Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) is delighted to join forces with Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire (RCAN) to present an informative and interactive event with top speakers, case studies and a networking lunch, specifically for managers of village halls and community buildings.
This first cross-county conference dedicated to community buildings, it is an ideal opportunity for anyone with an interest in or involved with managing a community facility, to learn how to become more sustainable and ‘fit for the future’.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Professor Katharine Willis (Associate Professor, University of Plymouth)
• The Digital Venue Toolkit and digital inclusion – a guide to getting your village or community venue online
ALSO CONFIRMED:
• Gavin Mitchell, Allied Westminster – underinsurance and managing risk
• Ian Hickling (Regional Police Cyber Crime Officer) and Tracy Coates (Senior Community Safety Officer, Derbyshire County Council) – How to improve your cybersecurity in order to protect your charity’s data, assets and reputation
• Deborah Clarke (ACRE Village Halls Advisor ) – National Village Halls Network, lobbying and influence
• Yvonne Colverson – ( North Wingfield Community Resource Centre) – Emergency Crisis Planning
• Parish Council support for village halls – a case study from Repton Parish Council about the new Repton Village Hall
MARKET PLACE:
Our Market Place will comprise of a wide range of exhibitors from companies, funders and not-for profit organisations that offer services or products relevant to managers of community buildings. Throughout the event, delegates will have the opportunity to personally discuss their specific needs, pick up ideas and make new contacts from the individual stands.
HOW TO BOOK
The conference will run from 9.45 to 3.15pm, with coffee/tea available from 9.15am. Refreshment breaks and a light buffet lunch are included. There will be ample opportunities for networking between participants, stand holders and speakers.
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