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All day: Start Up Skills Workshop

All day: Start Up Skills Workshop

All day: Start Up Skills Workshop

10:00 am: Small Charities Finances: Project Costs & Full Cost Recovery

10:00 am: Veteran Support Partnership event

5:00 pm: The 2021 Northern Ireland Military Education Committee Annual Lecture

9:00 am: Business Masterclass: Online Presence

9:30 am: Self Employment Discovery Virtual Workshop

9:00 am: Business Masterclass: Sell with Confidence

10:00 am: Online Report Launch - Lifting Our Insights: Beyond 2030

2:00 pm: Invictus Games Foundation ‘Conversation’ – Webinar

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April 26, 2021	April 27, 2021	April 28, 2021 All day: Start Up Skills Workshop April 28-29, 2021 All day X-Forces Enterprise are running a two-day Business Start-Up Skills course. This free course provides members of the military community specific training to enable them to launch and sustain a business. The workshop takes a deep-dive into your business plan and contains a mixture of down to earth practical advice and essential business tools to start a successful business. The aim is to equip potential entrepreneurs with the tools to move forward with their ideas from planning to launch. The course is ideal for anyone interested in starting their own business or enterprise and is tailored towards your specific business idea. For more information about the event, and to sign up, please click here. Read more All day: Start Up Skills Workshop April 28, 2021 All day X-Forces Enterprise are running a two-day Business Start-Up Skills course. This free course provides members of the military community specific training to enable them to launch and sustain a business. The workshop takes a deep-dive into your business plan and contains a mixture of down to earth practical advice and essential business tools to start a successful business. The aim is to equip potential entrepreneurs with the tools to move forward with their ideas from planning to launch. The course is ideal for anyone interested in starting their own business or enterprise and is tailored towards your specific business idea. For more information about the event, and to sign up, please click here. Read more	April 29, 2021 All day: Start Up Skills Workshop April 28-29, 2021 All day X-Forces Enterprise are running a two-day Business Start-Up Skills course. This free course provides members of the military community specific training to enable them to launch and sustain a business. The workshop takes a deep-dive into your business plan and contains a mixture of down to earth practical advice and essential business tools to start a successful business. The aim is to equip potential entrepreneurs with the tools to move forward with their ideas from planning to launch. The course is ideal for anyone interested in starting their own business or enterprise and is tailored towards your specific business idea. For more information about the event, and to sign up, please click here. Read more	April 30, 2021 10:00 am: Small Charities Finances: Project Costs & Full Cost Recovery April 30, 2021 10:00 am Project costs are one of the keys to unlocking the strengths and weaknesses in our operating model. Understanding our projects costs and the extent to which we achieve full cost recovery or not helps us plan effectively for the future. If you are wanting to go back to first principles and understand what projects costs are and how we calculate the full cost of our projects we would love you to join us for this session. The session is led by Rachel Cooper and Liz Pepler, two experienced charity finance professionals with over 40 years combined experience in the sector. This session will be of interest to those managing the finances of small charities, be they employed staff or trustees. To attend this even, please click here to add to your calendar. Read more	May 1, 2021	May 2, 2021
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May 10, 2021	May 11, 2021	May 12, 2021 10:00 am: Veteran Support Partnership event May 12, 2021 10:00 am – 12:30 pm A newly-formed Veteran Support Partnership is to host its first Veteran Support Event. The Veteran Support event is taking place virtually, and will showcase the support available to Veterans and their families. Each speaker will focus on a different element of support, topics will include housing, family support, financial advice, and mental health and wellbeing. The event is free to join, and for more information and to register your interest click here. The Veteran Support Partnership is a group of organisations joining together to help eliminate barriers to opportunities and enable the Armed Forces Community to reach their full potential Read more 5:00 pm: The 2021 Northern Ireland Military Education Committee Annual Lecture May 12, 2021 5:00 pm Topical discussion on the new challenges and to address the way the Royal Navy is facing them after the Government's 'Integrated Review'. About this Event The big geopolitical wheels are turning again, in economic and political power, in challenges to liberal freedom, and in the rapid weaponization of new technologies. Maritime security is just as important as ever, but increasingly in new circumstances. This event welcomes Professor Michael Clarke and Rear Admiral Phil Hally to discuss the new challenges the Royal Navy is facing, and how they are addressing them after the Government's 'Integrated Review.’ The discussion will be chaired by Professor Duncan Morrow, Ulster University, with questions submitted during the event. Click here to register for this event. Read more	May 13, 2021	May 14, 2021 9:00 am: Business Masterclass: Online Presence May 14, 2021 9:00 am – 12:30 pm X-Forces Enterprise is delighted to extend the training services it offers, within the military community, to a new Masterclass programme focused on building your online presence. The programme is designed to help both new business-owners who have just started to follow their dream, and established business-owners who are hitting on hard times. The focus is on building your online presence to answer one key question: how do you stay fit for purpose during lockdown? To do this the facilitated group will explore: • Building your Social Media platforms • Managing your Online Presence • Hear from a Social Media platform expert and existing business owners This masterclass will be facilitated by Roger Cawte, who has over twenty years of business experience working with various SMEs as either owner, director, employee, or independent advisor. To register for this event, please click here. Read more	May 15, 2021	May 16, 2021
May 17, 2021	May 18, 2021	May 19, 2021	May 20, 2021 9:30 am: Self Employment Discovery Virtual Workshop May 20, 2021 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Whether you’ve already started working on your business idea, or are just beginning to consider self-employment, come along to the X-Forces Enterprise business workshop and meet like-minded people. This workshop covers: The pros and cons of self-employment Understanding what starting a business means for you, your family and your finances Attributes of a successful entrepreneur Discover what support is available, and how to access it Peer-to-peer support & networking opportunities For more information, and to register for this event, please click here. Read more	May 21, 2021	May 22, 2021	May 23, 2021
