Introducing Scribe Academy™

Scribe Academy™ - Free Training for Council Clerks, RFOs and Councillors

The Scribe Academy™ helps keep you up to date, informed and confident when managing your Councils finances. One of our ongoing commitments to our clients is free unlimited training and we host a number of free training webinars throughout the year for our new and existing customers. Our sessions are suitable for Clerks, RFO's, Councillors and for all members of Local Councils who are looking to expand their knowledge.

Our webinars will deliver everything you need to know about Local Council Accounting including VAT, completing your annual return, data entry, bank reconciliation and more! They will also help you discover how to make the most of Scribe Accounts and a chance to hear about new product developments and releases. 
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The sessions are hosted LIVE by our panel of experts meaning you can get your questions answered in real time.

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Available FREE Training Sessions

Each session is limited to 100 participants and places fill up fast. Be sure to reserve your spot below to avoid disappointment! 
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Investing Wisely: Key Considerations for Council Funds

21/5/2026 10:00
60 minutes
Jamie Charters
Every pound in your council’s reserves represents a future investment in your community - from playground repairs to village hall upkeep. Join Jamie Charters, Client Relationship Manager at CCLA Investment Management and explore how to protect that future by moving beyond basic bank accounts to a smarter, more diversified investment approach while maintaining strict ethical and safety standards.
Open to Everyone
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Civic.ly Group Demo

21/5/2026 14:00
60 minutes
John Fagan
See how Civic.ly brings together asset mapping, inspections, jobs and defect tracking into one easy-to-use platform, helping your team work smarter in the office and out in the field. Whether you're looking to streamline workflows, improve visibility across your asset portfolio or reduce admin, this session will show you how Civic.ly can make a real difference. Spaces are limited, so sign up now to secure your spot!
Group Demos
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Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

26/5/2026 10:00
45 minutes
Ruby Alabaster-Williams
For new to Scribe Accounts customers join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. This 45 minute training session details setting up your Scribe database and general navigation of the Scribe programme and will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Allotments - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

26/5/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
A training session for new to Scribe Allotment customers covering Set Up, Plot Holders and Waiting Lists
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

27/5/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Paige Richards
For new to Scribe Accounts customers this training session is hosted via Zoom. Explore the day-to-day data entry on Scribe including bank reconciliations. This 45 minute training session will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Civic.ly Group Demo

2/6/2026 10:00
60 minutes
John Fagan
See how Civic.ly brings together asset mapping, inspections, jobs and defect tracking into one easy-to-use platform, helping your team work smarter in the office and out in the field. Whether you're looking to streamline workflows, improve visibility across your asset portfolio or reduce admin, this session will show you how Civic.ly can make a real difference. Spaces are limited, so sign up now to secure your spot!
Group Demos
Register

Scribe Bookings - Creating and Managing your Bookings

2/6/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jessica Shackley
A training session for new to Scribe Bookings customers to help you create and manage your bookings and enquiries alongside invoicing, emailing and full integration with Scribe Accounts!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Ponies, Pigs, and Parish Councils: Life in the New Forest National Park

4/6/2026 11:00
60 minutes
Gale Pettifer
What is it like to manage a council where the "residents" include free-roaming livestock? Join Gale Pettifer, Clerk & Proper Officer at Brockenhurst Parish Council, and go behind the scenes of a New Forest council to explore what it's like having commoners’ livestock wandering through the village, and the benefits and challenges that it brings.
Open to Everyone
Register

Scribe Accounts - VAT

5/6/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Hannah Driver
For new to Scribe Accounts customers an online training session hosted via Zoom. Explore how Scribe manages your VAT, VAT Types and how to run returns/claims. This 30 minute training session will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

9/6/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Paige Richards
For new to Scribe Accounts customers this training session is hosted via Zoom. Explore the day-to-day data entry on Scribe including bank reconciliations. This 45 minute training session will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Allotments - Using Scribe Allotments

10/6/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
A training session for new to Scribe Allotment customers covering Bulk emails, Bulk Invoicing, CRM Templates, Inspections & Notices and Mapping
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

10/6/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Ruby Alabaster-Williams
For new to Scribe Accounts customers join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. This 45 minute training session details setting up your Scribe database and general navigation of the Scribe programme and will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Reserves & Budgets

10/6/2026 13:30
45 Minutes
Hannah Driver
A training session for existing customers. Explore how to set up and manage your reserves within Scribe.
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Talking AI and the Future of Local Councils

