Community Workshops in Numberland

Alice in Numberland offers small, complimentary one-hour bookkeeping workshops for community groups across Redcar and East Cleveland.

These sessions are calm, practical and conversational — designed for people who manage their own income, rental property or small trading activity and would like a clearer way of organising their records.

This is not a large seminar or a drop-in social event.
It is a focused small-group session built around discussion, simple activities and real questions.

The First Session

From Paper Piles to Peace of Mind

A practical one-hour session designed to bring order to paper records and uncertainty.

Ideal for participants who:

• Keep receipts or paper records in envelopes
• Manage rental properties and want to summarise totals clearly
• Are self-employed or receive income outside PAYE
• Feel unsure what HMRC expects them to keep
• Want a straightforward system they can maintain

No laptops required.
No accounting background assumed.
No classroom atmosphere.

Future sessions may explore software and VAT topics, but this workshop focuses on foundations.

To keep the session useful and genuinely interactive:

• Minimum 5 participating businesses or income sources
• Maximum 10 participating businesses or income sources

A participating business may be represented by one or two people (for example, partners or spouses).

To preserve the small-group format, the total number of people in the room should not exceed 12 without prior agreement.

Numbers must be confirmed in advance.

If the minimum number is not met, the session will be rescheduled.

If attendance exceeds the agreed limit, delivery may be adjusted accordingly.

Each workshop runs for a maximum of one hour.

Venue & Location

Workshops are available within a reasonable travel radius of Redcar and East Cleveland.

The venue must:

• Provide a quiet space where participants can sit comfortably
• Allow open discussion without regular interruption
• Offer suitable table and seating arrangements
• Not be a private domestic residence

Sessions are designed for people attending specifically for the workshop and are not suited to mixed social gatherings or environments where participants are coming and going.

Venue details are agreed in advance.

The workshop is offered free of charge as part of Alice in Numberland’s commitment to supporting the local community.

It must not be marketed or delivered as a paid commercial event.

Groups may charge a modest fee to cover reasonable room hire costs only. The session is not intended to generate profit from the speaker’s time.

Complimentary Session – Important

Booking & Confirmation

Once a date is agreed, the organiser will receive:

• A simple booking agreement
• Attendance confirmation requirements
• A cancellation policy
• Confirmation of the one-hour session format

These ensure the session runs smoothly and fairly for everyone involved.

Is This Workshop Right for Your Group?

This session works well where:

• Members manage income, rental property, or small trading activity
• Participants are attending specifically for the session
• The group can confirm 5–10 participating businesses or income sources
• A calm, seated venue is available

It may not be suitable if:

• The event is primarily social rather than focused
• Attendance is open-ended or unpredictable
• The intention is to run a large public seminar

If you are unsure whether your group is suitable, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss before booking.

Group Size & Format

FAQs

Is this suitable for people who don’t see themselves as “business owners”?

Yes. The workshop is ideal for anyone responsible for managing income and expenses — including rental property owners, sole traders, online sellers, or those earning outside PAYE employment.

How many people can attend?

Workshops are designed for small groups of 5–10 participating businesses or income sources.

To preserve the interactive format, the total number of people in the room should not exceed 12 without prior agreement.

How long does the session last?

Each workshop runs for a maximum of one hour.

The format is focused and structured to ensure practical value within that time.

What kind of venue is required?

A quiet, seated space suitable for discussion.

The session is not suitable for private homes, mixed social gatherings, or environments where participants are regularly coming and going.

Venue details are agreed in advance.

Is the workshop really free?

Yes. The session is offered complimentary as part of Alice in Numberland’s commitment to supporting local income earners and small groups.

Groups may charge a modest fee to cover reasonable room hire costs only. The workshop itself must not be marketed or delivered as a paid commercial event.

What if fewer than five people attend?

If the minimum number of participating businesses is not confirmed in advance, the session will be rescheduled.

Confirmed attendance helps ensure the workshop remains worthwhile for everyone involved.