May 24, 2021	May 25, 2021	May 26, 2021	May 27, 2021 9:00 am: Business Masterclass: Sell with Confidence May 27, 2021 9:00 am – 12:30 pm You’ve got a great product or service; does it sell itself or does it need some help from you? X-Forces Enterprise is delighted to extend the training services it offers, within the military community, to a new Masterclass programme focused on Selling with Confidence. The programme is designed to help both new business-owners who have just started to follow their dream, and established business-owners who want to go to the next level. The focus is on Selling with Confidence to answer one key question: how do you improve your results? To do this the facilitated group will explore: Does my idea/product/service sell itself or does it needs some help from someone? How to sell without being the stereotypical pushy salesperson A simple approach to make your selling more consistent You’ll hear from existing sales leaders and a sales training expert. This masterclass will be facilitated by Roger Cawte, who has over twenty years of business experience working with various SMEs as either owner, director, employee, or independent advisor. Whether you are in the final stages of planning, the very early stages of launch, or you are already running your own business, we will cover a variety of topics to aid you in making sure your journey is as successful as it can be. Am I eligible? This course is available for the following individuals (aged over 18): TRI-SERVICE // VETERANS // SERVICE LEAVERS // FAMILY MEMBERS // RESERVISTS What can I do first? If you have not already done so, please first sign up to the XFE Knowledge Exchange Hub. This will give you exclusive and confidential access to business information, free events and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange. You will be invited to fill out a self-employment assessment questionnaire which will help us best guide you during the workshop. You can register for this workshop through eventbrite by clicking here. How to connect In order to participate on this virtual workshop, you will need a personal laptop or tablet with webcam and microphone enabled, and a stable broadband connection with at least 2Mbps spare bandwidth and a fixed, quiet environment. The workshop will be hosted using Zoom, and you can join via most browsers, or use the Zoom app. You will be emailed further information nearer the time, including how to get online and join the virtual workshop for free. This event is funded by ABF The Soldiers Charity For any queries please call 0121 724 0655 or email us events@x-forces.com Read more 10:00 am: Online Report Launch - Lifting Our Insights: Beyond 2030 May 27, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Lifting Our Insights: Beyond 2030 – the impact of future trends on the transition of our Armed Forces Community from military to civilian life What will the UK look like in 2030? And how will this impact the Armed Forces Community and the organisations that support them? The research was commissioned by FiMT and has been conducted by Future Agenda. The project team have been working with key stakeholders, including our organisation, over the last year to examine the changing nature of UK society and to identify the socio-economic and socio-political trends that will impact on the Armed Forces Community, and the organisations that work with them, over the next decade. Using a mix of foresight, extensive consultation with experts and ethnographic research, the Lifting Our Sights project team at Future Agenda have generated a wealth of insights on future trends that will help organizations to plan strategically for the next decade. This is a must attend event for anyone with an interest in the Armed Forces Community – politicians, policy advisers, officials, trustees, charity staff and business leaders. This event will present some of the key findings and recommendations from the report and offer insights from ex-Service personnel as well as senior leaders from organisations who work with and support the Armed Forces Community. The event will be compered by leading broadcaster Susannah Streeter and the speakers will include: Tobias Ellwood MP Air Vice-Marshal Ray Lock CBE, Chief Executive, Forces in Mind Trust Patrick Harris, Director, Future Agenda Dr Robin Pharoah, Director, Future Agenda Nick Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Travis Perkins plc Adrian Peters, Head of Transition, Career Transition Partnership Melanie Waters, Chief Executive, Help for Heroes Kate Davies, Director of Health and Justice, Armed Forces and Sexual Assault Referral Centres, NHS England Councillor Isobel Seccombe OBE, Leader of Warwickshire County Council You can register to attend the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lifting-our-sights-beyond-2030-tickets-151663851663?aff=ebdsoporgprofile You can also join in with the conversation on the day using the hashtag #LiftingOurSights If you have any questions about the event or the report, please contact events@fim-trust.org If you would like to find out more about the project, please visit www.liftingoursights.org.uk Read more	May 28, 2021	May 29, 2021	May 30, 2021
May 31, 2021	June 1, 2021	June 2, 2021 2:00 pm: Invictus Games Foundation ‘Conversation’ – Webinar June 2, 2021 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm The Invictus Games Foundation (IGF) is hosting its next webinar on Wednesday 2nd June: Learning and Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Sport. This event will occur during ‘Games Week’ when the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 would have taken place in 2021, and will be important in laying out the path to the rescheduled Games in April 2022. It will be hosted by TV presenter and former Royal Marine Commando, JJ Chalmers. Themes The webinar will be conducted in three parts: It will first focus on a discussion between the teams and their representatives, competitors and their friends and family on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and the role that sport has played in their respective experiences. The aim will be both to share best practice as well as building a sense of common purpose and identity in the Invictus community. Next, the panel will consider some of the key psychiatric themes which have emerged on coping with adversity and also then on building back better as we emerge from the pandemic. Finally, there will be a discussion and closing panel session, considering how the Invictus Games Foundation has been able to support the National Health Service (NHS) and its workforce in England in addressing some of the difficult moral and psychological experiences it has faced during the pandemic. This support has been built on a series of podcasts which have considered key issues such as Reconnecting with the Family following a difficult deployment; preparing for a second deployment (or COVID-19 surge); the importance of teams and networks; and the power of sport in aiding recovery and rehabilitation. These podcasts which have been shared with the NHS are available here. Registration The webinar will be conducted on the ReAttendance platform and all attendees will be requested to register in advance for the event. It is requested that the registration process is completed by Wednesday, 26 May 2021. To register for the free event please click here. Closer to the event date, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the webinar. For more detailed on information on the event, please click here to access the event guide. The IGF is very grateful to the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for enabling this webinar and to the continuing support of Ascot Rehab, the Fisher House Foundation and ISPS Handa. Read more	June 3, 2021	June 4, 2021	June 5, 2021	June 6, 2021

