In a Nutshell
Organised by:HCA Academy
Venue: Online
Date: Monday, 19th October - Wednesday, 31st March 2010
The HCA Academy is recruiting for a free facilitated 10-week online introductory course to Sustainable Communities, aimed at anyone in the local government, regeneration, housing or third sector. The course helps develop an understanding of the term 'sustainable community' by exploring the national/regional policy context. It also considers the roles, responsibilities and skills of the organisations and individuals responsible for delivery and examines putting theory intopractice. Call: 0113 394 9387. Email: nutshells@LearnAtHCA.co.uk.
http://www.hcaacademy.co.uk/courses/nutshell
Wakefield’s Transition
Organised by:Beam
Venue: Wakefield
Date: Monday, 9th November - Friday, 26th March 2010
An exhibition of photographs by John Davies. Like many other urban areas across the UK, the city of Wakefield is currently undergoing a significant process of physical change, as plans for major regeneration and development initiatives are set to significantly alter its urban fabric. Old sites, routes, and landmarks disappear to makeway for the new - but the future form and its effects are not yet clear. This exhibition, commissioned by Beam from leading landscape photographer John Davies, focuses on this state of ‘in between’.
http://www.beam.uk.net/gallery.php
3Market
Organised by:Social Enterprise Foundation
Venue: University of Southampton
Date: Tuesday, 9th February 2010
Wayne Hemmingway gives 3MARKET Event a lift
Wayne Hemmingway is to provide the keynote opening address at 3MARKET event in Southampton, 9 February 2010, University of Southampton.
In the first event of its kind, 3MARKET will provide opportunities for businesses to source more ethical products and services from local social enterprises.
Driven by social purpose rather than shareholder gain, social enterprises are fast becoming an attractive alternative for businesses looking to demonstrate ethical business practices, such as protecting the environment and supporting the local community.
http://www.3market.org
Environment and Regeneration
Organised by:BURA
Venue: London, Manchester, Birmingham and Sheffield
Date: Tuesday, 9th February - Thursday, 25th March 2010
This one-day interactive seminar will provide an overview of the drivers behind the ‘Green Agenda’ and the impacts this has for regeneration and its stakeholders. You will consider a range of methods of assessing of environmental impact during the design, construction and operation of a project. You will identify methods for applying sustainability measures to work within your own organisation and weigh up the benefits of a variety of Green technologies. Contact: training@bura.org.uk. London – 9th Feb, Manchester – 11th Feb, Birmingham – 15th March and Sheffield – 25th March.
http://www.bura.org.uk/Training/Regeneration+Training+Programme/
Introduction to Fundraising Strategies/Tax-Efficient Giving Made Easy – NEW one-day workshop
Organised by:Charities Aid Foundation
Venue: London
Date: Wednesday, 10th February 2010
Following some very useful feedback from previous delegates we have decided to combine two related topics together in a new one-day event. The morning will concentrate on putting together a clear and simple fundraising strategy, while the afternoon will focus on going through the various tax-efficient options available for individuals to support your charity, including Gift Aid, payroll giving, shares and legacies. For: small and medium-sized charities. Objective: to help you devise or refresh a fundraising strategy, andunderstand all the tax-efficient giving options; including a simple, achievable action plan. Cost: £100 per delegate When?Wednesday 10 February 2010 Call us on 01732 520 071/074 Email us at events@cafonline.org.
http://www.cafonline.org/workshops
What next for Regeneration? A Debate
Organised by:Renaisi Ltd
Venue: One Bishops Square, Allen Overy Lecture Suite, London E1 6AD
Date: Wednesday, 24th February 2010
Renaisi’s 11th Annual Lecture Event. Regeneration faces some tough challenges in the coming years, particularly in the light of probable public spending cuts and an absence of private investment. Renaisi welcomes you to join this important debate on the future of regeneration and how it can best tackle poverty and inequality in our towns and cities. Main speakers include: Caroline Spelman MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, and Vince Cable MP, Shadow Chancellor and Deputy Leader. For further information or to register your interest in attending visit our website or contact t.watson@renaisi.com.
