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St. Thomas Centre

Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FZ
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VSNW Past Events

Cuts - from rhetoric to reality

The Quaker Meeting House, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BT

This Poverty and Homeless Action event will look at how we will work together to safeguard frontline services as local authorities across Merseyside face further budget reductions

Plugged In - Youth Federation Conference

Daresbury Park Hotel, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4BB

This Youth Federation event offers a unique opportunity to see the local and national direction of youth provision and development as we move through challenging times

Crowdfunding - an alternative to grants

Bridge 5 Mill, 22a Beswick St, Manchester, M14 7HR

This event aims to show how to use the power of social networks to finance projects

Excellence in Volunteer Management 2012

GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Excellence in Volunteer Management is run by Volunteering Greater Manchester, in conjunction with GMCVO and the Volunteer Centre Warrington, and is a learning programme comprising workshop sessions, e-learning exercises and written assessments.

EURO-URHIS 2 Workshop E and Second Scientific Advisory Group Meeting

Manchester

This event will be the first to hear the preliminary results of the unique EURO-URHIS 2 project and contribute to future work

North West Carers Conference

King's House Conference Centre, Sidney St, Manchester, M1 7HB

The NW Transition Alliance, in collaboration with the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services and the NW Carers Leads Network, are hosting this conference to demonstrate how investing in support for carers results in improved outcomes and benefits

Why Equality and Diversity and Why me?

Cheshire Conference and Events at Edgeley Park or Partnership for Learning Charity, Training and Conference Centre, Speke

These events, organised by Assessment North East, will help delegates understand what impact the Equality Act 2010 is having on the public sector procurement process and the effect this will have on their own organisation

Social Return On Investment Practitioner Training

Manchester

This course provides training to a level suitable for trainees seeking to become accredited SROI practioners. It is designed as the first step for individuals considering doing an SROI.

Commissioning for Equality

CUBE, 113-115 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DW

This practical training will help you to connect with the new commissioning environment and improve your organisation's chance of winning government contracts to deliver health and social care services. Based on the National Children's Bureau well received Successful Commissioning training and in response to a recent FaithAction survey of equalities organisations, NCB has developed this training to be topical, practical and of relevance to equalities organisations.

Why Equality and Diversity and Why me?

Preston North End Football Club or Red Hall Hotel Bury

These events, organised by Assessment North East, will help delegates understand what impact the Equality Act 2010 is having on the public sector procurement process and the effect this will have on their own organisation

The Basis Project National Conference

Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, 126 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4JQ

The Basis Project invites you to a conference that will bring together refugee community organisations, refugee support and infrastructure support organisations, and funders to explore ways forward from the current challenges for RCO development.

Managing a Community Building

GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This GMCVO course is aimed at staff, volunteers and trustees who manage or have responsibility for community centres/buildings and other community facilities

Deaf Awareness Event

Chester Library, Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2EF

ACEVO + VSNW Roundtable on Youth Unemployment

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This roundtable will be an opportunity to feed your views into ACEVO's Youth Unemployment Commission which is chaired by David Miliband MP.

LGB&T Partnership Health Learning Day

Liverpool

The National LGB&T Partnership, a Strategic Partner of the Department of Health, is running this event in Liverpool which will look at a range of health based issues

Network for Europe - What can Europe do for you?

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This event will provide the opportunity to learn about current European funding programmes and future opportunities for the VCS in the North West

Campaign for Learning - Working in Partnership

Joining Communities, Lilford House, St Helen's Rd, Leigh, WN7 4HG

The Campaign for Learning in association with Wigan Council are offering you the opportunity to explore new ways of expanding your horizons by working with others

Black Women on the Agenda: Connecting black and minority ethnic women to policy makers

Britannia Hotel, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LA

Oxfam will be bringing together Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women's groups, third sector agencies and policy makers to discuss issues that have a major impact on BME women's lives and make key recommendations for action

Reaching Communities Capital Fund Workshop

GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This GMCVO workshop will help you maximise your chances of a successful application to the Reaching Communities Capital Fund

Supporting independent training providers in collaborative contracting

Online seminar

The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) is running a series of online events for training providers/partnerships to cover the issues facing partnerships and providers involved in Minimum Level Contracting in 2011/12 or planning for 2012/13.

Community Activism and Resilience

Express Networks, 1 George Leigh Street, Manchester M4 5DL

This New Start/CLES think time session provides an enjoyable and interesting opportunity for debate, discussion and new ideas around the future for community activity

Community Rights Made Real: Getting to Grips with the Localism Bill

Anthony Burgess Centre, Engine House Chorlton Mill, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY

This is the second in a series of events around the North West, organised by Urban Forum and NAVCA in partnership with VSNW, to discuss the new community rights and how they will work in practice

Neighbourhoods NW Regional Policy Forum

Manchester Metropolitan University, Gaskell Campus, Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0JA

This Neighbourhoods NW event will provide attendees with the chance to hear from Locality, Re:Generate and St Peter's Partnership about the Community Organisers programme

ACEVO/NCVO Localism Conference 2011

Hilton Metropole, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham B40 1PP

This ACEVO and NCVO event will discuss how localism is evolving both outside and within the VCS sector

Salford Social Media Surgery

Salford Lads' & Girls' Club, St Ignatius Walk, Salford M5 3RX

Salford Social Media Surgery is an initiative of Manchester Net Squared - a volunteer-led collective of people who aim to support those making social change with easy technology

Growing Our Strengths

Luther King House, Brighton Grove, Manchester M14 5JP

This Action for Children event is about showcasing best practice, celebrating achievements and encouraging dialogue about what works best and how this can be evidenced

Future for Public Services

Express Networks, 1 George Leigh Street, Manchester M4 5DL

This New Start/CLES think time session will provide an enjoyable and interesting opportunity for debate, discussion and new ideas around the delivery of public services

From Law into Practice: making the Equality Act 2010 work for you

Emmanuel Centre, 174 Langworthy Road, Salford, M6 5PP

This event, organised by the Rainbow Haven, will see the launch of The Legacy of Legacy, a community-based research project

Healthy Communities: Meeting Needs & Aspirations in Trafford

Waterside Art Centre, Waterside Plaza, Sale, M33 7ZF

This seminar, part of the Our Life and North West Together We Can Autumn Learning Exchange Seminars series, will look at new structures and strategies for improving health and wellbeing in local communities

Localism in Neighbourhoods - Residents Taking Responsibility

Lauries Centre, 142 Claughton Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 6EY

This event, organised by the North West Tenants & Residents Assembly, is open to residents groups and local activists and will look at a range of issues affecting local neighbourhoods

Community Rights Made Real: Getting to Grips with the Localism Act 2011

ELVSRC, Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Building, 62-64 Yorkshire Street, Burnley, BB11 3BT

Learn about the new Community Rights. This is the first in a series of North West events that VSNW is helping to organise that will focus on the new community rights and how they will work in practice. 

Places available in Burnley.
Manchester fully booked.

Volunteering North West / EVDC NW Conference

The Mechanics Centre, Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD

Volunteering North West and the England Volunteering Development Council North West would like to invite you to a conference to mark the European Year of Volunteering 2011 and to have an opportunity to network with colleagues from across the North West region

Personalisation Focus Group

Bizspace – Blackburn, Glenfield Park Business Centre, Blakewater Road, Blackburn, BB1 5QH

Merseyside Disability Federation is inviting you to take part in a ‘Personalisation Focus Session’ on behalf of North West Disability Infrastructure Partnership (NWDIP)

Growing Our Strengths Promote and Discover Event

Warrington

This event is aimed at driving change and improvement in the sector by showcasing best practice and encouraging engagement in discussing work with vulnerable families

Can plural models for service delivery deliver great social outcomes as well as efficiencies?

Express Networks, 1 George Leigh Street, Manchester M4 5DL

This New Start/CLES think time session provides an enjoyable and interesting opportunity for debate, discussion and new ideas around different options for delivering services

Fresh to Your Desk

Scott Bader Room, Holyoake House, Hanover St, Manchester, M60 0AS

This event, organised by Feeding Manchester, is for anyone who would like to get together with colleagues to source affordable, healthy and ethical products direct to your workplace

An Introduction to Therapeutic Work with People with Learning Disabilities

University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE

The University of Central Lancashire is hosting two one day workshops for attendees to learn more about suitable and meaningful interventions when working therapeutically with people with learning disabilities

Big society, good society, our society: reshaping society and why it matters

Express Networks, 1 George Leigh Street, Manchester M4 5DL

This New Start/CLES think time session provide an enjoyable and interesting opportunity for debate, discussion and new ideas around different ideas for society

Collecting and Interpreting Data to Make Your Point

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This GMCVO event has a choice of two workshops which look at research methods and interpreting findings

Conference on Resilience and Survival Strategies

The Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD

This one day conference, organised by Community North West, will provide some key survival strategies and other valuable resources for smaller community groups

Opening Doors: Clinks' Sustainable Funding Roadshow in the North West

GHS Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JN

This free event, organised by Clinks, 5CP and VSNW, aims to support small and medium sized VCS groups working with offenders to creatively explore intelligent and constructive ways forward.

