Useful Links

Caroline Hopper

Independent Management Consultant. Caroline has 25 years managerial experience with the statutory and voluntary sectors. As an independent management consultant and coach, Caroline works primarily with health and social care visit: www.carolinehopper.co.uk

ISPAL - The Institute for Sport, Parks and Leisure is the professional membership body representing industry professionals. ISPAL are key partners for McCrudden Training and we regularly deliver training for them. www.ispal.org.uk

Leisure Management

The Leisure Review, a new on-line magazine offering an independent view of the leisure industry for leisure professionals working in the management, development and promotion of all aspects of leisure, culture and sport. The site provides news, comment and features relevant to the management of leisure across the public, voluntary and private sectors. It highlights the achievements and challenges of a dynamic industry serving many communities and customers; its focus on the professionals working at all levels and in all areas of leisure.

Project Management

Playmyproject is an interactive website that is designed to be used by anyone with an interest in commissioning, improving, appraising or evaluating rural community projects. It offers advice on designing, delivering and funding projects in the voluntary and community sector, as well as good practice guides and case studies.

Volunteer Management

An on-line resource and network for volunteer managers was launched in June 2007 with the aim to address the needs of those who manage volunteers in England regardless of field, discipline or sector. It offers resources, latest news updates, forums and blogs. The Association of Volunteer Managers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in volunteer management.

First Aid

The Association of First Aiders (AoFA) is the UK's largest independent community of over 5,500 first aiders and first aid trainers. They seek to promote the up-take of first aid, strive to continually improve first aid teaching, and offer a supportive community for all those involved in first aid. AoFA provides an information network to promote the latest developments in first aid provision and offer low cost insurance for first aiders and first aid trainers.