Come to this interactive session in Hull to help demystify the jargon, find out about the new governance arrangements, and track the implications for the voluntary and community sector as we go through a period of rapid change.
* What do we mean by Yorkshire & the Humber?
* How are decisions taken?
* How does the voluntary and community sector fit in?
* What does Yorkshire & the Humber Forum do?
Cost: £25.00
Crisis’ WILLOW Project (Welfare Influencing and Lobbying: Learning Opportunities and Work) is a national programme that is investigating how the Government’s welfare to work strategies are either helping or hindering vulnerable people into employment and/or training. As part of a national programme of events, Michael Fothergill, the WILLOW Project Manager, will be holding an event at Aspire in Leeds to look at the new administration’s proposals to support people who are furthest from the labour market into suitable and sustainable employment.
The Association of Chief Executives of Third Sector Organisations (ACEVO) Regional Conference
In an age of austerity, our ability as third sector leaders, to work with organisations within and beyond our sector will be crucial.
Now, more than ever third sector organisations must look carefully at current and potential partners to continue to deliver a more innovative and cost effective solution.
Topics Covered
Recession and recovery - hard times or smoke and mirrors?
"In good times, economic and social development comes slowly. In bad times, things fall apart alarmingly fast."
Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General, ahead of the G20 summit in April 2009
Logistics Institute, Hull University Business School, HU6 7RX
Attend techmesh: Hull and expand your business connections. The event is about encouraging collaboration, making new contacts and listening to inspiring key note speakers.
Key seminar on a key aspect of policy by the new coalition government on devolving powers from the centre: How best can we deliver regional economic growth in a period of deficit reduction?
An all day exhibition for IT & Telecoms professionals in the region to showcase themselves to general businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Discover the latest trends in the IT & Telecoms industry
Learn what the future technologies will be in IT & Telecoms
See first hand what Yorkshire and Humber’s IT & Telecoms companies can provide now
Hear how your business can benefit from adopting these technologies
Are you a business based in Yorkshire? Are you looking to fulfil your growth potential by securing investment? Do you want to know what funding is available?
If so, this friendly, informal seminar is for you.
This is an interactive seminar which is fully subsidised for companies in Yorkshire and will be presented by four industry experts who will cover debt, venture capital, grants and business angel finance options.
There will also be an opportunity to network over refreshments.
Speakers:
Michael Hall of Natwest
Efficiency North Housing Consortium has been shortlisted as a finalist for the GO Collaborative Procurement Initiative of the Year Award, 'Public Sector Consortia' category.
Key seminar on a key aspect of policy by the new coalition government on devolving powers from the centre: How best can we deliver regional economic growth in a period of deficit reduction?
How does culture fit within the Big Society, localism, and making neighbourhoods better? Is there room for culture within the the local authority improvement agenda? How can creativity help to engage people? In lean times, what is the argument for embedding culture within renewal work? Is the role of the arts in public realm bigger than public art?
This one day conference, supported by Arts Council England, will draw upon a successful and nationally unique three year programme called ‘Creative Places’ in Sheffield.
The Association of Chief Executives of Third Sector Organisations (ACEVO) Regional Conference
In an age of austerity, our ability as third sector leaders, to work with organisations within and beyond our sector will be crucial.
Now, more than ever third sector organisations must look carefully at current and potential partners to continue to deliver a more innovative and cost effective solution.
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.
During September, Regional Voices will be hosting events in 9 locations across the country for the third sector. The Yorkshire & the Humber event will take place in Leeds on 20th September.