Opening Doors features:
► Vital perspectives on the future of commissioning criminal justice services (Clinks + NOMS NW)
► Expert workshops on being sustainable & strategic
► Updates on voluntary sector engagement in the delivery pilots
► One-to-one specialist advice sessions

Local Economic Development and Tackling Poverty: Making the Links

Express Networks, 1 George Leigh Street, Manchester M4 5DL

This New Start/CLES think time session will provide an enjoyable and interesting opportunity for debate, discussion and new ideas on local economic development

The Truth About TB - Training for Third Sector Organisations

Manchester

This two day workshop, organised by TB Alert, will give you the knowledge, guidance and access to resources to raise awareness of TB amongst local at-risk communities

futureMANCHESTER Sustainability Festival

Various locations in Manchester

futureMANCHESTER, the city's festival of all things sustainable and environmentally friendly, will return for a second year with a jam-packed schedule of events, talks and workshops for everyone to enjoy

Turn2us Financial Workshop

ADA House, 77 Thompson St, Manchester, M4 5FY

Turn2us are inviting support workers and volunteers who work with people in financial need to attend a free training workshop

From Rhetoric to Reality: the case for values in work

'The Light', Rights and Humanity's International Centre of Excellence in Human Rights and Responsbilities, Royal Liver Building, Pier Head, Liverpool

This Rights and Humanity event is for key leaders and thinkers of any size or sector of organisation to explore the merits of consciously harnessing human values

Manchester Net Tuesday - November

Manchester Digital Laboratory, 36-40 Edge Street, Manchester

Net Tuesdays are organised by Manchester Net Squared and are free monthly gatherings that focus on use of technology for social change

Prosperity for All? GMCVO AGM and Presentation

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This is the GMCVO annual general meeting with a keynote speech by Clive Memmott, chief executive of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce 

Get Involved with Parliament

ABCC Community Corner, Lower Level, Richmond Park, Liverpool, L6 5AD

This free Parliament event is a good opportunity to understand more about the work of the UK and European Parliament, and the relationship between the two

Social Return on Investment Practitioner Training

Manchester

This course, organised by The SROI Network, provides practitioner training on Social Return on Investment

Localism - coming to your area soon

Hotel Russell, 1-8 Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 5BE

You will join like-minded localists from around the country coming together to get their local issues heard by Westminster and Whitehall at the 'Localism - coming to your area soon' NAVCA Conference

So! VolTech - North West Conference on Social Media & Technology

Blackpool

So! VolTech is a North West Conference on Social Media & Technology for the Voluntary Sector. With voluntary sector organisations having to move quickly with current social media trends and technology advances, it is important to share good practice and get together as a group to discuss the issues and find the solutions.

Healthy Communities: Taking Action in Blackburn with Darwen

Boulevard Resource Centre, Blackburn BB1 1EZ

As part of the Our Life and North West Together We Can Autumn Learning Exchange Seminars series, Blackburn with Darwen Council and CVS will showcase some of their successful health initiatives

The People's Budget - Tameside Workshop

Conference Room, 131 Katherine Street (Age UK Building), Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7AW

This workshop, organised by T3SC, could help you to have a greater say in how public budgets are spent in Tameside

Manchester Beacon Summit - Annual Celebration

King's House Conference Centre, King's Church, Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB

The Summit, organised by Manchester Beacon, will allow you to share and discover practical and creative ways to enhance community and public engagement through workshops, participant-led sessions, networking and the marketplace.

Winning Public Services Contracts Masterclasses

Salford Innovation Forum, Innovation Park, Frederick Road, Salford, M6 6FP

This two day course, supported by the Local Government Association and the North West Improvement and Efficiency Partnership, will help to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence of third sector organisations to tender for public sector contracts

The Equality Deficit - defending opportunity and fairness against the cuts

Congress House, Great Russell St, London WC1B 3LS

This TUC conference brings together a host of speakers from the trade unions, voluntary sector, campaigners, researchers and writers to share strategies and tools to defend opportunity and fairness

Growing Our Strengths Promote and Discover Event

Cumbria

This event is aimed at driving change and improvement in the sector by showcasing best practice and encouraging engagement in discussing work with vulnerable families

New Start/CLES Think Time - Return of the riots

Express Networks, 1 George Leigh Street, Manchester M4 5DL

New Start/CLES think time sessions provide an enjoyable and interesting opportunity for debate, discussion and new ideas. Facilitated by a CLES member of staff, they are small scale to encourage active participation and offer a chance to think about the future and about the lessons from the past.

Salford Social Media Surgery

Salford Lads' & Girls' Club, St Ignatius Walk, Salford M5 3RX

Salford Social Media Surgery is an initiative of Manchester Net Squared - a volunteer-led collective of people who aim to support those making social change with easy technology

Research Tools for the Third Sector

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This GMCVO event will look at two tools available to increase knowledge for the third sector

Moving Upstream: The Triple Prize of Preventative Government

Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP

This lecture, organised by the Centre for Local Policy Studies at Edge Hill University, will be given by Anna Coote, Head of Social Policy at the new economic foundation

Developing a Network for BAME Organisations working in the Criminal Justice System

Moss Side & Hulme Community Development Trust, Windrush Millennium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Manchester, M16 7WD

This Black Training & Enterprise Group event, in partnership with Clinks, is to establish a network for BAME civil society organisations working within criminal justice

From Law into Practice - Equality Act 2010

London Scottish House, 24 Mount St, Manchester, M2 3NN

This Manchester BME Network event will ensure your organisation has an increased awareness and knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and will enable you to challenge and influence public sector decisions affecting your service users and communities

Resilience for Community Groups

Prescap, Arts & Media Centre, Fox St, Preston, PR1 2AB

This is one of a series of Survival Seminars, organised by Community North West,  and it will bring together expert national speakers and case studies from local community groups as well as provide some key survival strategies and other valuable resources

Building Consortia and Working in Partnerships

CUBE, 113-115 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DW

This National Children's Bureau one day introductory course is aimed at children and young people's voluntary and community (VCS) organisations who are looking to form consortia and partnerships in order to be able to bid for public service contracts

Staying Connected Conference

Park Hall Hotel, Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7 5LP

This major event, organised by 5050 vision and Future North West - the North West Forum on Ageing, will give you the opportunity to contribute to how the ageing issues and opportunities are perceived and dealt with in the North West

Parliament Week 2011 - Manchester Event

People's History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER

The Houses of Parliament Outreach Service are running a free event in Manchester that aims to build greater awareness, understanding of and engagement with parliamentary democracy

Locality '11: Communities Ambitious for Change

The Palace Hotel, Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA

This is the first national Locality convention. With over 500 community-led regeneration practitioners and supporters expected to attend, Locality ’11 will be the largest event of its kind across the country.

Can Fairness Commissions reduce inequality in the North West?

Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS

Are you concerned about rising social and economic inequalities and looking for ways to work together locally to reduce inequality?  Equality Group NW has organised a half-day event to discuss Fairness Commissions

Big Society? Snapshots from the front line

International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Engine House, Chorlton Mill, Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY

This one day conference, organised by Manchester Metropolitan University, will discuss different aspects of communities and community organisation

Empowering the Voluntary Sector

GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This training, delivered by NAVCA, explains to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations how they can use the Compact and public law to hold public bodies accountable for unfair decisions and actions that they may take.
 

ACEVO Health & Social Care Conference

Liverpool

This ACEVO conference will give delegates an update on how the landscape is shifting, how it will continue to shift over the coming months, and how third sector organisations can engage at a crucial stage in the formation of new systems in health and social care

The Challenge Network Volunteer Fair

DW Stadium (Marquee), Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH

Does you charity, group or organisation need volunteers or offer young people aged 16 any training or further education opportunities?

National Take Part Day 2011

Manchester Metropolitan University, Didsbury Campus, 799 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2RR

This Manchester Metropolitan University event, in association with Goldsmiths and the University of Lincoln, will provide an opportunity to meet with other Takepart Network members and share in thematic workshops, explore current issues and initiatives and learn more about the findings from the ESRC Taking Part? Capacity Building Cluster

Growing Our Strengths Promote and Discover Event

Liverpool

This event is aimed at driving change and improvement in the sector by showcasing best practice and encouraging engagement in discussing work with vulnerable families

Working Creatively with Young People

Chinese Arts Centre, Market Buildings, Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1EU

This event, part of the 42nd Street Headz-Up training series, is for participants to have an understanding of the theory and to increase their knowledge of working creatively with young people

Introduction to Marketing

GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This one day GMCVO course will familiarise you with all the basic marketing "know how" including knowing your audience and how to reach them, dealing with the press and improving your newsletters and leaflets

Effective Commissioning: services for young people

St Helens Town Hall, St Helens

This event will explore how services for young people can be effectively commissioned and the implications for VCS groups. This is a joint event organised by NW Regional Youth Work Unit, Children & Young People NW and VSNW with the support of St Helens Council.

Housing North West Annual Conference

Preston Marriott, Garstang Road, Preston, PR3 5JB

This Housing North West event will hear an overview of government policy and direction of travel on national housing strategy and supporting growth along with the role of the private rented sector in meeting housing need and the government's priority in tackling empty homes. There will also be an opportunity to consider how this applies and impacts on the North West.

Northern Regeneration Summit 2011

The Point, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Talbot Road, Manchester, M16 0PX

This 7th Annual Northern Summit event will enable you to join regeneration and development experts, Government representatives and your peers to get the latest policy updates, expert advice and case studies specific to the North to ensure regeneration momentum is maintained and to gain solutions to the toughest challenges you are facing now

Heart of Mersey AGM

World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN

The Heart of Mersey Annual General Meeting 2011 features guest speakers including Gerard Hastings, Professor of Social Marketing at Stirling University and Director of the Institute for Social Marketing and the Cancer Research UK Centre for Tobacco Control Research.

