We hope that you will join us during our virtual 2020 Norfolk VCSE Annual Conference, as we deliver a series of free sessions that will provide inspiration, be thought provoking and practically useful for a wide range of VCSE organisations. Under the theme of “Survive, Drive and Thrive” - supporting VCSE organisations to survive the challenges we are currently facing and drive forward the changes we want to see, so that we can thrive as organisations and communities. It will also be a valuable opportunity to share experiences, particularly given the difficult times we have all been adapting to this year.
For more details on any of the sessions outlined in the Conference Programme below click HERE.
Our first guest speakers are:
They will be sharing their insights and inspiration on how we can build on the adaptation and innovation shown so far this year, to influence and shape a better future for people and communities.
We will be live with
After listening to their own perspectives on aspects of this topic we will be asking them a selection of questions from VCSE colleagues and then opening up the discussion to attendees.
You can email your questions for Melanie and James to office@communityactionnorfolk.org.uk. These will need to be received by 5pm on Thursday 19th November.
Belinda Schwehr from CASCAIDr will be delivering an interactive session on the issues and opportunities when challenging social injustice in adults’ health and social care.
Covid-19 has highlighted the vital role of the VCSE sector in delivering health and social care services throughout Norfolk and Waveney. In this session you can find out how your organisation can work more closely and collaboratively with health and care partners within the emerging Integrated Care System through the new VCSE Assembly. Hear from the VCSE Assembly Steering Group about developments over the past year, next steps for the future and how you can get involved.
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We will be bringing together co-ordinators from
to learn from their experiences of helping and supporting vulnerable residents in their communities. As groups at different stages of development this will provide an opportunity to understand the factors involved in successfully developing and sustaining grassroots community-based voluntary action. Following short presentations from each group there will be Q&A and open discussion.
Nikki Luke, Senior Education and Engagement Officer for the East of England, will be delivering a politically neutral session on the opportunities for engaging with and influencing Parliament to ensure the voices of those we support are heard. No previous is knowledge required.
Our panel of guest speakers will share their unique insights on how to work in partnership to collectively campaign and effectively influence.
This interactive session is designed to help you understand how you can demonstrate the value of what your organisation does. Led by Jenny Potkins (NCVO) and Paul Webb (MAP & Centre for Youth Impact) this session will introduce how you can articulate the difference your organisation makes, and some of the processes and tools you can use to measure that difference.
This practical and interactive training session on the key elements of developing and sustaining good volunteer management is aimed at small to medium sized VCSEs. It will provide useful information, tools and resources to support and involve volunteers in your organisation.
Are you applying for funding for the first time? This session will help you understand what you need to consider before making an application, where to look for the funding you need and what to expect when you get it.
All sessions will be recorded so that after each event they can be available to other colleagues in the VCSE sector. If you do not wish to be filmed you must ensure that your camera is switched off. Additional privacy information can be found here.
During this week we also want to showcase the adaptability and innovation of local VCSE organisations so that we can learn from and inspire each other. To do this we will be running a social media campaign that outlines some of the great work of the VCSE sector. We hope that you will get involved, not only by following and sharing our own social media activity but also by posting your own insights and experiences using the hashtag #NorfolkVCSEConf2020.
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