Events
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January
Campaigns Conference: A new politics
26 January, London
Prices: Non members: £217/£325
NCVO Members: £151.90/£227
Whatever happens, we can be sure that the 2010 General Election will fundamentally alter the face of British politics. In 2010 NCVO is combining its campaigns and political conferences to provide you with one day that will deliver the critical political intelligence you need to make the most of election year and hit the ground running as the new Parliamentary landscape takes shape.
Bringing together inspirational campaigners, political insiders and high profile commentators, the conference will focus on the skills and expertise needed to get your voice heard
Tel: 020 7227 3599
E-mail: eventsmanagement@ncvo-vol.org.uk
Online: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
Email: events@acevo.org.uk
A Capacitybuilders' learning event: Exploring international approaches to third sector support
26 January, London
This free event will share learning about overseas approaches to capacity building as identified in a research report recently published by Capacitybuilders. It will encourage delegates to consider how this learning could be applied within an English context.
Speakers include:
Associate Professor Wendy Earles from James Cook University in Australia, presenting on the Australian Funding brokerage partnership model
Udan Fernando, senior consultant at Context, international cooperation, based in the Netherlands, presenting on the Civic Driven Change model to capacity building.
China Brotsky, Managing Director of Tides Shared Spaces, based in San Francisco, sharing her expertise on the Incubator approach to support.
Delegates will also hear from a range of other interesting case studies highlighted in the research report and will be given the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences throughout the day.
The event will include a networking lunch and refreshments upon arrival.
Spaces at the event are limited, so bookings will be taken on a first come, first served basis.
To book a place online please visit: www.conferencesearch.co.uk/CapacitybuildersInternationalApproaches
Or further information contact Marysia McSperrin on 020 7700 6952 or
email: Marysia@amazonpr.co.uk
February
Social enterprise: no more business as usual
1-2 February, Cardiff
More and more people are talking about social enterprises and what they can do for the UK's economy, public services, and environmental challenges.
The UK's annual social enterprise conference will highlight what all the fuss is about, and be there for the launch of the Social Enterprise Mark, the brand for social enterprises.
Confirmed speakers include:
Philip Blond, Director, ResPublica
John Denham MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Leighton Andrews AM, Deputy Minister, Welsh Assembly Government
Peter Holbrook, Chief Executive, Social Enterprise Coalition
Ed Mayo, Chief Executive, Co-operatives UK
Nigel Annett, Managing Director, Welsh Water
Caroline Mason, Operations Director, Investing for Good CIC
For a full programme, please go to www.Voice10.org.
Legal Empowerment Conference 2010: How does PLE advance a culture of civil and social justice ?
10 February, London
This conference and exhibition will explore themes of democratic engagement, social justice, community cohesion and equalities.
Keynote speaker is Lord Bach, parliamentary under secretary of state for justice.
Highlights include a Theatre ADAD performance wth post-performance workshop on theatre in education techniques, table talks, workshops, seminars and panel debate.
For more details: http://www.plenet.org.uk/data/files/12616-ple-y-website-newsletter-legal-emp-conf-2010-layout-1-149.pdf
NCVO Annual Conference 2010: The Good Society - a time for action
23 February, London
Join hundreds of key voluntary sector colleagues at NCVO's prestigious flagship annual event.
Greg Clark, shadow secretary of state for Energy and Climate Change, will discuss his vision for third sector action on climate change.
NCVO chief executive, Stuart Etherington, will give his "state of the sector" address and launch NCVO's Good Society manifesto ready for the general election.
Diana Aviv, the chief executive of Independent Sector, the national leadership forum for America's charitable sector, will talk about how US charities are coping with the recession and a change in President.
The conference includes 12 workshops on topics such as measuring social value, getting ready for the general election and the use of social media.
For more information and to book, call Matt on 020 7520 3160 or visit: http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/annualconference2010
March
Stand and Deliver - people, power and politics - bassac annual conference
3-4 March, Manchester
With cuts in public spending and people feeling the pinch, councillors, communities and local authorities must find new ways of working together.
This conference will explore how local politics can become more people powered. Organisers want to hear your ideas about how this could be done and your experience.
For a list of speakers, workshops and debates, go to the bassac website [url http://www.bassac.org.uk/node/17/
ACEVO Modernisation Conference 2010: Different Times.. Different Challenges - Be Prepared
4 March, Gateshead
Prices: Non-members: £110, early bird price available until 4 February, or £130 thereafter; ACEVO member Price £90, early bird price available until 4 February, or £110 thereafter
This conference is an opportunity to explore the spectrum of challenges which third sector leaders will face in 2010.
Coming through a recession with inevitable public sector spending cuts and a general election in sight, third sector leaders must be ready to adapt to a new reality. As third sector leaders, what are the challenges you will face? How should you respond and who should you influence?
Topics to be covered:
• The impact of political, economic and social change
• Challenges to the sector in 2010
• Leadership in changing times
• The role of the Chair and Chief Executive
• Launch of ACEVO's new professional development package
Book online: http://www.acevo.org.uk/modernisationconference
Or contact the ACEVO events team on 020 7280 4962 or email events@acevo.org.uk
ACEVO Spring Conference 2010: A Joined Up Future for Community Health and Social Care?
25 March, London
Prices: Non-members £170, early bird price available until 25 February, or £190 thereafter; ACEVO member price: £90, early bird price available until 25 February, or £110 thereafter
Government policy has increasingly focused on joining up health and social care (HSC) services. Policy development combined with public spending cuts are likely to accelerate that development. The Government will need to get more bang for the public buck by ensuring that HSC services are more innovative, preventative and joined up.
Topics to be covered include:
• The Government's overarching drive to achieve greater quality, innovation, productivity and a stronger focus on the prevention of illnesses
• The development of the Government's plans for community health services and social care, and what implementation may look like
• The likely impact of public spending cuts on HSC services
• Opportunities for organisations to work together with each other and with the public sector to deliver more joined up services
Book online: http://www.acevo.org.uk/springconference
Or contact the ACEVO events team on 020 7280 4962 or email events@acevo.org.uk