Resilience for Community Groups

The Gateway, 85/101 Sankey Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1SR

This is one of a series of Survival Seminars, organised by Community North West,  and it will bring together expert national speakers and case studies from local community groups as well as provide some key survival strategies and other valuable resources

Open for all?

King's Conference Centre, Manchester

National policy, regional issues and the role of the VCS in an age of Localism. VSNW annual conference and AGM.

The Truth About TB - Training for Third Sector Organisations

Liverpool

This two day workshop, organised by TB Alert, will give you the knowledge, guidance and access to resources to raise awareness of TB amongst local at-risk communities

Through the window: how are women affected by the riots?

Friends Meeting House, Mount St, Manchester, M2 5NS

At this event, organised by thinkingwomen, you can hear a number of speakers give their perspective on the riots and participate in a discussion about how women are affected

Head-z Up Training - Depression and Anxiety

Chinese Arts Centre, Market Buildings, Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1EU

This 42nd Street project, funded by Comic Relief, is running a number of training courses designed to equip local professionals and volunteers working with young people with improved knowledge, skills and confidence in responding to the mental health needs of young people

ACEVO North Conference: Leading Change in the Third Sector

Manchester

This ACEVO conference focuses on managing and leading change in a financially challenging environment. Attend this conference to take advantage of an ideal opportunity to network with and hear from leading thinkers on the state of the sector and learn how your organisation can best adapt to cuts.

 

Future of Services to Children & Young People Seminar

GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This seminar, in partnership with the North West Regional Youth Work Unit, will discuss the future direction and priorities for services to young people 

Resilience for Community Groups

ACE Centre, Cross Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7NN

This is one of a series of Survival Seminars, organised by Community North West,  and it will bring together expert national speakers and case studies from local community groups as well as provide some key survival strategies and other valuable resources

Facilitation - With a Creative Flair!

Cornerhouse, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NH

As part of the Artsplan Professional Development Programme, this Artswork event provides an introduction to a creative approach to group facilitation. It aims to encourage, develop and inspire those with responsibility to lead others through a facilitative process, be it for the purposes of team building, consultation, idea generation or training.

Understanding Self Harm

Chinese Arts Centre, Market Buildings, Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1EU

The 42nd Street Headz-Up project, funded by Comic Relief, is running a number of training courses designed to equip local professionals and volunteers working with young people with improved knowledge, skills and confidence in responding to the mental health needs of young people.

Creating Better Neighbourhoods - Communities planning for a better future

Gujarat Hindu Society, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JN

The Community Alliance, a partnership between Locality and Community Matters, are pleased to present their 4^th annual event which focuses on the opportunities that neighbourhood planning presents to communities

Procurement in the NHS 2011: every penny counts

Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB

Now in its third year 'Procurement in the NHS' has established itself as the leading procurement conference for health sector professionals to meet and dicuss the future of the industry and where savings and efficiencies can be made without disrupting frontline services

Introduction to Counselling Skills

GMCVO Training, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Making Human Rights Happen

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This event is part of The British Institute of Human Rights' National Human Rights Tour and is being held to celebrate the Human Rights Act, look at how human rights relate to the Coalition's plans, and address human rights issues both nationally and regionally

Work Programme Network Meeting

GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

A forum for VCS organisations engaged in the programme's delivery 

Accrediting Alcohol Education through the Youth Achievement Awards

Liverpool

This UK Youth training event aims to introduce participants to the Drinkaware Trust/UK Youth Drinkaware Challenges Initiative, raise participant's awareness of the opportunities for raising young people's alcohol awareness through the Youth Achievement Awards and explore good practice when dealing with alcohol issues with young people

Empowering the Voluntary Sector workshops

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Learn how to use the Compact and public law to hold public bodies to account

Co-operatives North West Annual Conference and AGM

Holyoake House, Hanover Street, Manchester, M60 0AS

This conference echoes the theme of Co-operatives Fortnight 2011, ‘Yours to Share’, and there is a full and exciting programme for Co-operatives, Social Enterprises and anyone interested in the Co-operative and Mutual Sector

Connecting People Into Power

Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester, M2 5NS

At this Our Life event, you can hear Thomas Neumark from the RSA talk about his Connected Communities research and what it means for you

England Volunteering Development Council NW meeting

Gujurat Hindu Society, Preston

Open to all volunteer-involving organisations in the North West 

CLES Summit 2011 - Making Places Better

Barnes Wallis Building, The University of Manchester, Sackville Street, Manchester, M13 9PL

It has been a turbulent year for everyone working in our communities, particularly for economic development and regeneration. The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) Summit 2011 will take stock of the changes we've encountered and consider some of the current challenges

Who Cares? Effective Support for Young Adult Carers

Manchester

This National Institute of Adult Continuing Education training sesson is targeted at staff across a range of sectors and roles whose work involves (or could potentially involve) contact with young adult carers, aged 16-25

Disability Awareness Day 2011

Walton Hall Gardens, Lea Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6SN

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of this event, the largest European voluntary led disability exhibition. It is expected to attract over 250 exhibitors and over 25,000 visitors from across the UK

ACEVO North West CEO Forum

Liverpool

Discuss the issues most pertinent to the sector in the region

Empathy in Leadership

North West Employers, 6th Floor Delphian House, Riverside, New Bailey Street, Manchester, M3 5AP

This one day North West Employers course aims to enable participants to effectively use empathy as a leadership tool and to be able to more effectively translate strategy into action

Time Management

North West Employers, 6th Floor Delphian House, Riverside, New Bailey Street, Manchester, M3 5AP

This course, organised by North West Employers, aims to enable participants to deal with their workload more effectively through applying the principles of time management

Locality Network Meeting - The Social Networks

Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Road, Liverpool, L8 1TH

This Locality event will provide information on policy developments, funding news and updates on Locality's programmes and how you could benefit. It is aimed at Locality members, associates and partners

ACEVO Social Enterprise Special Interest Group

Manchester

First meeting of the new group 

The Big Society, Community Activism and Equality

Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Blackburn Road, Clayton Le Moors, Blackburn, BB5 5JP

This is the Centre for Local Policy Studies' 4th Annual Summer School and Open Forum. It offers a mixed programme of presentations, practical seminars and discussion forums to discuss a number of questions raised by the Big Society debate

Immunity to Change

North West Employers, 6th Floor Delphian House, Riverside, New Bailey Street, Manchester, M3 5AP

This course, organised by North West Employers, provides the background to why 'immunity to change' is so common and guides you through a simple process that may well help you to overcome it!

CEO Summit

London

The main focus for discussion at the ACEVO 2011 CEO Summit will be how to survive and thrive in current times. The Summit will look at the leadership and management challenges currently faced by CEOs

Charity Media Skills and Copywriting

Central Manchester

These two popular half-day seminars, organised by ngo media, are particularly suitable for small organisations and give an introduction and useful information for the areas of charity media skills and copywriting

Big Society: Rural Action

Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

The Eden Valley Big Society Vanguard is the only rural Big Society vanguard in the country. This is your opportunity to ask questions and discuss projects and ideas with local people in the communities that have been involved

West Cumbria Funding Fair 2011

The Wave Centre, Irish Street, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AD

This event, organised by Cumbria CVS, gives you the opportunity to meet with local, regional and national funders to discuss your needs and attend a choice of funding presentations and workshops

BME Women - Leadership, Involvement and Influencing Change

Holiday Inn Warrington, Woolston Grange Avenue, Warrington, WA1 4PX

This two day women only residential event, organised by Merseyside BME Legacy Project and CEMVO, will help you to explore and improve your leadership skills

Strategic Planning for CEOs and their Executive Teams

Manchester

This ACEVO workshop will help you craft a realistic and impactful strategic plan that will engage and align key stakeholders

Future Leaders Summit

London

This summit will provide practical support for future leaders and senior managers helping them to understand the journey to becoming a CEO

Strengthening North West Women's Voices

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This Women's Solidarity Forum event will bring together the Women's Sector in the North West and provide an opportunity for everyone to hear about and identify ways to strengthen their voices as well as input into key national research

Equality, Big Society and Localism Roundtable events

Across the North West

A series of roundtable events over the next 3 weeks will explore the impact of Government policy on VCS equality groups and the communities they support. Government policy to be considered will include: Health reforms, Big Society, Localism, Welfare reforms and local economic development policy.

Grief and Bereavement in Children and Young People

The Environment Resource Centre, 499-511 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6DH

This informative and participative workshop aims to help staff gain an understanding of the effects of loss, death and grief on a child or young person and to recognise helpful ways of supporting a child or young person through their bereavement

North West CEO Forum

Manchester

ACEVO holds a regular regional CEO Forum to provide the opportunity to discuss issues which are most pertinent to the sector in the North West

Introduction to Tendering Workshop

The Gateway Centre, 85-101 Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1SR

This workshop is the first in a series of tendering skills workshops organised by Greater Merseyside Tendering and Procurement Support Service and Tender Management Community Services CIC to understand what tendering is all about

Faith Action: Fast Track to Funding

Community Revival, Manchester

Wondering where to look for funding?  Want to write a grant application but you have no idea where to start?  Need to know how to display a budget correctly without an accounting degree?
 

