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 Cemetery - Kick Off Call - Initial set up and effectively managing your burial records

27/5/2025 10:00

60 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, 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 Bookings - Kick Off Call

27/5/2025 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 - Reserves & Budgets

28/5/2025 10:00

30 Minutes

Tracy Fisher

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

Scribe Customers Only

Scribe Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

2/6/2025 10:00

45 minutes

Tracy Fisher

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

What Motivates Councillors to be Councillors & How You Can Use This Knowledge

3/6/2025 10:00

60mins

James Corrigan

Join James Corrigan, Managing Director at Council HR and Governance Support, in this webinar designed for Council Clerks, Officers and staff members to help you better understand the driving forces behind your Councillors - and how to use this insight to build stronger, more productive working relationships.

Open to Everyone

Scribe Allotments - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

3/6/2025 10:00

45 Minutes

Tracy Fisher

A training session for new to Scribe Allotment customers covering Set Up, Plot Holders, Waiting Lists and Invoicing

Scribe Customers Only

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

3/6/2025 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

SAPPP 2025 - Email and Web Compliance

5/6/2025 11:00

60 minutes

Mark Tomkins

Join Mark Tomkins, Creative Director and Founder at Aubergine, as he takes you through the latest changes following the publication of the SAPPP (formally JPAG) 2025 Practitioners' Guide. Whether you’re a clerk, RFO, or councillor, this session will help you clearly understand what’s changed, what’s expected, and how to stay compliant with confidence.

Open to Everyone

Scribe Accounts - Sales Invoices and Purchase Orders

10/6/2025 10:00

30 Minutes

Tracy Fisher

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 Cemetery - Kick Off Call - Initial set up and effectively managing your burial records

10/6/2025 11:00

60 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, producing notice documents, inspections, mapping and registers. 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 - June 11th

11/6/2025 11:00

60mins

Hannah Driver

Join our Head Accountant Hannah and learn how master your Council's accounts and go from zero to hero! Discover the basics of local council accounting, best practices and good procedures to keep on top of your accounts. This session is perfect for new Clerks and RFO's regardless of council size and how the accounts are currently managed.

Open to Everyone

Why Join a Trade Union: The Clerk's Perspective

12/6/2025 10:00

60mins

Tony Jay

Join Tony Jay (CiLCA, ACFM), ALCC Triage Officer, Locum Clerk and Council Internal Auditor as he discusses the benefits of being part of a trade union and what ALCC can offer. Tony will share real life stories of how ALCC have supported it's members and the challenges they have faced.

Open to Everyone

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

17/6/2025 11:00

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 Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

17/6/2025 13:30

45 minutes

Tracy Fisher

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

18/6/2025 11:00

45 Minutes

Jane Dafforn

A training session for new to Scribe Allotment customers covering Set Up, Plot Holders, Waiting Lists and Invoicing

Scribe Customers Only

Community Asset Transfers - What You Don't think About

25/6/2025 10:00

60mins

Dewi Jones

Join Dewi Jones, Town Clerk and RFO at Cyngor Tref Caernarfon, for an insightful session on Community Asset Transfer (CAT). Dewi, CiLCA qualified and IOSH-certified in Working Safely at Events, will uncover practical tips, risks you may not have considered, and essential safety insights to help your council make informed decisions.

Open to Everyone

Scribe Cemetery - Kick Off Call - Initial set up and effectively managing your burial records

25/6/2025 11:00

60 Minutes

Tracy Fisher

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, 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 - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

30/6/2025 11:00

45 minutes

Tracy Fisher

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

1/7/2025 11:00

45 Minutes

Jane Dafforn

A training session for new to Scribe Allotment customers covering Set Up, Plot Holders, Waiting Lists and Invoicing

Scribe Customers Only

The Clerk as an Employee & HR Advisor

2/7/2025 10:00

60mins

James Corrigan

Join James Corrigan, Managing Director at Council HR and Governance Support, as he explores the dual role of the Clerk as an employee and HR advisor. Ideal for new and experienced Clerks alike, this webinar provides clear guidance on handling HR responsibilities confidently and correctly.

Open to Everyone

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

2/7/2025 10:00

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