http://www.renaisi.com
Introduction to Fundraising Strategies/Regular Giving – NEW one-day workshop
Organised by:Charities Aid Foundation
Venue: London
Date: Tuesday, 2nd March 2010
Following some very useful feedback from previous delegates, we have decided to combine two related topics together in a new one-day event. The morning will concentrate on putting together a clear and simple fundraising strategy, while the afternoon will focus on going through the various options available for individuals to support your charity in a regular way. For: small and medium-sized charities. Objective: to help you devise or refresh a fundraising strategy and go through all the regular giving options including an achievable action plan. Cost: £100 per delegate When? Tuesday 2 March 2010 Call us on 01732 520 071/074 Email us at events@cafonline.org.
http://www.cafonline.org/workshops
Stand and Deliver: people, power and politics
Organised by:bassac
Venue: Manchester
Date: Wednesday, 3rd March - Thursday, 4th March 2010
With cuts in public spending and people feeling the pinch, councillors, communities and local authorities must find new ways of working together. Join us to explore how local politics can become more people powered. We want to hear your ideas about how this could be done and your experience of innovative partnerships. We need a radical approach to deal with the challenges ahead. The political landscape is changing; it’s time to transform politics in your community. To reserve your place please contact keith@bassac.org.uk, or phone 020 73369415 or 020 7250 8063.
http://www.bassac.org.uk
Physical Regeneration and the Built Environment
Organised by:British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA)
Venue: London, Manchester, Birmingham and Sheffield
Date: Tuesday, 9th March - Thursday, 15th April 2010
This one-day seminar will provide an overview of where physical regeneration initiatives have led to successful places – from participation, masterplanning and design stages through to development and delivery. You will review past approaches, reflect on what lessons can be learned from previous good practice and mistakes, consider the impact of design how physical regeneration can best be delivered today and potential approaches to financing. Contact: training@bura.org.uk. London – 9th March, Manchester – 11th March, Birmingham – 13th April and Sheffield – 15th April.
http://www.bura.org.uk/Training/Regeneration+Training+Programme/
Online fundraising – one day workshop
Organised by:Charities Aid Foundation
Venue: London
Date: Wednesday, 10th March 2010
Even the smallest charities have websites, but how many of them maximise its potential as a fundraising tool? This popular workshop shows you how to make your website earn its keep. For: small and medium-sized charities who have yet to start fundraising online, or who want to improve the use of their website for fundraising. Objective: to help you raise money online. Cost: £100 per delegate (VAT exempt) When? Tuesday 13 October 2009, Tuesday 17 November 2009 & Wednesday 10 March 2010. Call us on 01732 520 071/074Email us at events@cafonline.org.
http://www.cafonline.org/workshops
More Than Recycling 2010 - CRNS Awards
Organised by:CRNS
Venue: Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor
Date: Tuesday, 16th March 2010
It’s the fifth year of the CRNS annual awards. We’re looking for the CRNS Member of the Year, cutting-edge candidates for the CRNS Innovation Award and a shining example from the public sector for the CRNS Local Authority Partnership Award. The deadline for receipt of all nominations is 5pm on Friday 29th January, 2010. The winners will be announced at the More Than Recycling Awards Dinner, to be held at the Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor the night afore the conference on Tuesday 16 March, 2010.
http://www.morethanrecycling.org.uk
Social Impact of Regeneration
Organised by:BURA
Venue: London, Manchester, Birmingham and Sheffield
Date: Tuesday, 16th March - Wednesday, 17th February 2010
This one-day interactive seminar will outline the importance of using evidence to identify the priorities for an area, establish baselines and develop an appropriate strategy. Best practice case studies will look at joined up strategies for addressing social issues tackling education and skills, health, worklessness, deprivation and social cohesion. You will analyse the role of economic, physical and environmental factors in maximising social outcomes for communities. Contact: training@bura.org.uk. London – 5th Jan, Manchester – 7th Jan, Birmingham – 16th Feb and Sheffield – 17th Feb.
http://www.bura.org.uk/Training/Regeneration+Training+Programme/
More Than Recycling 2010 - CRNS Annual Conference
Organised by:CRNS
Venue: Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor
Date: Wednesday, 17th March 2010
At last! It’s time again to look forward to the next CRNS annual conference, More Than Recycling 2010. The More Than Recycling website has gone live. Have a browse around it for information about the day and our keynote speakers, including MSP Patrick Harvie from the Scottish Green Party who has led scrutiny of the Scottish Climate Change Bill; and Leslie Carver, a leading environmentalist from the US who’s currently blazing trails in the field of producer responsibility in Minnesota.