Patient access to GP health records - Enabling Patient Informed Choice

Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester

Due to level of interest this is a repeat of the event run on 12th April.  It is a half day workshop to understand more about the benefits of, and issues surrounding, patient access to GP health records.

Building Consortia & Working in Partnership

St James' Building, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EJ

The National Children's Bureau have developed this training course for attendees to find out about forming consortia and partnerships in order to bid for public service contracts

Funding Fair

The Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess St, Manchester, M1 6DD

The GIO Project, part of Third Sector Essentials, has organised a Funding Fair as an opportunity to meet funders, attend 'how to' workshops, network and hear keynote presentations on diversifying income

National Centre for Diversity Annual Conference

City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, M11 3FF

This conference will enable you to learn about good and innovative practice around equality and diversity as well as providing you with a valuable opportunity to network with others

 

NCIA Assembly: putting the politics back into voluntary action

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Free event 

Islamic Cultural Awareness

LGEC, 18a Ribblesdale Place, Preston, PR1 3NA

This Lancashire Global Education Centre workshop is for anyone interested in gaining insight into Islamic faith in order to become more competent when working with the Muslim community

Introduction to Philosophy for Children

LGEC, 18a Ribblesdale Place, Preston, PR1 3NA

Have you heard of P4C and want to learn more? This twilight session, organised by Lancashire Global Education Centre, offers an introduction to 'Philosophy for Children' (P4C), a participatory methodology that develops key thinking and oracy skills

Small Organisations Spring Masterclass

Manchester

This ACEVO small organisation masterclass focuses on finance, collaboration, HR and pensions and maximising gift aid. It will provide delegates with the opportunity to hear from experts in these areas from the voluntary and commercial sector.

Influencing Parliament

GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

As part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series, this free GMCVO and VSNW event will explore what Parliament is and how third sector groups can effectively engage with it

In Our Own Hands: Improving Information and Advice for Later Life Decision Making

Manchester

These conferences provide the opportunity for delegates to find out more about the links to emerging policy agendas, to share knowledge and experience, and to discuss how to work together to shape future provision of housing and care advice for older people.

Northern Flood Conference

University of Cumbria, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HH

This conference has been put together by a group of concerned organisations and proactive flood actions groups. It aims to enpower flood actions groups, debate the common issues and agree a way forward

National Citizens Service (NCS) Seminar

Liverpool

VSNW seminar with Cabinet Office about the future delivery of NCS

Fundraising Fair

Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB

This event contains a number of workshops giving practical tips and solutions for making the most of your fundraising

Takeaways Unwrapped

Liverpool John Moores University Art and Design Centre

Takeaways will be the focus of this half day conference led by Heart of Mersey's Food and Nutrition Programme to coincide with World Health Day. Heart of Mersey will also be launching a briefing paper on takeaway foods to improve the evidence base on issues such as trans fats

How do CEOs drive change

Manchester

This lunchtime ACEVO session will discuss the challenges CEOs face in the year ahead and how to overcome them and work in a changing environment

Influencing Parliament for LGB&T Communities

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Number 5 Richmond Street, Manchester M1 3HF

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, in association with VSNW and Parliamentary Outreach, is hosting an event for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) voluntary groups and communities to understand how Parliament works and how to engage with it

Injustice, Inequality and the Cuts

Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester, M2 5NS

Danny Dorling, professor of geography at Sheffield University, will be speaking at this public meeting organised by Equality NW (affiliated to the Equality Trust). This meeting is also the launch of the paperback version of his book Injustice.

Spring into Enterprise!

Evergreen Community Centre, Bluebell Lane, Penrith, CA11 7LH

This Cumbria CVS event aims to provide information about social enterprises and how they work

Fuel Poverty, Climate Change, Jobs - time for radical action on climate?

St James House, 20 St James Road, Liverpool, L1 7BY

This public meeting has been organised by the Stop Climiate Chaos Coalition as part of the Big Climate Reconnection to put pressure on MPs to support amendments to the Energy Bill

State of the Sector Conference

Rheged, Penrith

This conference, run by Cumbria CVS and the Northern Rock Foundation, will help establish the needs of the third sector in Cumbria and contribute to future planning.  

Resistance and Renewal! Community Development in the 'Big Society' Conference

GHS Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JN

This regional conference, organised by Communities North West and Alison Gilchrist on behalf of North West Together We Can, will discuss how to take forward the NWTWC community development strategy in the context of the 'big society' agenda

Welfare, Employment and Skills 2011

QEII Conference Centre, Central London

A national discussion on ensuring the UK has the required skills sets to create an advanced and highly competitive workforce in sustainable employment.

Community of Interest Study Visit: Social Enterprise

United Estates of Wythenshawe, Broadoak Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 9WF

This study visit, organised by Neighbourhoods NW, will be an opportunity to discover more about the practicalities and benefits of social enterprises

British Politics and Europe - Seminar

West Reception Room, Liverpool Town Hall, High Street, Liverpool, L2 3SW

This seminar seeks to explore the impact the new coalition government is having on the UK's relationship with EU institutions and other member states and on the dynamics of the European debate within the main parties.

Community of Interest Study Visit: Partnership Working

Debdale Reservoir Allotments, Cow Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8PS

This study visit organised by Neighbourhoods NW will bring together a variety of organisations, communities and practitioners to explore key challenges facing them and the role that effective partnership working plays in enabling groups

COMPASS: Setting A New Course

151 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2AH

This 'Exploring Collaborations' event is both a launch of the new COMPASS office and an information and networking event

Are They Safe Workshop

Irish Community Care Merseyside, 151 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2AH

This one day Safe Network workshop aims to give participants an opportunity to explore how they can make best use of the 'Are they safe' pack

Listen, Value and Invest in the Equality Sector: Is Big Society Big on Equality?

Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NH

A national conference for equality and human rights practitioners working across England

How to Survive and Thrive

Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

A one day governance conference for Directors, Trustees, Management Committee Members and others in the third sector organised by Cumbria CVS

Responding to Government Policies Whilst Achieving Efficiencies

The Gujarat Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JN

This Neighbourhoods NW event will discuss how to deliver efficiencies at the same time as managing service user expectations within neighbourhoods

Future of EU Funds in the North West

Manchester City Centre

North West Network in conjunction with Third Sector European Network (TSEN) will be holding a one day conference on the future of European funds in the North West

The Big Society in the North Conference

The Adelphi Hotel, Ranelagh Place, Liverpool, L3 5UL

This one day conference will address how the Big Society will work in practice and the impact that it will have on you and your organisation.

 

Human Rights and Healthcare - Liverpool

Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT

This one day event is aimed at voluntary sector organisations, working in health and social care within the Liverpool area, to attend a day of training and discussion on the practical use of human rights

Tendering For Health and Social Care/Personalisation

Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT

This one day Target: Wellbeing event will cover the main aspects of the commissioning landscape and an understanding of the area of personalisation

ACEVO North West CEO Forum

Central Manchester

ACEVO is holding a regular regional CEO Forum, in association with DWF and VSNW, to provide the opportunity for third sector leaders to discuss the issues which are most pertinent to the sector in the North West

Managing Community Expectations in the Current Economic Climate

The Neurosupport Centre, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR

This half day event is organised by Neighbourhoods NW and gives an introduction to the options and opportunities involved in managing service user expectations in our neighbourhoods

Community Rights Consultation

Manchester

The Department for Communities and Local Government are holding a consultation event on the Community Right to Buy and the Community Right to Challenge

From Funding to Finance

Liverpool CVS, 151 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2AH

This Greater Merseyside ChangeUp Tendering and Procurement Support (TaPS) seminar will focus on the emergent social finance and investment market

Funding the Future Conference

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, London

Hear 50 speakers from Government, statutory funders, Lottery distributors and grant-making trusts on how to fund your work in 2011-2012

Influencing Parliament with the Localism and Health Bills

The Lesbian and Gay Foundation, Number 5 Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HF

As part of the VSNW 'Get Involved' series of events, this event will explore:

► What Parliament is and what it does
► How voluntary and community sector groups can effectively engage with Parliament 
► The passage of a bill and how to influence it, particularly through the Localism and Health Bills

Adult Education & The Big Society

The Peoples History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER

The Workers Educational Association have organised a one day event for community activists and practitioners working with local community organisations to discuss community empowerment across the region and connect and strengthen local community links and networks

Making Winning Presentations

Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT

This one day Target: Wellbeing event will discuss how to prepare for and deliver effective presentations

The future for Community Ownership and Asset Transfer

Manchester (venue tbc)

Helping to make the Big Society a reality

Healthy Communities in the North West - Warrington

The Gateway, Warrington

Public Health White Paper: Healthy Lives, Healthy People Information and Consultation Event

 

Managing Contracts and Delivering Public Service Contracts

EMF House, 12 Charlotte Street, Manchester, M1 4FL

This free CEMVO training event will provide an insight into managing contracts and ensuring quality contract delivery

Community Owned Housing Conference

Lancaster House Hotel Conference Centre, Green Lane, Ellel, Lancaster, LA1 4GL

This one day conference, organised by the Development Trusts Association, will contain current thinking and discussion on the contribution that Community Enterprise, Development Trusts and Community Land Trusts can make to the housing agenda.

