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 Bookings - Creating and Managing your Bookings

16/6/2025 11:00
30 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 - 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 Accounts - VAT

18/6/2025 10:00
30 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 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 Bookings - Kick Off Call

25/6/2025 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

Scribe Accounts - Reserves & Budgets

26/6/2025 10:30
30 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 - 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 Bookings - Creating and Managing your Bookings

1/7/2025 10:00
30 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 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 - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

2/7/2025 11:00
45 minutes
Hannah Driver
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 -Training designed for Clerk's joining an existing Council using Scribe

4/7/2025 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

Scribe Bookings - Kick Off Call

7/7/2025 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 - Sales Invoices and Purchase Orders

7/7/2025 14:00
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 - Reports

10/7/2025 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

Scribe Allotments - Kick Off Call - Initial Set U

15/7/2025 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 Bookings - Creating and Managing your Bookings

16/7/2025 11:00
30 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 - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

18/7/2025 11:30
45 minutes
Hannah Driver
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 - VAT

22/7/2025 10:00
30 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 Cemetery - Kick Off Call - Initial set up and effectively managing your burial records

23/7/2025 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 Accounts - Kick Off Call - Initial Set Up

29/7/2025 11:00
45 minutes
Jessica Shackley
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 -Training designed for Clerk's joining an existing Council using Scribe

30/7/2025 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

Scribe Accounts - Data Entry & Bank Reconciliations

1/8/2025 11:30
45 minutes
Hannah Driver
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

Scribefest 2025 - The Free Online Conference for Town, Parish and Community Councils

9/10/2025 9:45
Until 16:00
Various
Scribefest is BACK for 2025! And we're calling all Clerks, RFOs, Councillors and Council Members to join us for this free online conference tailored for Town, Parish, and Community Councils! Discover insights and best practices from industry experts, discuss the latest sector developments and have your questions answered. Enjoy lightning rounds, prize competitions and connect with your community. This event is a must-attend for anyone involved in Local Councils!
Open to Everyone
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