http://www.morethanrecycling.org.uk
Tax-efficient giving made easy – one-day workshop
Organised by:Chairities Aid Foundation
Venue: London
Date: Thursday, 18th March 2010
The UK has one of the most generous tax regimes for charitable giving in the world. In a tougher fundraising environment, it’s vital that you maximise the value of every pound given. This workshop aims to help your charity take full advantage of the UK’s many tax incentives for charitable giving. For: all those working in any size of charity or not-for-profit organisation, who are involved with fundraising. Objective: to help you make the best use of all the different, tax-efficient fundraising options; including a simple, achievable actionplan. Cost: £100 per delegate (VAT exempt) When? Thursday 26 November 2009 & Thursday 18 March 2010.
http://www.cafonline.org/workshops
Regular giving – half day workshop
Organised by:Charities Aid Foundation
Venue: London
Date: Tuesday, 23rd March 2010
Charities’ voluntary income can be erratic; by recruiting regular donors, your charity can begin generating a more predictable income, helping it to weather the economic downturn. For: those from small and medium-sized charities wanting to make regular giving a central part of their fundraising strategy. Objective: to help you plan and generate regular donations from your supporters; including a simple, achievable action plan. Cost: £60 per delegate (VAT exempt) When?Tuesday 12 January 2010 & Tuesday 23 March 2010 Call us on 01732 520 071/074Email us at events@cafonline.org.
http://www.cafonline.org/workshops
Trustees – governance and fundraising – NEW half-day workshop
Organised by:Charities Aid Foundation
Venue: London
Date: Thursday, 25th March 2010
An integral part of being on a board of trustees is taking responsibility for the strategic organisation of your charity. Equally important is ensuring your long-term health and effectiveness. Securing sufficient resources through fundraising is therefore vital. This workshop will help you understand your responsibilities in these key areas and give you someclear, easy to implement ideas. For: trustees from small and medium sized charities. Objective: to help you understand the principles of good governance and how they relate to fundraising. Cost: £60 per delegate When? Wednesday 21 October 2009 & Thursday 25 March 2010. Call us on 01732 520 071/074 Email us at events@cafonline.org.
http://www.cafonline.org/workshops
Delivering Regeneration and ‘Place-Shaping’
Organised by:British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA)
Venue: London, Manchester, Birmingham and Sheffield
Date: Tuesday, 6th April - Thursday, 13th May 2010
At this one-day seminar you will work to develop a regeneration strategy for an area with consideration of economic, social, environmental and physical issues and you will use data and evidence to inform your decision making and priorities. Throughout the seminar key aspects of regeneration delivery will be called into play such as partnership working and leadership, funding, monitoring and evaluation; appraisal; management and succession planning. Contact: training@bura.org.uk. London – 6th April, Manchester – 8th April, Birmingham – 11th May and Sheffield – 13th May.
http://www.bura.org.uk/Training/Regeneration+Training+Programme/
The Sustainable City 2010
Organised by:Wessex Institute of Technology, UK and University of La Coruna, Spain
Venue: La Coruna, Spain
Date: Wednesday, 14th April - Friday, 16th April 2010
This Conference aims to address the many inter-related aspects of the urban environment from transport and mobility to social exclusion and crime prevention. The meeting will build on the contributions made in previous conferences, which successfully managed to provide an international view of the problems facing modern cities and their solutions. The conference will be of interest to city planners, architects, environmental engineers andall academics, professionals and practitioners involved in the wide range of disciplines associated with creating a sustainable urban environment.
http://www.wessex.ac.uk/city2010
Social Enterprise Summit 2010 + 3rd Social Enterprise World Forum
Organised by:Social Enterprise Alliance
Venue: Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Date: Wednesday, 28th April - Friday, 30th April 2010
A new sector is emerging with the primary purpose of addressing the social, environmental and economic challenges of our time. The growth of social enterprise has the potential to be a defining innovation of this century. Join over 500 social entrepreneurs in San Francisco to learn, grow, be inspired, make new connections from around the globe and become part of this expanding movement.
http://www.se-alliance.org/summit.cfm