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12 10:00 am: Veteran Support Partnership event 10:00 am: Veteran Support Partnership event May 12, 2021 10:00 am – 12:30 pm A newly-formed Veteran Support Partnership is to host its first Veteran Support Event. The Veteran Support event is taking place virtually, and will showcase the support available to Veterans and their families. Each speaker will focus on a different element of support, topics will include housing, family support, financial advice, and mental health and wellbeing. The event is free to join, and for more information and to register your interest click here. The Veteran Support Partnership is a group of organisations joining together to help eliminate barriers to opportunities and enable the Armed Forces Community to reach their full potential Read more 5:00 pm: The 2021 Northern Ireland Military Education Committee Annual Lecture 5:00 pm: The 2021 Northern Ireland Military Education Committee Annual Lecture May 12, 2021 5:00 pm Topical discussion on the new challenges and to address the way the Royal Navy is facing them after the Government's 'Integrated Review'. About this Event The big geopolitical wheels are turning again, in economic and political power, in challenges to liberal freedom, and in the rapid weaponization of new technologies. Maritime security is just as important as ever, but increasingly in new circumstances. This event welcomes Professor Michael Clarke and Rear Admiral Phil Hally to discuss the new challenges the Royal Navy is facing, and how they are addressing them after the Government's 'Integrated Review.’ The discussion will be chaired by Professor Duncan Morrow, Ulster University, with questions submitted during the event. Click here to register for this event. Read more

14 9:00 am: Business Masterclass: Online Presence 9:00 am: Business Masterclass: Online Presence May 14, 2021 9:00 am – 12:30 pm X-Forces Enterprise is delighted to extend the training services it offers, within the military community, to a new Masterclass programme focused on building your online presence. The programme is designed to help both new business-owners who have just started to follow their dream, and established business-owners who are hitting on hard times. The focus is on building your online presence to answer one key question: how do you stay fit for purpose during lockdown? To do this the facilitated group will explore: • Building your Social Media platforms • Managing your Online Presence • Hear from a Social Media platform expert and existing business owners This masterclass will be facilitated by Roger Cawte, who has over twenty years of business experience working with various SMEs as either owner, director, employee, or independent advisor. To register for this event, please click here. Read more

