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The voluntary sector: a guided tour

Thursday 15March 2012 (10.15–12.30)
Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA

The voluntary sector: a guided tour is part of the Landscape series run by Involve Yorkshire & Humber.

From providing more services to running the local library to getting people involved in decision-making - the Government wants the voluntary sector to play a bigger role. Charities, the private sector and public agencies are frequnetly urged to work together. And the private and public sectors often need to make better links with their local community or to find partners for service delivery.

But it can be difficult to understand...

what the voluntary and community sector is
why it matters
how it works
what’s going on
what are the big issues?
and who does what?

This session will answer these questions, in the context of Yorkshire and Humber. Book now.

You will

get information about the shape and size of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Yorkshire and Humber
have an opportunity to review how you relate to your local community and voluntary sector
gain an understanding of who’s who in the VCS and how it works
hear from key players in the VCS
get an up to date interpretation of what’s going on with the Government’s plans for the Big Society.

Speakers

Judy Robinson (Chief Executive, Involve Yorkshire & Humber). Involve Yorkshire & Humber is a social business which supports the voluntary and community sector to create a strong society and fair communities, with opportunities for all, throughout the region.
Alex Sobel (General Manager, Social Enterprise Yorkshire and the Humber). SEYH represents, promotes and connects social enterprises across the region.
Julie Robinson (Chief Executive, St Anne’s Community Services). St Anne's is one of the biggest voluntary sector providers in Yorkshire and Humber, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health problems, homeless people, and people with drug or alcohol problems. Services include a variety of housing and accommodation based support and care, day services and community based support.
Mandy Wilson (community consultant and activist). Mandy is currently working with the Community Organisers Programme and Big Local.

Who should attend?

new staff or trustees in voluntary organisations or charities
existing staff taking on broader or more strategic roles
Corporate Social Responsibility leads
commissioners interested in the capacity and potential of the VCS, and the needs of communities.
anyone wanting to understand and relate better to the VCS in Yorkshire and Humber

Price

Involve Yorkshire & Humber member - £38.00
other voluntary and community organisation - £48.00
public sector - £58.00
private sector - £68.00

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Northern Ballet, Leeds