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Training Can be scaled according to demand. Can be tested initially using external experts and then brought in-house if successful. Can be delivered relatively cheaply to large numbers. Can be designed to fit most organisations as knowledge base is already quite low Take up could be very low as we know that capacity is an issue. Difficult to get the entire NGB/organisation on board if only one-or two attend training events. Broad based training may not take account of highly variable levels of knowledge and experience. NGBs must be willing to prioritise implementing the learning from the training and using it effectively, and they may need additional support to do so. Advice/Guidance Provide the information & knowledge needed to develop new products/events best practice and help NGBs avoid common pitfalls Raise the quality of practice across NGBs Stimulate changes in behaviour and a different approach to risk NGBs might not engage with advice/guidance Reluctance to change established behaviours Good advice/guidance doesn’t always lead to improvements in practice Developing package of advice/guidance will require an investment of time Programme will need to be refreshed periodically Tailored support Is a positive way of getting to know an organisation Provide the capacity/expertise to grow projects with high potential Develop exemplar projects that will stimulate behavioural change in the sector Help NGBs overcome reluctance/anxiety to innovate Can be expensive and resource heavy if too much time is spent on ineffective projects NGBs may see the support as a means of supplementing their core budget/team, instead of an additional resource to deliver something new If NGB has insufficient capacity, they may not learn from the experience; therefore no legacy benefit Mentorship/ Volunteering With good matches it can potentially be a free resource and mutually beneficial for both parties. Helps cement positive Administrative burden of overseeing Mentorship/Volunteering Programme Risk that Mentors/Volunteers
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