Public event

Location:
Back on Track
4th Floor
Swan Buildings
20 Swan St
Manchester
M4 5JW

Date: Wed 15 Feb 2012 10:00 to Wed 15 Feb 2012 15:30

@ Back on Track, 4th Floor, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JW

This FREE workshop is aimed at staff & volunteers looking after the finances of small-scale community food enterprises. In one day, we'll cover all the things you need to know to keep clear, accurate and transparent records of your financial activity, helping you keep track of your money and feel confident you're meeting your responsibilities.

Learn how to

Use excel spreadsheets to do your bookkeeping, with working examples to take away

Reconcile your bank accounts
Keep clear financial records
Put in place controls to avoid risk of fraud or mis-management
Budget and cash flow, with practical examples
Get informed on

Risks and considerations for your project
Taxation issues
And enjoy a free, tasty lunch from 8th Day Co-operative and a chat with some fellow food projects.

The workshop is being led by Paul Cowham, an accountant with many years experience at a Manchester firm of accountants specialising in work with charities and community groups. It will include practical work with spreadsheets and an open session where participants can get help with specific issues from their co-op.

Booking deadline Friday 3rd February 2012. This valuable training is FREE and will get booked up fast, to reserve your place contact Debbie@sustainweb.org / 07967 227 981. Assistance with travel costs may be possible, please indicate if needed when booking.

This workshop is provided by Sustain's Food Co-ops and Buying Groups project, part of Making Local Food Work.