11/6/2026 11:00
60 minutes
Various
While AI is already helping with basic admin, where is this technology actually heading over the next decade? And what will the Town, Parish or Community Council of 2036 look like? Join our panel of industry experts featuring NALC, regional county associations, and sector-specialist digital providers, for an informal and forward-looking discussion on how AI might reshape the local council landscape. We’ll be sharing ideas on long-term trends, potential challenges, and what clerks and councillors can realistically expect as these tools evolve.
Open to Everyone
Register

Scribe Cemetery - Effectively managing your burial records

16/6/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
Join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. A training session for new to Scribe Cemetery customers covering producing notice documents, inspections, mapping and registers. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Bookings - Kick Off Call

16/6/2026 12:00
45 Minutes
Jessica Shackley
A training session for new to Scribe Bookings customers to help you set up your venues and fees, customise your webpage and integrate Scribe with Stripe to allow online payments to be made for bookings!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Stepping Into Local Gov Finance: Accounting Basics for Clerks and RFOs

17/6/2026 11:00
60 minutes
Hannah Driver
Discover the basics of local council accounting in this introductory session, covering essential procedures for cashbook management, VAT recording, asset registers, and reserves. Learn best practices to stay on top of your accounts and manage your council’s finances with total confidence.
Open to Everyone
Register

Civic.ly Group Demo

17/6/2026 14:00
60 minutes
John Fagan
See how Civic.ly brings together asset mapping, inspections, jobs and defect tracking into one easy-to-use platform, helping your team work smarter in the office and out in the field. Whether you're looking to streamline workflows, improve visibility across your asset portfolio or reduce admin, this session will show you how Civic.ly can make a real difference. Spaces are limited, so sign up now to secure your spot!
Group Demos
Register

Scribe Accounts - Reports

19/6/2026 10:00
30 Minutes
Hannah Driver
For new to Scribe Accounts customers. Explore how Scribe can save you hours of time with over 30+ reports available. This training session will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Allotments - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

23/6/2026 10:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
A training session for new to Scribe Allotment customers covering Set Up, Plot Holders and Waiting Lists
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

23/6/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Paige Richards
For new to Scribe Accounts customers this training session is hosted via Zoom. Explore the day-to-day data entry on Scribe including bank reconciliations. This 45 minute training session will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts -Training designed for Clerk's joining an existing Council using Scribe

24/6/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
Are you a clerk who’s recently joined a Council that uses Scribe Accounts and would like help and training to navigate through its features? Look no further! Join us on our 45 minute training session where we will explain the main features along with showing you how to navigate around, add data, reconcile your bank accounts and take a look at our most useful reports. The session will conclude with a Q&A session where you're free to ask anything about the software that you may be curious about!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

From Submission to Sign-Off: Preparing for External Auditor Queries

25/6/2026 11:00
60 minutes
Eleanor Greene
As we enter the 2025/26 audit season, the spotlight on public money and transparency has never been sharper. Whether you are a first-time Clerk or a seasoned RFO, preparing for the External Audit and potential queries is the difference between a smooth sign-off and a stressful summer. That's why we are delighted to welcome Eleanor Greene, Chief Accountant at Do the Numbers Limited and Secretary to the Internal Audit Forum, to share her insights on the External Audit and help you navigate the query phase without the panic.
Open to Everyone
Register

Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

26/6/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Ruby Alabaster-Williams
For new to Scribe Accounts customers join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. This 45 minute training session details setting up your Scribe database and general navigation of the Scribe programme and will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Cemetery - Kick Off Call - Initial set up

30/6/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
Join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. A training session for new to Scribe Cemetery customers covering set up, records, and invoicing. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Bookings - Creating and Managing your Bookings

1/7/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jessica Shackley
A training session for new to Scribe Bookings customers to help you create and manage your bookings and enquiries alongside invoicing, emailing and full integration with Scribe Accounts!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - VAT

1/7/2026 13:30
45 Minutes
Hannah Driver
For new to Scribe Accounts customers an online training session hosted via Zoom. Explore how Scribe manages your VAT, VAT Types and how to run returns/claims. This 30 minute training session will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Civic.ly Group Demo

1/7/2026 14:00
60 minutes
John Fagan
See how Civic.ly brings together asset mapping, inspections, jobs and defect tracking into one easy-to-use platform, helping your team work smarter in the office and out in the field. Whether you're looking to streamline workflows, improve visibility across your asset portfolio or reduce admin, this session will show you how Civic.ly can make a real difference. Spaces are limited, so sign up now to secure your spot!
Group Demos
Register

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

7/7/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Paige Richards
For new to Scribe Accounts customers this training session is hosted via Zoom. Explore the day-to-day data entry on Scribe including bank reconciliations. This 45 minute training session will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

