Every one of us has our part to play in creating strong and resilient communities where everyone can feel valued and fulfil their potential.
Come Together
Big Society Network CEO Paul Twivy and Neil O'Connor, CLG Director for Communities & Neighbourhoods are the keynote speakers for Friday's opening plenary, and we'll also be learning from the young people involved in our innovative new youth engagement project, YES.
We'll be offering a range of practical workshops covering:
- Workable models for saving community buildings
- Engaging communities through consultation skills
- New approaches to leadership
- Combating Red Tape
- Renewable energy sources
- Financial sustainability
- Community-led regeneration
- Engaging young people
- Conflict resolution
- Trustee recruitment
- And much more... click on the link for more details on this year's practical workshops,
There'll be opportunities to network and meet your Regional Co-ordinator, as well as participate in the Communities At Risk Question Time session where we'll be looking at how communities will change over the next 10 years and what we can do to help local people remain resilient.
Advice Surgeries will address technical, legal and business planning questions - to be sure of an appointment you can book in advance using the advice surgery booking form - and remember to bring any relevant documents with you.
You don't have to spend all weekend in the conference venue - we'll be arranging visits to the Reading International Solidarity Centre, where delegates can learn about sustainable development in the lush surroundings of the edible forest garden.
Click here to download the conference programme
Click here for delegate prices and the Online Booking Form or call 020 7837 7887 to book. Choose from a range of booking options to suit all budgets - prices start at just £70. We hope to see you there.
With thanks to our sponsors The Social Investment Business.
The conference is also supported by CCLAThird Sector Property and Avalon Software.
The conference hotel: Hilton Reading hotel, Drake Way, Reading RG2 0GQ
Since March we've been re-evaluating our role, our membership and the services we offer, the better to help communities face the challenges that lie ahead. This process started with the publication of our Vision for Neighbourhoods, and on 24th/25th September we're inviting you to attend our annual conference to join the discussion on the future of community action.
Follow the link to read Community Matters' Vision for Neighbourhoods
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