Charities exist to help others, and to make the world a better place. Right now, and increasingly in the future, charities will be pursuing their goals on a heating planet. This accredited course is for staff, trustees or other charity volunteers to learn more about climate change and how your charity can respond.

On the course we will explore what a brighter future might look like and consider the changes that are underway in our society to address climate change. We will also look at the specific reasons why all charities can take action on climate, and how barriers might be overcome. The course is suitable for people who are new to this topic, or who have some basic understanding but want to develop more confidence in this area. Participants who successfully complete the course can achieve a Carbon Literacy certificate.

The course is delivered in two interactive half-day sessions. Part 1 is on Thursday 3 February, from 09.30 to 13.00. Part 2 follows a week later on Thursday 10 February at the same times, 09.30 to 13.00. Participants will need to attend both sessions to complete the course.

Multiple participants from the same charity are very welcome on the course, though each person needs to book separately (to ensure they personally receive all information before, during and after the course). If more than 6 people from your charity would like to be trained in Carbon Literacy, please contact me via https://nickperks.org.uk/ and I'd be happy to discuss a training event for your team.

Nick Perks has worked in the voluntary sector for more than 20 years, including as co-ordinator of the Environmental Funders Network, and CEO at the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. For the past two years, he has worked as a freelance consultant, including launching the Funders Commitment on Climate Change. https://nickperks.org.uk/