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Financial Management for Faith Based and Community Organisations

Churches, mosques, community trusts and membership groups across Africa handle offerings, subscriptions and project funds that members expect to be managed with integrity. This course gives treasurers and committee members practical financial skills suited to volunteer led organisations. Participants learn to budget, keep clean records, safeguard funds and report to members in a way that builds trust.

What you will be able to do

  • Set up simple, reliable records for a community organisation.
  • Prepare an annual budget that members can understand.
  • Safeguard offerings, subscriptions and project funds.
  • Separate restricted project money from general funds.
  • Prepare clear treasurer reports and financial summaries.
  • Apply basic controls that reduce the risk of loss and mistrust.

Course outline

  1. 01Financial Stewardship and Accountability
  2. 02Simple Record Keeping Systems
  3. 03Budgeting for the Year
  4. 04Safeguarding Offerings and Subscriptions
  5. 05Managing Restricted and Project Funds
  6. 06Reporting to Members and Committees
  7. 07Basic Controls and Trust Building

Who should attend

Treasurers, finance committee members, administrators and leaders of faith based, community and membership organisations.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Cairo2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Kigali2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Durban2R10,000
5 to 6 Oct 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Lagos2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Harare2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Kampala2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000
7 to 8 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000
21 to 22 Dec 2026Online2US$900

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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