What does the programme provide?

  • Strategic Business Plan

    Work through a key strategic issue to enable your organisation to become more resilient

  • Networking

    Build a network of informal support across the Hertfordshire VCSE sector

  • Leadership training

    Identify your core leadership strengths and style, and learn how to build upon these for the benefit of your wider organisation

How does the programme work?

Building Effectiveness is an 8-month programme where you benefit from the support of your peers, two Effectiveness Coaches and your individual Business Mentor.

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Programme structure

How do I apply for Building Effectiveness 2024?

Interested organisations who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to complete a short application.

Applications for Building Effectiveness 2024 are closed!


Highlights from Building Effectiveness 2022.

Feedback from previous years' participants

“The Building Effectiveness programme enhanced my leadership skills, equipping me with the confidence and tools to manage change, revisit our values, and increase the organisation's income by 22% in two years.”

Emma Burgham, Citizens Advice Watford, BE 2022

“It allowed me to develop as a leader and find out what I didn’t know. Sunnyside has grown significantly and therefore our impact has grown. The year after finishing the leaders course we hired a chief operating officer and this meant a 21% growth and the year after a 31% growth. It isn’t about money but this allows impact which is everything.”

Keely Sidiqui-Charlick, Sunnyside Rural Trust, BE 2020

“It is more than your average leadership programme because it runs over several months with a cohort of other Hertfordshire charity leaders (who I am still in touch with). The peer support and development sessions were great but the most significant part was the work with my allocated mentor. As a direct result I restructured my organisation, created a leadership team and introduced a communications and fundraising lead. ”

Laura Hyde, BE 2019

“The BE programmed was instrumental in the growth and sustainability of Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts and remains one of the most important and influential reasons for the success of the organisation. The structure, learning and outcomes resulting from the programme remain embedded in our approach going forward.”

Ian Richardson, Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts, BE 2017