Your Organisation & People

We all want to do the best we can for the animals in our care, but what about the humans who care for them and the organisations in which they operate.

Personal development and organisational sustainability should be of equally high importance, which is why we offer a series of learning opportunities focused on these areas. 

Duration: sessions range from 1hour 30 minutes to half and full-day, depending on the topic
 

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What's On for 2026

We warmly welcome you to come along to this relaxed and relatively informal opportunity to catch-up with everybody and ask any Academy-related questions you may have.

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Introduction to Project Management

Discover how applying project management principles and using associated tools can support the delivery of organisational goals.

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Introduction to Safeguarding

Whether you have existing safeguarding policies in place that you are interested in developing further or are on your path to creating them from scratch, this short course has something to offer everyone interested in the topic.

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Impact Measurement (Short Course Follow-up)

Come along with all your impact-related questions and areas of discussion for this relaxed and relatively informal Q&A session.

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Measuring Impact for Animal Welfare Organisations

This session will cover the basics of impact measurement for animal welfare organisations and shelters with an aim to provide you with some practical tips around the topic that you can take away to use in your work.

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Creating an Organisational Strategy

Look into how to develop your Strategy and supporting Business Plan (or operational plan). It will provide a structured road map and relevant tools to enable you to complete strategic planning in your organisation.

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Good Governance & Sustainable Boards

This course will look at the key legal duties and responsibilities of trustees, how these translate in practice to ensure effective governance and how organisations can build sustainable boards to ensure continuity in their governance practices.

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Cyber Security

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Introduction to Risk Management

Why active and intentional risk management can be good for your organisation.

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CHECK-IN & CHAT: WHAT’S NEW IN 2026?

Friday 30 January 2026 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm BST

INTRODUCTION TO RISK MANAGMENT

Wednesday 18 February 2026 | 2pm - 4pm GMT

CREATING AN ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY

Thursday 26 & Friday 27 February 2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm GMT

INTRODUCTION TO IMPACT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANISATIONS

Wednesday 21 October 2026 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm BST

GOOD GOVERNANCE & SUSTAINABLE BOARDS

Tuesday 10 March 2026 | 9:30am - 12:30pm GMT

INTRODUCTION TO SAFEGUARDING

Wednesday 18 March 2026 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm GMT

INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Wednesday 20 May 2026 | 2pm - 4pm GMT

CYBER SECURITY

Wednesday 15 July 2026 | 2pm - 4pm GMT

IMPACT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANISATIONS | FOLLOW-UP SESSION

Friday 27 November 2026 | 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM GMT