The Poverty and Human Rights Roadshow

The People's History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER

The British Institute of Human Rights and the Equality and Human Rights Commission invite you to an insightful one day event looking at the potential to use human rights to tackle poverty and strengthen public services in the UK

Social Media

Oldham Community Leisure, Lord St, Oldham, OL1 3HA

This half day Target: Wellbeing event will teach you how to identify the most relevant platforms for your stakeholders and take advantage of free ways to boost your profile and communicate online

Influencing Parliament

Blackburne House, Blackburne Place, Off Hope Street, Liverpool, L8 7PE

As part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series, this training session will explore how Parliament works and key ways to engage with it.

Healthy Communities in the North West - Preston

Gujarat Hindu Society Centre, Preston

Public Health White Paper: Healthy Lives, Healthy People Information and Consultation Event

Managing Contracts

Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT

This Target: Wellbeing session will help you to understand the importance of contracts and their terminology

The Truth about TB

Blackburn

TB in your community - a Seminar for third sector leaders exploring rising levels of tuberculosis in communities that experience health inequalities.

Rehabilitation Revolution: discovering what's possible

GHS Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8JN

What is the 'Rehabilitation Revolution'?

What are the opportunities for the voluntary and community sector in the North West?

How can we make the most of VCS expertise in housing, employment, and health and social care?

Monitoring and Evaluation

EMF House, 12 Charlotte Street, Manchester, M1 4FL

This half day CEMVO training will discuss the role and requirements of monitoring and evaluating within the areas of commissioning and contracting.

Writing Winning Tenders

Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT

This one day course has been organised by Target: Wellbeing and will enable you to understand how to develop and present tender information

Chester Voluntary Action Funding Conference 2011

Chester Racecourse (County Stand), Chester, CH1 2LY

This one day Chester Voluntary Action conference includes a number of speakers, engaging workshops and networking with peers from across the sector.

Using CEDAW in the UK

TBC

This one day training session will raise awareness about the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

The Langley/Middleton Well Women Centre: Health Together Event

Middleton Arena

Showcase your work, promote your service or recruit volunteers

Bury Mental Health Summit

Bury Football Club, Gigg Lane, Bury, BL9 9HR

This summit, organised by Rethink, is an opportunity for service users and carers in the Bury area to have a say about how access to treatment and support for mental health can be improved.

Localism...Organising For Success

ACE Centre, Cross St, Nelson, BB9 7NN

This one day conference, organised by North West Tenants & Residents Assembly and North West Community Activists Network, will discuss how neighbourhood groups and local residents can be empowered and supported to organise and deliver benefits for their communities

Creating Your Tender Toolkit

Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT

This event, organised by Target: Wellbeing, will enable you to understand what a tender toolkit is and how to create one

Introduction to Social Enterprise Model

EMF House, 12 Charlotte Street, Manchester, M1 4FL

This half day event, organised by CEMVO, will give an understanding of the social enterprise model and what is required to set up a social enterprise

Demystifying the Tendering Process

Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT

This session, organised by Target: Wellbeing, will enable you to understand principles of procurement and tendering including the public sector rules and market

Working in Partnership and Collaboratively

EMF House, 12 Charlotte Street, Manchester, M1 4FL

This one day event, organised by CEMVO, will discuss how you build partnerships and collaborate with others, and the benefits you can realise from this

The Value of Positive Thinking

Central Manchester

This workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to be effective in increasing their positivity within their professional and personal lives.

Health and Housing: keeping the conversation going

Reebok Stadium, Bolton

 A free event bringing together housing and health professionals

Opening the Doors to Participation

Liverpool Town Hall, Liverpool, L2 3SW

This one day  Local Budget Learning Network Event, organised by the Big Society Network, will be a chance to share and learn from real practical experiences of giving people a say on their local budgets across the country.

Video Training

Groundwork NW, First Floor, Fourways House, 57 Hilton St, Manchester, M1 2EJ

This half day session, organised by Target: Wellbeing, will cover how to plan for and create a video about your project, and how to put these videos on websites

Strategic Planning: Supporting Groups

GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Strategic planning can help your groups develop a clear direction and respond to change, enabling them to become more effective at meeting the needs of users, funders and other stakeholders.

Modernising Volunteering Conference

GMCVO, St Thomas Centre

This is a one-day conference for everyone who wants to be at the forefront of volunteering developments in the North West and to help pave the way to the ‘Big Society.’

Assessing Fairness in the North West: The NW E&DG Meeting

British Council, Manchester

How equal is the Government's fairness-based approach to equality? What are the burning equality issues for the North West?

Community philosophy workshop

Greater Manchester

Contour Housing Group's Very Philosophical brings together a 'community' of people in an enquiring discussion. 

Modernising Commissioning Workshop

The Boardroom, 4th Floor, The Media Factory, Cold Bath Street, Preston PR1 2XS

This workshop seeks to provide feedback to the Modernising Commissioning Green Paper

Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Conference: What Now?

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

A free all day event for anyone interested in the future of Equality & Human Rights.

Big Society: Equalities and Social Justice

First Asian Support Trust/CS+, 389 Waterloo Centre, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 9AB

This event will provide an opportunity to explore and discuss issues surrounding the Big Society and the widening gap between rich and poor, and why Big Society must be underpinned by social justice
 

Involving children and young people in your work - free training for BAME and faith-based groups

Manchester

NCB's Speak In project is working with Participation Works to deliver a series of free training events across England. The training aims to build the capacity of smaller BAME and faith-based organisations and assist them to engage children effectively in their work.

Transgender life - Challenging Times, Challenging Issues

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Number 5, Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HF

This event is a masterclass for those supporting / working with, for and on behalf of the Trans community in the public & voluntary sectors and beyond.

Church Action on Poverty 2010 Annual Conference

St Peter's House, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9GH

This event will bring together individuals and organisation from across the UK for a day of action, learning and prayer

3rd CVS Rural Roadshow

Farmer Ted's, Flatman's Lane, Downholland, L39 7HW

This event is organised by West Lancashire CVS, and is an opportunity to receive CVS advice and to network.

'Islamic Cultural Awareness' workshop

Preston

The workshop is for anyone interested in gaining insight into Islamic faith in order to become more competent when working with the Muslim community

Target: Wellbeing annual celebration and showcase

Gujurat Hindu Society, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JN

Inspirational presentations and an exhibition from projects and programmes across the Target: Wellbeing portfolio

Regional Autism Strategic Stakeholder Planning Event

Preston

A Regional Autism Strategic Stakeholder Planning Event to facilitate the development of a Regional Delivery and Action Plan is taking place.   It is essential that all those with an interest in shaping this Plan attend.

 

North West Consultation - Choice & Control and Information Revolution

NHS NW is holding a consultation event at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, on 29th November 2010

Invitation to regional white paper ‘choice and information’ engagement event

Reebok Stadium, Bolton

NHS NW is holding an event to discuss the latest NHS Health White Paper consultation documents - Greater Choice and Control and An Information Revolution.

Reclaiming the Domestic Violence Agenda

Newcastle upon Tyne

Promoting Impactful Policy and Practice with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Women Survivors.

From Deliberation to Action - Giving local communities a real say on wellbeing and health

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Our Life has organised this discussion seminar to explore the future of deliberative community engagement and to look at the impact - both in theory and practice - that this form of community engagement can have

Earth Rights: A North West Conversation

Bridge 5 Mill, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 7HR

A day of conversation and debate on Earth Rights.

Hidden Harm

Wirral Mind, 90-92 Chester Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH41 5DL

This one day course is for anyone who comes into contact with adults who may be using drugs or alcohol problematically, or who works with young people.

National Housing Support and Social Care Conference

Coventry

Support Solutions 2nd National Conference:   Strategies for Survival: Adapting to the Government's New Agenda

ACEVO Health & Social Care Conference

Manchester

A regional conference focused specifically for leaders for health and social care (HSC) organisations.

Training your Volunteer Mentors

Lesbian and Gay Foundation, Number 5, Richmond Street, Manchester M1 3HF

This Mentoring and Befriending Foundation course aims to provide an introduction to the 'what' and 'how' of initial mentor training

The Law, The Cuts & Collaboration

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Number 5, Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HF

This TRIO event consists of workshops and a networking lunch and is aimed at LGB&T, BME, Refugee and Asylum Seeker voluntary and community groups in Greater Manchester.

Future Manchester 2010

Locations across Manchester

Manchester's first city-wide celebration of sustainable living and working.

Social Enterprise NW Trade Fair

Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, St James Mount, Liverpool, L1 7AZ

Big event for the social enterprise sector - Big opportunities to network and inter-trade

Building a Big Society on Merseyside

LACE Conference Centre, Liverpool

Explore how the Big Society agenda will impact on the Voluntary, Community & Faith sector at a regional, sub-regional and local level.

Good Deals: UK social investment conference

IET London, Savoy Place, London

Bursaries on offer for individuals and small organisations

Radical Agendas for Change: power for communities

The Lauries Centre, 142 Claughton Rd, Birkenhead, CH41 6EY

A one-day conference offering an inside track on the government's thinking about the radical policy shifts required to drive culture change and increase community action as power is devolved to neighbourhoods.

Partnership working and youth arts

Cornerhouse, Manchester

Practical techniques and approaches to working in partnerships with other organisations and individuals in order to achieve a successful youth arts project or event.

National Welfare to Work Conference

QEII Conference Centre, Westminster

Welfare to Work 2010 is a timely opportunity to understand the new agenda and discuss the latest strategies to achieve both long-term and sustained employment in Britain.

