FAQ

FAQsRSS FeedAtom Feed

Answer:

A license will enable a professional dog walker to walk up to SIX dogs at any one time. The council undertook a benchmarking exercise and found that local authorities who had brought in a maximum number of dogs PSPO order, the maximum number of dogs that they permitted being walked by an individual at any one time was SIX. The council wants to set a balance between supporting business and public safety.

Answer:

No. The Professional Dog Walker license allows for the walking of five or six dogs at any one time. If you will not walk more than four dogs at any one time, you will not need to obtain a Professional Dog Walker license.

Answer:

From 1 April 2026. This is because new fees and charges are introduced at the start of a new financial year.

Answer:
  • Between 1 October 2025 and 1 April 2026, the council will waiver enforcing the four-dog limit for professional dog walkers.
  • Professional dog walkers will be able to walk up to six dogs at any one time without a professional dog walkers license but must not walk more than six.
  • Professional dog walkers can register their interest in obtaining the license by emailingHealthand.Safety@towerhamlets.gov.uk. The council will contact professional dog walkers known to us nearer the time with specific information about the license process.
Answer:

Enforcement officers are there to ensure that everyone can safely enjoy our green spaces and that dogs are walked responsibly, this includes professional dog walkers. If dogs remain in designated areas (not in gated children’s play areas or gated sports areas), enforcement officers will not take any action. However, if an officer sees a dog walker with five or six dogs, they may offer advice about how to register as a professional dog walker.

Answer:

See the professional dog walkers license page on the council’s website.

 

Answer:

A breach of a PSPO without a reasonable excuse is an offence. You will be issued with a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) if you do not comply with the PSPO when asked by an Enforcement Officer. If not paid, you may be prosecuted, for which the maximum penalty is a fine of £1,000.

Answer:

Trustees Week Sessions, 3-7 November 2025

Spanning topics from fundamental tools and tips to Legal Structures, Income Generation, Data Protection, and developing an inclusive board environment, there’s a wealth of free and low-cost sessions for current and aspiring Board members during Trustees Week 2025.

Date

3-7 November 2025

Delivery method

Online webinars

For further details and registration information, please visit the Trustees' Week webpage and register for sessions.


Duties of a Trustee - Online Course

Free for small, London-based charities, this 1-day session aims to help you feel more informed and able to be an effective trustee or support your charity board. Whether you are a new or longstanding trustee, or a member of staff, this course will provide you with the most up to date advice and information about charity boards, including legal requirements and best practice.

Dates

10am to 3.30pm, 25 November 2025

Delivery method

Online via Zoom

For further details and registration information, please visit the Directory of Social Change webpage and register for sessions.

Answer:

Get grants free fundraising webinars

Get grants host a range of free training sessions and events aimed at Fundraisers, including Meet the funder events"Introduction to..." workshops and monthly networking events.

Dates

Various

Delivery method

Online

More information

Visit the get grants free virtual conference for more information.

Get Grants Free Fundraising Webinars

Dozens of free webinars for fundraisers of all levels to gain knowledge and get useful tips, tools and resources.

Dates

The 2024 and 2025 Get Grants Conference webinars are free to access on demand.

Delivery method

Online.

More information

Visit the get grants free virtual conference for more information.


Building a Successful Organisation - Online Course

Free for small, London-based charities, this collection of 6 half day sessions delivered by Directory of Social Change covers governance, marketing, strategy, income diversification and leadership. The course takes place over 6 half-day sessions.

Dates

18 November to 4 December (various dates)

Delivery method

Online via Zoom

For further details on registration information, please visit the directory of social change webpage.

Answer:

Managing for Managers – Online course

Free for small, London-based charities, this comprehensive course delivered by Directory of Social Change covers good practice in management. The course takes place over five weekly, three hour sessions, with three upcoming start dates available.

Dates

  • 5 November to 3 December 2025 from 10am to 1.30pm

Delivery method

Online via Zoom

Information and registration

For more details and booking information, visit the Directory of Social Change webpage.


Building a Successful Organisation - Online course

Free for small, London-based charities, this collection of 6 half day sessions delivered by Directory of Social Change covers governance, marketing, strategy, income diversification and leadership. The course takes place over 6 half-day sessions.

Dates

18 November to 4 December (various dates)

Delivery method

Online via Zoom

Information and registration

For more details and booking information, visit the Directory of Social Change webpage.


Virtual College – Charities and Not-for-Profit courses

This low-cost collection of CPD Approved training courses cover everything you need to ensure your staff are fully trained to meet legal requirements and regulations.

Dates

On-demand.

Delivery method

Online.

More information

Visit the charities and Not-For-Profit training courses - virtual college webpage for information and registrations.


Identifying Corporate Partnerships

This recording of the Get Grants Identifying Corporate Partnerships Masterclass, delivered in March 2025, features expert insights from Get Grants Fundraising Specialist Julia Worthington. This 1-hour session explores key strategies for securing and maximising corporate partnerships within a fundraising framework.

Date

On demand

Delivery method

Online

Information and registration

For further details on how to access this training, please visit the Get Grants training webpage.


Safer recruitment training

These NSPCC's safeguarding courses, designed by child protection and HR experts, equip you to safely recruit staff and volunteers who work with children. They cover essential steps, like creating recruitment policies, selecting candidates, conducting background checks and handling concerns – ensuring child safety is central to your hiring process.

Date

Self-paced learning

Delivery method

Online and in-person four hours (online) - 1-day (face-to-face)

Information and registration

For further details and registration information, please visit the NSPCC training webpage. 

Displaying 311 to 320 of 814
Previous 30 31 32 33 34 Next