Building Training Programme Registration Form

  • PLEASE NOTE:

    The ‘IN-PERSON’ sessions for Donabate/Portrane (2nd October and 27th November) are now fully booked. 

    The ‘IN-PERSON’ sessions are a great opportunity for networking, however if you cannot take part in these sessions due to the restrictions in numbers, don’t worry, you can still register to attend the online sessions.  

    Note also that the online sessions have no restrictions in numbers.

  • Welcome! This Capacity Building Course has been specially designed for Dublin Rural Leader and consists of IN-PERSON and ONLINE training sessions over eight weeks in Autumn 2025. It is a great opportunity to network with others and build your confidence across a range of areas connected with running community groups and projects. The course consists of eight sessions that take place over eight weeks. The first and last of these sessions are ‘IN-PERSON workshops’. You will be asked to select your venue of choice in the registration form below. All other sessions will take place ONLINE via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8.45pm. Please go to https://dublinruralleader.ie/training-capacity-building/ for a full course outline, dates, information on the course provider, Community Solutions, and the guest tutors who will host the sessions. 

    (Please also note that course places are limited (in particular for the 'IN-PERSON' sessions) and therefore we cannot guarantee a place on this course. Course places will be allocated on a 'first come first served' basis and priority will also be given to individuals from the Dublin Rural Leader catchment area.  Should you be successful in securing a place on the course, an email confirming your registration will be sent to you).

     

  • There will be 8 sessions in the Capacity Building Training Programme. Module 1 and 8 will be IN-PERSON workshops and modules 2 to 7 will be ONLINE. Session 1 will introduce the course modules, gather additional information from participants on specific content they want to focus on during the course, and serve as a networking opportunity for groups and community members. (Since the Donabate location is now fully booked an option has been included for 'online sessions only') Please choose one venue for module 1 from the list below:*
  • Session 2 – Governance (ONLINE) Date: Wednesday 8th October 7pm to 8.45pm This session will focus on community group governance, establishing and structuring a voluntary group, best practice, importance of defining roles and responsibilities, organisation/company structure (CLG, charity status, etc.).*
  • Session 3 – Finance (ONLINE) Date: Wednesday 15th October 7pm to 8.45pm This session will focus on financial management and good practice and will be tailored to include items that participants highlight on the registration forms.*
  • Session 4 – Communication & Online Presence (ONLINE) Date: Wednesday 22nd October 7pm to 8.45pm This session will focus on communication with stakeholders and volunteers. Information will be given on setting up and organising email, setting up and maintaining social media platforms, packages that can be used to assist communications (e.g. Canva), GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), etc.*
  • Session 5 – Planning for the Future (ONLINE) Date: Wednesday 5th November 7pm to 8.45pm This session will focus on planning and managing projects, setting goals and targets, understanding your groups’ needs and purpose.*
  • Session 6 – Access to Supports and Funding Opportunities (ONLINE) Date: Wednesday 12th November 7pm to 8.45pm This session focuses on access to supports and funding opportunities and will have input from the staff of Rural Dublin Leader Programme. Overview of supports available for voluntary groups, partnerships and collaboration, overview of funding opportunities, matching the projects to right funding partner, and how to apply for grants.*
  • Session 7 – Recruiting and Managing Volunteers (ONLINE) Date: Wednesday 19th November 7pm to 8.45pm This session focuses on recruiting, supporting and keeping volunteers, resolving issues constructively, succession planning, how to work with stakeholders, etc.*
  • Session 8 – Review and Closing Session (IN-PERSON) You can choose to attend this session in one of four locations across rural Dublin. (Since the Donabate location is now fully booked an option has been included for 'online sessions only')   Please select one venue for module 8*
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