North West Big Society Conference

tbc

Explore the opportunities the Big Society holds for local government, and how officers, councillors and communities can work together to build capacity and make the most of power devolution to the local level.

It’s not all Black and White: Challenging Invisibility, Transforming Lives

Waterside Arts Centre, Sale

SEVA’s Mental Health and Well-Being Conference for Jewish, Irish and European minorities.

Investing in Innovation: exploring the role of grant funding for community organisations

Gujurat Hindu Society, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JN

An event for community organisations and grant funders in the North West.

Big Society and the Environment

Bridge 5 Mill, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 7HR

A North West Environment Link conference

North West Advocating Intelligent Commissioning seminar

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ

This interactive NAVCA seminar is being run in partnership with Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW) and is for staff from local support and development organisations.

The voluntary sector and the city region vision

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ

A free meeting to find out what the city region means and help ensure the voluntary sector voice is heard as the Greater Manchester city region develops. Followed by GMCVO AGM.

Lovin' the Big Society: speed dating do

Stockport Town Hall

Neighbourhoods NW and NW Together We Can are playing the Big Society matchmakers.

The Truth about TB

Manchester and Liverpool

Awareness seminars for third sector leaders in Manchester and Liverpool

Planning for a Positive Future

Britannia Hotel, Manchester

Community Network for Manchester’s 2010 Annual Conference

E-safety and youth arts

The Cornerhouse, Manchester

This one-day course is essential training for anyone using or looking to use the internet, computers and other media technologies when working with young people in the arts

Big Society: fig leaf for cuts or opportunity for empowerment?

Manchester

Come along to discuss how the Big Society will impact in the North West.

Churches, housing and rural communities

Penrith Methodist Hall, Wordsworth Street, Penrith, CA11 7QY

Exploring the use of faith buildings and land for affordable housing and sustainable communities

Investing and Influencing in the North West

The Gateway, Warrington

This event has been CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances. It will be re-arranged for a future date.

Supporting people to live and die well

Hilton Manchester Airport

Supporting people to live and die well – Implementing the social care framework in the North West

This free event. It is being run by the NHS National End of Life Care Programme

 

Supporting people to live and die well

Hilton Manchester Airport

Supporting people to live and die well – Implementing the social care framework in the North West

This free event is being run by the NHS National End of Life Care Programme

 

Child poverty: everyone's business

The Castle Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne

National conference from NAVCA

NICE CVD Prevention Showcase

Albert Dock, Liverpool

Cardiovascular health charity, Heart of Mersey, is hosting a showcase event highlighting the NICE guidance on CVD prevention at population level.

Listen Value Invest: the conference

Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB

How can the Third Sector deliver for England's North West in a changing political landscape? An infrastructure event.

2010 Volunteering event

City of Manchester Stadium, SportCity, Manchester M11 3FF

Find out how to bring the 2012 Olympic Games into your organisation

The future for local economies

Centre for Local Economic Strategies, Express Networks, 1 George Leigh Street, Manchester, M4 5DL

A fringe event to the Labour Party Conference hosted by CLES and Co-operatives UK

North West Community Empowerment Practitioners' Forum

Preston CVS

Networking event for community empowerment practitioners and community development workers in the North West

Engaging with government and Parliament

Manchester

ACEVO training event

Roundtable event on a National Skills Strategy for the voluntary sector

Manchester

 Skills - Third Sector is running a public consultation with the voluntary sector to develop a National Skills Strategy

ACEVO NW CEO Forum Programme

Manchester (venue tbc)

A series of open forums for third sector CEOs to network, address challenges and share learning, run in partnership with VSNW.

Regional consultation seminar on delivery and funding of adult learning

Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Arthur Way, Blackburn, BB2 1QP

An open event that will explore the issues in two current government consultations

Free training on combating poverty and social exclusion

Micah Room, 2nd Floor, Dale House, 35 Dale Street, Manchester M1 2HF

Church Action on Poverty is running briefing and training sessions to strengthen the skills of local people and organisations in the region.

The Health White Paper Consultation

Manchester Town Hall

CONSULTATION FULLY BOOKED

The White Paper on Health has the potential to create one of the biggest changes to the structure and function of the NHS since its creation in 1948. Within the White Paper there are 5 consultations which are all open until early October. Although the ‘what’ in the White Paper has largely been decided, the ‘how’ is very much still being shaped. 

Lunchworks #1: Whose future is it anyway?

Cheetwood House, 21 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1FZ

Calling time on the Big Society

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans meeting

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Princess Street, Manchester

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation is hosting a meeting at its offices aimed at bringing together lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) voluntary and community groups, members of LGB&T networks, LGB&T community activists, members of LGB&T staff networks and individuals who act on behalf of LGB&T people from across the North West.

Everyone's 2012: The Northwest annual 2012 conference

Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester

This annual conference is aimed at all policy makers and practitioners interested in capitalising on the sporting, social and economic benefits generated through London 2012.

Good governance: developing better governance in voluntary and community organisations

The St Thomas Centre, Manchester, M12 6FZ

This half-day conference will address key issues in developing effective governance on voluntary sector boards and management committees.
 

The passage of a Bill and how to influence

The Gateway, Warrington

As part of the VSNW and Parliamentary Outreach Get Involved series, this event will explore how Parliament works and how you can engage with the legislation process.

Climate Change and Planning

Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS

North West Planning Aid in association with the Manchester Climate Forum is holding this community training event on how to affect positive change through the planning system.

The new Work Programme Conference: what does this mean for the local voluntary sector?

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

GMCVO is hosting a conference for third sector organisations in Greater Manchester to give delegates a chance to hear more about the coalition government's proposals for a new single Work Programme and how it might operate, and to make their ideas and concerns known at this early stage in the development of the programme. 

Health and Social Care Conference: Implications for the Third Sector after the Election

London

Resilient places: the future for local economic development

University of Manchester

It's a time of change with a new government in place with different priorities. What will this mean for those involved in local economic development and regeneration?

NCVO Foresight training: for development workers

The Gateway Centre, Warrington

Gain insights into the trends and forces impacting on organisations in our region and use this knowledge to make better strategic decisions

NCVO Foresight training: for chief officers

The Gateway Centre, Warrington

Gain insights into the trends and forces impacting upon organisations in the North West, and use this knowledge to make better strategic decisions

Personalisation: Third Sector Are You Ready?

Reebok Stadium, Bolton

CONFERENCE FULL.  A one day Conference to give third sector providers an insight into the way in which Personalisation will increasingly change how services are delivered and enable participants to look at new ways of working.

Commissioning for the Future of the Third Sector - Pendle

The ACE Centre, Nelson, Lancashire

Organised by East Lancashire Community Action Project in association with Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service it will include keynote speakers from National, regional, local and the third sector including major funders.
 

Are they safe? workshop on the new Vetting and

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Free workshop on safeguarding children and young people

Operational Efficiency - Total Place: Empowering and incentivising Local Areas

Manchester Town Hall

This North West conference, supported by the North West Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership focuses on Total Place

Balancing the Books: Post General Election Public Debate

Crewe

The new Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government has announced what are likely to be severe cutbacks in public sector spending and the need to make drastic savings at every level. Come to a public debate to hear about the issues.

Centre for Local Policy Studies - 3rd Annual Summer School

Wychwood Park Hotel, Crewe

The Centre for Local Policy Studies 3rd Annual School is entitled “Reflecting Back – Looking Forwards”
The challenges ahead for public policy and community empowerment in a new political era.
 

Introduction to Campaigning Workshop

Liverpool Centre for Arts Development

Do you want to make your voice heard by people in power?
Do you want to influence decisions made by the council, UK government, the health service or other bodies that affect your community?
Have you started to campaign for change and want advice on how to get to the next level?

Regional Empowerment Showcase

ACE Centre, Cross Street, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 7NN

A free showcase event organised by North West Together We Can with Third Sector Lancashire
 

Safeguarding in BME/BRM Communities

Crawford House, Upper Warwick Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 8DN

A day event to support you in safeguarding children and young people

Children's Urgent Care Showcase Event

Stobart Stadium, Widnes

An event to allow  commissioners and providers of urgent care services for children across both local authorities and NHS NW to meet and share ideas, challenges and solutions

Children's Urgent Care Showcase Event

Stobart Stadium, Widnes

A joint GONW, NHS NW and Child Health Development Programme Event.  It aims to allow  commissioners and providers of urgent care services for children across both local authorities and NHS NW to meet and share ideas, challenges and solutions.

Human Rights in the Community Project: North West event

Manchester (venue tbc)

An event for community-led organisations working to tackle inequaliry and social injustice in their local areas, which will launch the new Human Rights in the Community project.

Raising participation and engaging young people in learning and training

Crewe YMCA, Gresty Road, Crewe

An invitation to discuss and debate with national policy makers and local Third Sector organisations, run by Learning Together Cheshire & Warrington.

Social value - myth or economic reality?

Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool

A one-day conference for healthcare providers and commissioners, aimed at showcasing the Social Value Commissioning Project Toolkit

North West Transport Roundtable AGM

County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ

Learn the latest on the national and regional DaSTS (Delivering a Sustainable Transport System) studies and hear Professor John Whitelegg, one of the most respected green transport practitioners in the UK, give you the benefit of his latest thinking.