8/7/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Ruby Alabaster-Williams
For new to Scribe Accounts customers join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. This 45 minute training session details setting up your Scribe database and general navigation of the Scribe programme and will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Cemetery - Effectively managing your burial records

14/7/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
Join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. A training session for new to Scribe Cemetery customers covering producing notice documents, inspections, mapping and registers. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Allotments - Using Scribe Allotments

15/7/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
A training session for new to Scribe Allotment customers covering Bulk emails, Bulk Invoicing, CRM Templates, Inspections & Notices and Mapping
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Stepping Into Local Gov Finance: Accounting Basics for Clerks and RFOs

17/7/2026 11:00
60 minutes
Hannah Driver
Discover the basics of local council accounting in this introductory session, covering essential procedures for cashbook management, VAT recording, asset registers, and reserves. Learn best practices to stay on top of your accounts and manage your council’s finances with total confidence.
Open to Everyone
Register

Scribe Allotments - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

21/7/2026 10:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
A training session for new to Scribe Allotment customers covering Set Up, Plot Holders and Waiting Lists
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

21/7/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Paige Richards
For new to Scribe Accounts customers this training session is hosted via Zoom. Explore the day-to-day data entry on Scribe including bank reconciliations. This 45 minute training session will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

22/7/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Ruby Alabaster-Williams
For new to Scribe Accounts customers join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. This 45 minute training session details setting up your Scribe database and general navigation of the Scribe programme and will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts -Training designed for Clerk's joining an existing Council using Scribe

22/7/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
Are you a clerk who’s recently joined a Council that uses Scribe Accounts and would like help and training to navigate through its features? Look no further! Join us on our 45 minute training session where we will explain the main features along with showing you how to navigate around, add data, reconcile your bank accounts and take a look at our most useful reports. The session will conclude with a Q&A session where you're free to ask anything about the software that you may be curious about!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Cemetery - Kick Off Call - Initial set up

28/7/2026 10:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
Join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. A training session for new to Scribe Cemetery customers covering set up, records, and invoicing. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Allotments - Using Scribe Allotments

4/8/2026 10:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
A training session for new to Scribe Allotment customers covering Bulk emails, Bulk Invoicing, CRM Templates, Inspections & Notices and Mapping
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

4/8/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Paige Richards
For new to Scribe Accounts customers join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. This 45 minute training session details setting up your Scribe database and general navigation of the Scribe programme and will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

5/8/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Ruby Alabaster-Williams
For new to Scribe Accounts customers this training session is hosted via Zoom. Explore the day-to-day data entry on Scribe including bank reconciliations. This 45 minute training session will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Cemetery - Effectively managing your burial records

12/8/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
Join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. A training session for new to Scribe Cemetery customers covering producing notice documents, inspections, mapping and registers. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Allotments - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

18/8/2026 10:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
A training session for new to Scribe Allotment customers covering Set Up, Plot Holders and Waiting Lists
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

18/8/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Paige Richards
For new to Scribe Accounts customers join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. This 45 minute training session details setting up your Scribe database and general navigation of the Scribe programme and will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

19/8/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Ruby Alabaster-Williams
For new to Scribe Accounts customers this training session is hosted via Zoom. Explore the day-to-day data entry on Scribe including bank reconciliations. This 45 minute training session will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts -Training designed for Clerk's joining an existing Council using Scribe

19/8/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
Are you a clerk who’s recently joined a Council that uses Scribe Accounts and would like help and training to navigate through its features? Look no further! Join us on our 45 minute training session where we will explain the main features along with showing you how to navigate around, add data, reconcile your bank accounts and take a look at our most useful reports. The session will conclude with a Q&A session where you're free to ask anything about the software that you may be curious about!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Cemetery - Kick Off Call - Initial set up

25/8/2026 11:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
Join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. A training session for new to Scribe Cemetery customers covering set up, records, and invoicing. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

1/9/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Paige Richards
For new to Scribe Accounts customers this training session is hosted via Zoom. Explore the day-to-day data entry on Scribe including bank reconciliations. This 45 minute training session will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Allotments - Using Scribe Allotments

2/9/2026 10:00
45 Minutes
Jane Dafforn
A training session for new to Scribe Allotment customers covering Bulk emails, Bulk Invoicing, CRM Templates, Inspections & Notices and Mapping
Scribe Customers Only
Register

Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

2/9/2026 11:00
45 minutes
Ruby Alabaster-Williams
For new to Scribe Accounts customers join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. This 45 minute training session details setting up your Scribe database and general navigation of the Scribe programme and will ensure you are using Scribe to its full potential. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!
Scribe Customers Only
Register
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