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The Context
What will the new 'Building a Stronger Civil Society' Strategy and the ‘Big Society’ initiative mean in practical terms for organisations across the third sector? How can charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises ensure they retain their unique and valuable characteristics of independence, campaigning, and strong community ties whilst developing the partnerships and infrastructure necessary for the challenging times ahead?
The Speakers
- Nick Hurd MP - Minister for the Civil Society, Cabinet Office
- Stuart Etherington - Chief Executive, NCVO
- Matt Leach - Chief Executive, Capacity Builders
- Nick Seddon - Deputy Director, Reform
- Helen Hughes - Third Sector National Advisor, Local Government Improvement and Development
- Malcolm Hayday - Chief Executive, Charity Bank
- Craig Dearden Philips - Chair, Speaking Up/ Advocacy Partners
- Pete Alcock - Director, Third Sector Research Centre
- Simon Burrall - Director, Involve
- Julie Wilkes - Chief Executive, 3rd Sector Skills
- Susanne Rauprich - Chief Executive, National Council for Voluntary Youth Services
- Emma Halls - Chief Executive, Prostate Cancer Research Foundation
- Alistair McLean - Chief Executive, Fundraising Standards Board
The Event
This Westminster Briefing Conference will give delegates the opportunity to discuss and be informed on the future of the Third Sector over the course of the next parliament, from both the Government as well as experts in the field. Participants will debate the key issues and opportunities facing the sector over the coming years in terms of service delivery, funding, campaigning and infrastructure. In addition, case studies and workshop sessions will give delegates ideas and examples to take back to their organisations.
For further details please View Full Agenda.
Who should Attend?
Delegates will be drawn from charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises, volunteer organisations, community groups, local authorities (including commissioning, procurement, partnership, community services and third sector liaison officers), the private sector, central government, academia, public services such as education and young people's services, NHS, social services and police.
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