Appleby Fair - Education on the Hoof

Appleby, Cumbria

Education On The Hoof brings together information and cultural talks to provide both day visitors and Travellers attending the Fair the opportunity to learn and share information that is significant to the Travelling and housed communities.

Community Empowerment Practitioners' Forum

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

The passage of a Bill and how to influence

Preston CVS

As part of the VSNW and Influencing Parliament Get Involved series, this event will explore how legislation passes through Parliament.

Managing People

Near Manchester Oxford Road Station

MISPA is delivering a one day workshop on Managing People for anyone who is responsible for managing and coordinating teams whether you are from the public, private or not for profit sector.

Faith to Engage: lunch and networking event

Penrith Methodist Hall, Wordsworth Street, Penrith, CA11 7QY

Hosted by the Faith to Engage North West region this is a free lunch and networking event where you can learn how your faith-based community project can get support.

Human Rights training

Refugee Action, Manchester

Training for leaders of Refugee Community Organisations and Voluntary Sector Organisations in Greater Manchester.

Enterprising Healthcare

Blackburne House, Liverpool

Third sector potential for achieving better health in the North West: free conference

DTA NW Regional Network Meeting

INTACT, Ingol, Preston

'Post Election Special' is for DTA members in the morning and an Open session in the afternoon.

CLES - Using local multiplier 3 (LM3) to understand how money circulates in your economy

Manchester

It is increasingly important that the public sector and particularly local authorities understand where their finances are spent and the impact this spending has upon local economies. Drawing on CLES’ extensive experience in using and adapting Local Multiplier 3 (LM3) in a variety of contexts, this practical, interactive training course guides delegates through each of the steps of the LM3.

Shaping Third Sector Supplier Directories: an event for NW procurement officers and commissioners

UCLan, Preston

Your opportunity to shape the development of third sector supplier directories, assisting commissioners and/or procurement officers with their practices in line with legislation and market trends.

Routes to Solidarity

Spring Hill Community Centre, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0JD

Free training for women from BME agencies aimed at developing more effective engagement and policy voice.

National Care Forum and VODG Regional Event

The Studio Centre, Manchester

Aimed at front-line managers and staff of National Carers Forum & the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group member organisations the event will review the latest developments in social care policy, with specific updates on Personalisation and the Changing Regulatory Landscape – focusing on CQC registration and quality assessments.

Making Local Food Work for People and Planet

Friends Meeting House, Manchester

Making Local Food Work for People and Planet is a national conference for all those interested in community food enterprises. This event, held in Manchester for the first time, will explore how community food enterprises benefit both people and planet.

Helping Third Sector organisations to win tenders: North West training programme

Various

Ensure that your organisation is 100 per cent ready to tender with this series of training courses produced by Greater Merseyside ChangeUp’s Tendering and Procurement Support Service (TaPS), in partnership with Voluntary Sector North West

Cumbria Community Development Network Meeting

The Footprint, Windermere

Cumbria Community Development Network Meeting with a green theme.  An opportunity to hear about exciting projects, make links with other community workers, share ideas and best practice, and to discuss the future of the Cumbria Community Development Network.

 

Critical Success Factors for Social & Community Enterprise in Deprived Communities

Bridge 5 Mill, Manchester's Centre for Sustainable Living

This North West Together We Can Policy & Practice Workshop  is organised by ippr north and Manchester Business School Incubator.

Making the Link: Matching EU Opportunities to North West Health Priorities

Manchester

The conference aims to raise awareness of where the EU and regional health agendas coincide and how the region can make the most of European opportunities.  It will be of interest to public health stakeholders, those working on the health research and innovation agenda and anyone looking to better engage policy making and access to funding for health at European level.

BME Tax Help for Older People

Central Manchester

CEMVO, in conjunction with TaxHelp for Older People (TOP), is very pleased to sponsor a Tax Workshop in Manchester on Tuesday, 27 April 2009 for advisors in the Voluntary Sector who advise older people. This is a unique opportunity for you to increase your knowledge and understanding of the UK tax system.

Good Migration - Celebrations, Evaluations and Solutions Seminar

Lancaster Town Hall and Carlisle Racecourse

Organised by the Cheshire East Migrant Project, and supported by North West Together We Can, these seminars aim to:

• Showcase local projects and initiatives in Lancashire and Cumbria
• Identify key issues and explore solutions
• Allow new connections to be made
• Provide space for effective networking
 

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.

Inspiring Leaders development programme

Parbold, Lancashire

Inspiring Leaders is a practical leadership training programme designed by and for the voluntary and community sector. Since 2007, over 150 leaders in the North West have completed the programme. www.leadchange.co.uk

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

Ageing – It's Your Future

Lion of Vienna Suite, Reebok Stadium, De Havilland Way, Bolton, BL6 6SF

This major event will give you the opportunity to contribute to the emerging policy on Ageing in the North West.  The event is aimed at representatives from organisations involved in older people’s issues, employers and regional strategic/public bodies.

"The Spirit Level" - WEA Spring Lecture

Mechanics Institute Manchester

This is WEA North West Region’s annual Spring Lecture for 2010. The Spring lectures are intended to stimulate and provoke the flow of discussion and ideas that help change society for the better.

Influencing Parliament with the DEFRA Select Committee

Penrith Rugby Club, Winters Park, Penrith, CA11 8RG

As part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series of events, this event will explore:

►What Parliament is and what it does
►How groups can effectively engage with Parliament 
►Insights from a Specialist Clerk from the House of Commons DEFRA select committee

Europia – European Forum (Greater Manchester)

Wai Yin, 61 Mosley Street, Manchester

Europia is a newly-established community organisation for European migrants of different nationalities and those working alongside them.

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.

Social Enterprise for All: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic event

Gujarat Hindu Centre, Preston PR1 8JN

A day designed to inform the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community about the business opportunities
and support available to them through social enterprise.

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic - EVENT - Social Enterprise For All

Gujarat Hindu Society Centre - Preston

Social Enterprise North West in Partnership with The Social Enterprise Coalition will be hosting a half day event designed to inform the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community about the business opportunities and support available to them through social enterprise.

Mental Health First Aid

Manchester Conference Centre

Mental Health First Aid is an innovative 12 hour training program designed to enable
individuals, with or without any previous mental health knowledge or training, to recognise
and assist a work colleague, friend or family member who is starting to develop a mental
health problem, or even experiencing a severe crisis.

Preventing Mortgage and Landlord Repossessions: Northwest good practice

Leyland

Hosted by Housing NW and partly aimed at third sector housing and debt advice providers

Free Gay Sunday Lunch at the LGF

The Lesbian and Gay Foundation, 105-107 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD

Whatever your age, book your place on the Manchester Generation’s free Gay Sunday Lunch and share your experiences of Manchester.
 

Influencing Parliament with the Communities and Local Government Select Committee

Main Street Community Church, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7DF

As part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series of events, this event will explore:
►What Parliament is and what it does
►How groups can effectively engage with Parliament 
►Insights from a Specialist Clerk from the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee

The Big International Event 2010

BT Convention Centre, Liverpool

Each year, In Control hosts its  Big Event – the international convention focused on personalisation in the health and social care sectors.

Working for Health Equality

King's House Conference Centre, Manchester

Working for Health Equality -  Using the Gender Equality Duty to improve women’s rights in the public sector

Apprenticeships Information Lunch and Networking Event

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

An information lunch and networking event for anyone who would like to find out more about the benefits that apprenticeships can bring to your organisation.

Breaking the Cycle Regional Roadshow

Across the North West

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation's North West lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans strategy can help you meet the needs of your LGB&T communities. Come along to one of our regional roadshows in Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester to find out how the strategy can help you!

Tightropes and Safety Nets: Supporting Suicidal Young Men

Liverpool

Tightropes and Safety Nets:  Supporting Suicidal Young Men.  The day will be led by  Dr. Andrew Reeves, counsellor and supervisor, and author of Counselling Suicidal Clients.

 

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.

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. 

Building Equality and Promoting Diversity in the Workplace

Queens Hotel, Leeds

Children England National Conference with keynote speaker John Amaechi

Stand and Deliver: bassac's annual conference

Renaissance Marriott Hotel, Manchester

Explore how local politics can become more people powered.
 

Invitation to attend the North West Consultation event on the Commission’s Non Statutory Guidance

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Liverpool

The Equalities Commission are holding regional consultation events on the non-statutory guidance for the new Equalities Bill.

"Migration Works - Myths and Motives"

Albert Dock, Liverpool

Migrant Workers North West Annual Conference

Ageing Population Conference 2010

London

The National Ageing Population Conference 2010  - Thursday 25th February - QEII Conference Centre, London

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.

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.

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.

DTA North West Network Meeting

Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BZ

The theme of the day will be: "Unlocking Talent: Creating and Sustaining Local Employment"

Pour yourself a cup of ambition

Mancheste

A confidence building project is specially design for unemployed lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people

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.

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.

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.

Communities in Control: What does AI have to offer?

Riverside Hotel, Kendal

A North West Together We Can Event focusing on Appreciative Enquiry (AI)

Marmot and the Third Sector: Addressing Health Inequalities Together

Congress Centre, London

This important Conference will give the third sector the opportunity to hear more from Sir Michael Marmot about the Review’s findings and recommendations.

Marmot and the Third Sector: Addressing Health Inequalities Together

Congress Centre, London

This important Conference will give the third sector the opportunity to hear more from Sir Michael Marmot about the Review’s findings and recommendations.