20 9:30 am: Self Employment Discovery Virtual Workshop 9:30 am: Self Employment Discovery Virtual Workshop May 20, 2021 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Whether you’ve already started working on your business idea, or are just beginning to consider self-employment, come along to the X-Forces Enterprise business workshop and meet like-minded people. This workshop covers: The pros and cons of self-employment Understanding what starting a business means for you, your family and your finances Attributes of a successful entrepreneur Discover what support is available, and how to access it Peer-to-peer support & networking opportunities For more information, and to register for this event, please click here. Read more

27 9:00 am: Business Masterclass: Sell with Confidence 9:00 am: Business Masterclass: Sell with Confidence May 27, 2021 9:00 am – 12:30 pm You’ve got a great product or service; does it sell itself or does it need some help from you? X-Forces Enterprise is delighted to extend the training services it offers, within the military community, to a new Masterclass programme focused on Selling with Confidence. The programme is designed to help both new business-owners who have just started to follow their dream, and established business-owners who want to go to the next level. The focus is on Selling with Confidence to answer one key question: how do you improve your results? To do this the facilitated group will explore: Does my idea/product/service sell itself or does it needs some help from someone? How to sell without being the stereotypical pushy salesperson A simple approach to make your selling more consistent You’ll hear from existing sales leaders and a sales training expert. This masterclass will be facilitated by Roger Cawte, who has over twenty years of business experience working with various SMEs as either owner, director, employee, or independent advisor. Whether you are in the final stages of planning, the very early stages of launch, or you are already running your own business, we will cover a variety of topics to aid you in making sure your journey is as successful as it can be. Am I eligible? This course is available for the following individuals (aged over 18): TRI-SERVICE // VETERANS // SERVICE LEAVERS // FAMILY MEMBERS // RESERVISTS What can I do first? If you have not already done so, please first sign up to the XFE Knowledge Exchange Hub. This will give you exclusive and confidential access to business information, free events and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange. You will be invited to fill out a self-employment assessment questionnaire which will help us best guide you during the workshop. You can register for this workshop through eventbrite by clicking here. How to connect In order to participate on this virtual workshop, you will need a personal laptop or tablet with webcam and microphone enabled, and a stable broadband connection with at least 2Mbps spare bandwidth and a fixed, quiet environment. The workshop will be hosted using Zoom, and you can join via most browsers, or use the Zoom app. You will be emailed further information nearer the time, including how to get online and join the virtual workshop for free. This event is funded by ABF The Soldiers Charity For any queries please call 0121 724 0655 or email us events@x-forces.com Read more 10:00 am: Online Report Launch - Lifting Our Insights: Beyond 2030 10:00 am: Online Report Launch - Lifting Our Insights: Beyond 2030 May 27, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Lifting Our Insights: Beyond 2030 – the impact of future trends on the transition of our Armed Forces Community from military to civilian life What will the UK look like in 2030? And how will this impact the Armed Forces Community and the organisations that support them? The research was commissioned by FiMT and has been conducted by Future Agenda. The project team have been working with key stakeholders, including our organisation, over the last year to examine the changing nature of UK society and to identify the socio-economic and socio-political trends that will impact on the Armed Forces Community, and the organisations that work with them, over the next decade. Using a mix of foresight, extensive consultation with experts and ethnographic research, the Lifting Our Sights project team at Future Agenda have generated a wealth of insights on future trends that will help organizations to plan strategically for the next decade. This is a must attend event for anyone with an interest in the Armed Forces Community – politicians, policy advisers, officials, trustees, charity staff and business leaders. This event will present some of the key findings and recommendations from the report and offer insights from ex-Service personnel as well as senior leaders from organisations who work with and support the Armed Forces Community. The event will be compered by leading broadcaster Susannah Streeter and the speakers will include: Tobias Ellwood MP Air Vice-Marshal Ray Lock CBE, Chief Executive, Forces in Mind Trust Patrick Harris, Director, Future Agenda Dr Robin Pharoah, Director, Future Agenda Nick Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Travis Perkins plc Adrian Peters, Head of Transition, Career Transition Partnership Melanie Waters, Chief Executive, Help for Heroes Kate Davies, Director of Health and Justice, Armed Forces and Sexual Assault Referral Centres, NHS England Councillor Isobel Seccombe OBE, Leader of Warwickshire County Council You can register to attend the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lifting-our-sights-beyond-2030-tickets-151663851663?aff=ebdsoporgprofile You can also join in with the conversation on the day using the hashtag #LiftingOurSights If you have any questions about the event or the report, please contact events@fim-trust.org If you would like to find out more about the project, please visit www.liftingoursights.org.uk Read more