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Events and Training
Forthcoming events in the North West
January
Regional Strategy Consultation events
Across the North West in the five sub-regions
The next phase of consultation on the Regional Strategy for the North West (RS2010) is now under way.
Third sector consultation events will take place in each sub-region on the following dates:
► Environmental Third Sector consultation event: 26th January
► Lancashire: 29th January
► Cheshire: 4th February
► Greater Manchester: 10th February
► Merseyside: 11th February
► Cumbria: 16th February
February
Communities in Control: What does AI have to offer?
Riverside Hotel, Kendal
A North West Together We Can Event focusing on Appreciative Enquiry (AI)
Voice - a taster session
Preston CVS, Units 23/27, Guild Hall Arcade, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HR
A free introductory lunchtime workshop for a training system which increases the impact, effectiveness and influence of you and your organisation, run in partnership by bassac, Preston CVS and VSNW.
Climate Change: Rising to the Challenge
Midland Hotel, Manchester
The event will launch the North West’s revised Climate Change Action Plan for 2010-2012 and refocus on the goal of a low carbon North West.
Diversity - making it real
Manchester
An introductory course to help development workers develop their knowledge and skills to understand diversity and tackle inequality in the organisations they work with.
Pour yourself a cup of ambition
Mancheste
A confidence building project is specially design for unemployed lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people
DTA North West Network Meeting
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BZ
The theme of the day will be: "Unlocking Talent: Creating and Sustaining Local Employment"
Motivating Others
Manchester Metropolitan University, Oxford Road, Manchester
A one-day workship exploring motivation for anyone who has to persuade or motivate people as part of their role.
Masterclass for Small Organisations
Manchester
This event is solely aimed at chief executives and senior managers of small organisations with an annual turnover of £1million or less.
Safeguarding pathways for vulnerable children and children with additional needs
Halton Stadium, Widnes
VCS Engage and GONW event to consider the implications for the VCS around working with Children's Trusts to ensure effective safeguarding Pathways.
Ageing Population Conference 2010
London
The National Ageing Population Conference 2010 - Thursday 25th February - QEII Conference Centre, London
March
Stand and Deliver: bassac's annual conference
Renaissance Marriott Hotel, Manchester
Explore how local politics can become more people powered.
Marmot and the Third Sector: Addressing Health Inequalities Together
Congress Centre, London
A conference organised by the Department of Health’s Third Sector Strategic Partners to discuss the findings and impact of the Marmot Review of health inequalities in England.
Our Choices' Regional Role Model Roadshow and careers advice
Town Hall, Manchester
Project to inspire and promote 12 young Muslim women role models and offer careers' advice.
Preventing Mortgage and Landlord Repossessions: Northwest good practice
Leyland
Hosted by Housing NW and partly aimed at third sector housing and debt advice providers
Attend Thinking Ahead Conference
St. Thomas Centre, Manchester
The Attend Thinking Ahead conference brings together members of the Black community, psychiatrists, ministers of religion, social workers, volunteers, support workers, service users, carers and other mental health
professionals to share their perspectives, skills and knowledge.
April
Measuring Impact: What does the White Paper require? How do you do it?
Kingsway Learning Centre, Widnes
A look at Halton Borough Council's new community engagement framework and a report on other approaches supported by CLG
Still Living with HIV: Building Today for Tomorrow
Manchester Central Convention Complex
As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, George House Trust will be holding a one day National HIV Social Care conference ‘Still Living With HIV: Building Together for Tomorrow’ on Tuesday 20th April 2010 in association with the Second Joint Conference of BHIVA and BASHH that is being held from 20 – 23 April.
Featured Event
Marmot and the Third Sector: Addressing Health Inequalities Together
A conference organised by the Department of Health’s Third Sector Strategic Partners to discuss the findings and impact of the Marmot Review of health inequalities in England.
Latest News
Free workshop to Increase your influence
bassac, Preston CVS and VSNW are running a free introductory workshop to increase the impact, effectiveness and influence of voluntary and community sector groups.
Further information: Voice workshop
UnLtd Level 2 Awards open on 26 February
Awards for social entrepreneurs meeting clearly evidenced need open soon for expressions of interest.
Dept. of Health Looking for New Strategic Partners
Department of Health are now inviting applications for the Department of Health Third Sector Partner Programme for 2010-11.
Events & Trainings
VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West