Safeguarding pathways for vulnerable children and children with additional needs

Please note: Change of Date and venue

NB This event will now be held on 22 February 2010 at Halton Stadium, Widnes.

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: 29^th January
► Cheshire: 4^th February
► Greater Manchester: 10^th February
► Merseyside: 11^th February
► Cumbria: 16^th February

RS2010: Environmental NGO / Third Sector consultation event

Chorley Town Hall

Consultation event looking at part 1 (the high level strategy) of the draft regional strategy (RS2010).

Get Involved

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Event postponed!

Communities of Interest: Community Empowerment

Gujarat Centre, Preston

This is a free event aimed at practitioners, managers and policy makers interested in improving their understanding and practice relating to community empowerment and the Duty to Involve. A chance to get together to create and apply learning opportunities for empowerment for the new year.

Hear by Right, Your Questions Answered

Booth Street West, Manchester

A free session aimed at anyone new to Hear by Right

Health Issues, Policy and Solutions: A focus on health equality

London (tbc)

A London-based event that will explore issues of health equality, for any organisation working with black and minority ethnic communities.

Neighbourhood Charters - rural and urban: What do you need to know?

County Hall, Preston

A North West Together We Can event consisting of open space discussion groups and a networking lunch

North West Community Activists Network event

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Learn about the Government's Connecting Communities initiative, and come together with other community activists from across the North West in this event organised by Government Office North West and North West Together We Can.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller awareness-raising training

Children's Society HQ, Margery Street, London, WC1X 0JL

Increase understanding of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, their history and culture, and the discrimination they face.

Managing Change in the Urban and Rural Economies

Turf Moor Enterprise Haven, Burnley Football Club

A Third Sector Skills event for voluntary, community, faith sector organisations, charities and social enterprises in Lancashire.

Influencing through Equality Impact Assessments

Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS

Equality Impact Assessments can be an extremely useful way of ensuring that local public agencies are working on behalf of everyone.

Good, helpful voluntary and community sector involvement in the Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) process can be of great benefit to all concerned.

This short two-hour seminar will provide you with information about EIAs, when public sector agencies are required to run EIAs, and how you can get involved (or help the groups you work with get involved) in changing how services are delivered. 

Bursaries are available to cover fees and travel.

Promise Network Event

St. Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Promise Network Event:  Recession - an opportunity for third and independent sectors? 

It's the Stupid Economy

London

Urban Forum's Annual Conference - 3rd December 2009 -  Central Hall, Westminster, London

NW TAR Open Meeting

The Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD

Working on Worklessness

The Peace Centre, Warrington

The event will launch an interactive online report into tackling worklessness in North West neighbourhoods. It will include a summary of  the significant work of third sector organisations and audio commentary from, amongst others, Breakthrough UK and VSNW. 

IDeA Partnership Improvement Programme seminar

The Park Inn York Hotel, North Street, York YO1 6JF

IDeA have organised a free seminar for local authority officers, elected members and voluntary sector organisations on that will give participants the opportunity to:

• share the learning from the Partnership Improvement Programme (13 participant areas in the North)
• consider actions for improvement in their own areas
• hear about the activities planned through the National Programme for Third Sector Commissioning and the Targeted Support Fund
   

MERCi AGM

Bridge 5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 7HR

An evening of film, food and fun, plus applications are invited for trustee positions.

Fit for purpose? The future of infrastructure

Central London

The first annual Infrastructure National Partnersships Conference will take place in central London on 24 November. 

International Migrants' Day Celebration

Cross Street Chapel in Manchester’s city centre

Migrant Workers’ Employment Rights Advice Service for Greater Manchester hosted event to increase awareness of migrant workers’ employment rights and to enable you to signpost migrant workers to the appropriate service

From Child Abuse to Safeguarding – The Changing Face of Child Protection

Together Trust, Cheadle, Cheshire

From Child Abuse to Safeguarding – The Changing Face of Child Protection will be chaired by His Honour Judge Barnett, Designated Family Judge for Chester Civil Justice Centre.

Who? How? What? NAVCA's second Every Child Matters conference

GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

NAVCA’s second Every Child Matters conference is aimed at local infrastructure organisations (LIOs) and third sector organisations that deliver services for children, young people and their families.
 

Redefining prosperity: Church Action on Poverty Annual Conference

St Mary's Community Centre, Sheffield

This is one of a number of events across the country, organised by Church Action on Poverty to explore the impact of the crisis.

Bridge College Open Event

The Together Trust, Cheadle

An event for professionals and families to find out more about Bridge College's educational services for young people and adults with complex learning needs

Keeping it Local: DTA network in the North West

TBC

The theme of the Development Trusts' Association programme for the day will be “Keeping it Local”. Begins with registration, lunch and networking at 1 pm and then join in with the afternoon session at 2 pm which will begin with an introduction to the DTA from Steve Wyler, Director. Followed by Master Mind with Steve Wyler Where he will answer questions on his chosen subject.

VSNW's Conference and AGM

Manchester Conference Centre near Piccadilly, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB

 VSNW’09

Besides a review of VSNW's work, the event included:
►public launch of the regional compact and outline of how GONW and Job Centre Plus are going to implement it
►keynote speech from Mike Farrar, the Chief Executive of NHS NW which includes seven commitments to the third sector over the next 12 crucial months
►update on the development of the regional strategy (RS2010)
►workshops that include the opportunity to influence implementation of the regional compact's commissioning and procurement commitments

Inspiring Leaders: free launch event

Launch of new Inspiring Leaders course for the voluntary and community sector in Manchester

Annual Northwest Equality Conference 2009: Diversity is What We Have in Common

BT Convention Centre, Liverpool

The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of equality challenges we face in the Northwest and of the range of work already being done to promote Equality and Diversity and feed back on progress on equalities work since last year’s conference. It will also launch the programme for the fourth regional ‘Celebr8 Diversity’ festival.

Skilling up for stronger voices

York

Training and resources to help representatives develop their knowledge and skills to feel more confident and supported in their roles.

Launch of TREC: Trans Resource & Empowerment Centre

LGF, Third Floor, Princess House, 105-107 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD

A new initiative for all trans and gender variant people in the North West and beyond

Delivering Social Value: strengthening our communties

MIdland Hotel, Manchester

Delivering Social Value: Strengthening our Communities, a national conference exploring how NHS and third sector organisations can work together to improve the quality and value of services will take place on Friday 6th November in Manchester. This is a joint Department of Health, NHS NW and VSNW national conference. 

Influencing Parliament and the environment (in partnership with NWEL)

Manchester

As part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series, this third event will explore:

Securing the future of community anchors: Developing assets and enterprise: 29th October

Gujurat Hindu Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JN

An information and workshop event for members of bassac, Community Matters, Development Trusts Association and other existing or aspiring Community Anchor organisations.

Race and the Recession: be part of the solution

RichMix, London

This one-day event will examine the impact of the recession on BME Third Sector organisations and the communities they work with. It will look at how BME Third Sector organisations are important in tackling deprivation during the recessino and consider how their vital role can be supported in meeting the needs of all in our diverse society.

Manchester’s Thriving Third Sector… Raising the game

City of Manchester Stadium

Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is hosting an event to showcase the diversity, passion, energy and activity that is Manchester’s thriving third sector.

Tackling Racial Inequalities: launch event

Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester

The Network for Black Professionals in partnership with Government Office North West and the North West Development Agency are launching a new project funded by the Department for Communities & Local Government.

4NW's free to attend workshops at the Northern Regeneration Summit

City of Manchester Stadium

The Northern Regeneration Summit is the largest regionally focussed regeneration event in the North of England. Held this year on the 20^th and 21^st October at the City of Manchester Stadium, it provides the opportunity for public and private sector regeneration professionals to come together in order to discuss regeneration for the North of England.

Using the Freedom of Information Act

London

The Campaign for Freedom of Information is running two half-day courses for Freedom of Information requesters in central London on 20 October 2009. The morning course will provide an introduction to the legislation. The afternoon course will examine some of the key decisions made under the two regimes and explain how they can help you obtain information. Requesters can attend either or both courses.

From social injustice to health, wealth and wellbeing for all in the North West

The DW Stadium, Wigan

Closing the gap between the health and wellbeing of those who are the most and the least well off in our communities in the North West has proved difficult even when the financial environment appeared more favourable than it is now. Many of the decisions taken in the past have inadvertently created some of the health problems that we face today. So closing this gap in a generation is a major challenge.

Influencing Parliament and the economy

Lancaster

As part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series of events, this event will explore: ►What Parliament is and what it does
►How groups can effectively engage with Parliament
►Insights from a Parliamentary Researcher from the Economic Policy and Statistics Section.

Influencing Parliament and health

Liverpool

 ***FULLY BOOKED***

As part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series of events, this event will explore: ►What Parliament is and what it does
►How groups can effectively engage with Parliament 
►Insights from a Specialist Clerk from the House of Commons Health Select Committee

Community Assets Matter

Dialstone Centre, Lisburne Lane, Stockport, SK2 7LL

Training for development workers from local infrastructure organisations, which deals with the diversity of technical and legal issues associated with asset management.For details visit www.communitymatters.org.uk

Launch of the PROMiSE network

Gujarat Hindu Centre, Preston

Official launch event for the new network for third and independent sector providers of mental health services in the North West. To book your free place email promise@vsnw.org.uk

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