The Embrace Finance Academy Foundations Programme - Online Course

9 x 75 minute sessions, taking place from 3 June to 3 July

DSC is working with Embrace Finance to deliver The Embrace Finance Academy Foundations Programme.

We know that finance can be tricky. It is highly regulated and there is a lot to think about. It is very technical and can get quite overwhelming. Some of it is boring. And a lot of folks find it anxiety provoking. Especially when the numbers don’t go the right way.

These sessions have been designed for, and refined with, small charities. Over 9 bitesize sessions, we will guide you through the key financial practices that will help you manage your charity’s finances with greater confidence.

Whether you’re new to financial management or looking to strengthen your skills, these nine essential steps will provide you with the tools and knowledge to build longer term financial resilience.

Never let one spreadsheet stop you from changing the world. Join us and we will explore the wonderful world of charity finance together.

All sessions are aimed at charities with an annual income up to £500k pa but folks from larger charities may also find them a useful refresher. Each individual session is 75 minutes long and comprises 60 minutes of broadcast content with 15 minutes of Q and A at the end. Where templates are used in the content, copies will be available for download.

Publication included

If you book all 9 sessions via this page, you will receive a free digital copy of It’s a Nightmare with the Numbers.

What you can expect

• Clear and practical guidance tailored to small charities.
• Real-world examples and tools you can apply immediately.
• A supportive environment to ask questions and share experiences.

You can book to attend the entire series at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, you can book one or more of the 9 individual courses separately via these links:

• Introduction to Charity Finance – 3 June 2025, 16.30-17.45.
• Introduction to Budgeting – 5 June 2025, 16.30-17.45.
• Introduction to Bookkeeping – 10 June 2025, 16.30-17.45.
• Introduction to Management Accounting – 12 June 2025, 16.30-17.45.
• An Introduction to Cashflow Forecasting – 17 June 2025, 16.30-17.45.
• Introduction to Annual Accounting and Independent Examinations – 19 June 2025, 16.30-17.45.
• An Introduction to Reserves – 26 June 2025, 16.30-17.45.
• An Introduction to Trustee Finance Duties – 1 July 2025, 16.30-17.45.
• An Introduction to Financial Resilience – 3 July 2025, 16.30-17.45

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