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.

↓ See our scheduled webinars ↓

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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Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

31/3/2026 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

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

31/3/2026 15:30

45 minutes

Jane Dafforn

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

Scribe Allotments - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

1/4/2026 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

Scribe Accounts - Starting your new financial year in Scribe

1/4/2026 11:00

30 Minutes

Jessica Shackley

A training session for all Scribe customers to assist with setting up your new financial year, copying over your records and database and reviewing your structure ready for the 1st April!

Scribe Customers Only

Scribe Cemetery - Kick Off Call - Initial set up

7/4/2026 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

Scribe Accounts - VAT

8/4/2026 11:00

40 Minutes

Tracy Fisher

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

Scribe Bookings - Creating and Managing your Bookings

8/4/2026 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

Scribe Accounts - Mastering Year End on Scribe

10/4/2026 10:00

1 hour

Hannah Driver

A training session for all Scribe customers explaining how to complete the Year End process on Scribe for both R&P and I&E users.

Scribe Customers Only

Scribe Allotments - Using Scribe Allotments

14/4/2026 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

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

14/4/2026 14:00

45 minutes

Jessica Shackley

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

Scribe Accounts - Reserves & Budgets

15/4/2026 10:30

45 Minutes

Hannah Driver

A training session for existing customers. Explore how to set up and manage your reserves within Scribe.

Scribe Customers Only

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

15/4/2026 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

Improving Community Engagement Using the Council Website

15/4/2026 11:00

60 minutes

Mark Tomkins

Join Mark Tomkins, Founder & Creative Director at Aubergine, and discover strategies to maximise website functionality, boost digital interaction, and foster meaningful, two-way engagement with your community. Learn how to transform your online presence into a powerful tool for connecting with residents.

Open to Everyone

Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

15/4/2026 12:00

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

Scribe Accounts - Starting your new financial year in Scribe

15/4/2026 13:30

30 Minutes

Hannah Driver

A training session for all Scribe customers to assist with setting up your new financial year, copying over your records and database and reviewing your structure ready for the 1st April!

Scribe Customers Only

Scribe Cemetery - Effectively managing your burial records

21/4/2026 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

Scribe Accounts - Reports

22/4/2026 11:00

40 Minutes

Tracy Fisher

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

Scribe Bookings - Kick Off Call

22/4/2026 11:00

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

Scribe Accounts - Sales Invoices and Purchase Orders

22/4/2026 12:00

30 Minutes

Jessica Shackley

For new and existing Scribe Accounts customers, join our Support Team on an online training session hosted via Zoom. Learn how to raise, customise, and convert sales invoices and purchase orders to a transaction. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!

Scribe Customers Only

Scribe Accounts - Mastering Year End on Scribe

22/4/2026 13:30

1 hour

Hannah Driver

A training session for all Scribe customers explaining how to complete the Year End process on Scribe for both R&P and I&E users.

Scribe Customers Only

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

28/4/2026 11:00

45 minutes

Jessica Shackley

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

Scribe Allotments - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

29/4/2026 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

Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

29/4/2026 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

Scribe Cemetery - Kick Off Call - Initial set up

5/5/2026 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

Unlock the Power of the Big Yellow Book — Your Local Council Bible!

6/5/2026 10:00

60 minutes

Julie King

Join Julie King, Partner at Norfolk Parish Training & Support, for a hands-on workshop to help you understand the structure and navigate the 14th edition of Arnold-Baker ("Local Council Bible") with speed and precision. With guided exercises and real-world examples, you will gain confidence in using the book to support lawful decision-making and robust governance. *Please bring your own copy of the Big Yellow Book (14th edition).

Open to Everyone

Scribe Accounts - VAT

6/5/2026 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

Scribe Accounts - Mastering Year End on Scribe

8/5/2026 10:00

1 hour

Hannah Driver

A training session for all Scribe customers explaining how to complete the Year End process on Scribe for both R&P and I&E users.

Scribe Customers Only

Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

12/5/2026 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

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

12/5/2026 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

Scribe Allotments - Using Scribe Allotments

13/5/2026 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

Scribe Accounts - Reserves & Budgets

13/5/2026 14:00

45 Minutes

Hannah Driver

A training session for existing customers. Explore how to set up and manage your reserves within Scribe.

Scribe Customers Only

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

13/5/2026 15:00

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

Scribe Cemetery - Effectively managing your burial records

19/5/2026 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 producing notice documents, inspections, mapping and registers. The session will conclude with a Q&A session to get your questions answered!

Scribe Customers Only

Scribe Accounts - Reports

20/5/2026 14:00

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

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

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

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

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

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