# 'Do it!' workshop helps charities to turn ideas into action

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/09/16/039do-it039-workshop-helps-charities-turn-ideas-action/
- Published: 2008-09-16T09:31:54+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Two local training organisations are holding a day-long workshop to enable 3rd sector
organisations to achieve more of their goals, quicker and easier than ever before.
Aware Plus Ltd and 26-01 (a community interest company) are bringing over 50 years
of combined experience in focus, fundraising, negotiation and persuasion together–
and delivering it in a day of training called “Do it!” on October 24th 2008 in Newcastle.

Do it! training days are designed to provide people working within the charity and
voluntary sectors with the skills and confidence to turn their ideas in to action
and to find people who can help them along the way. Delegates will learn some of
the nerve-combating techniques used by professional actors, dancers and athletes
to get themselves focused and ready to step up and do what they’re afraid of… as
well as being introduced to some of the new methods developed by psychologists for
developing long-term assurance.

Dr Simon Raybould of Aware Plus Ltd says of the course “This is a wonderful opportunity
for people who have a great idea about how to make the world a better place to find
the courage to go out and “Do it!” and to learn how to be confident in situations
that would normally fill them with fear”.

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The course will be held in Blackfriars Restaurant on Friars St, Newcastle, one of
the regions finest venues and an excellent lunch is included in the £85 (+vat) course
fee.

**Notes to editors:**

Aware Plus Ltd usually works with local authorities and businesses to develop their
staff. Staff have backgrounds in performing, research, administration & management
and retail. 26-01 is a Community Interest Company with expertise in fundraising,
charity governance, marketing and management. Between them they have over 50 years
of training experience.

Simon Raybould (see contact details below) is 45, lives in Benton, Newcastle, with
his wife and two children. Hobbies range from reading to fire-eating!

**Further information:**

Dr Simon Raybould, 16 East Avenue, Newcaslte, NE12 9PH

Tel 0191 2669551:

Mobile 07946 538139

Email: ad***@**********co.uk

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