Budgeting for beginners

Trainer: Elizabeth Oxborrow-Cowan

Training will be delivered over two consecutive days:

Online - Tuesday 16th September and Wednesday 17th September 2025 - 9.30am to 12.30pm

Please purchase only one ticket which covers both days.

This course is targeted at anyone who is new to budgeting. It is suitable for all levels of staff, volunteers and those working in community organisations.  Whilst designed for those in the cultural sector it will be relevant for those working in any environment as it covers key ideas and processes used in financial reporting.

Overview of course content

• Understanding the purpose of a budget

• When and how to create a simple budget

• Individual elements and terminology within a budget

• How to use a budget and variance analysis

• An overview of other financial documents including profit and Loss, balance sheet, cash flow and reserves

Course learning outcomes

• Understanding the nature and purpose of a budget

• Developing basic skills to create a budget

• Developing basic skills to use a budget

• Understanding the nature and purpose of other types of key financial documents

The learning outcomes map to the following areas of ARA’s competency framework;

• Managing and using financial and other resources

• Developing self and others

About our trainer: Elizabeth Oxborrow-Cowan MSc FARA is a highly experienced senior professional archivist and qualified management consultant with extensive experience across all elements of the UK archive sector. Elizabeth brings her experience in the development of high-level strategy and advocacy for the archives sector into an accessible learning programme for those looking to develop their advocacy skills.

Booking and delegate fee:  £100 for ARA members, £140 corporate members, £180 non-members

Please book your place here before Friday 12th September 2025 - you only need to purchase one ticket for both days.

Joining instructions will be sent 24 hours before the start date.