Member and Partner events

Getting Your Voice Heard in Parliament This free workshop will give you the chance to find out how to take action and make an impact on decisions made in the UK Parliament. You will discover the tools your organisation can use to influence debates, decisions and legislation. You will also learn how to build effective relationships with MPs and members of the House of Lords. Book your place here. 05 Sep 2017 10:00 VODA, Queen Alexandra Campus, Hawkeys Lane, North Shields NE29 9BZ

Let's Talk Good Finance: Durham 7 September Are you a charity, social enterprise or organisation that would like to know more about social investment, meet social investors and hear about and from other organisations that have use social investment to sustain or grow your organisation? Big Society Capital is working with VONNE and Social Enterprise Acumen, with financial support from North East Social Investment Company (NESIC), to bring their Let's Talk Good Finance events to the North East. These events aim to demystify social investment and enable organisations to share their experiences. 07 Sep 2017 9:00 Science Learning Centre North East (known as Sjovoll Centre) Front Street Pity Me Durham DH1 5BZ

VentureFest Tees Valley VentureFest Tees Valley is a day dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes and sectors to explore new ideas. It's a day to discover how innovation can help your company remain relevant, competitive and profitable in this fast-changing global marketplace. Delegates leave with practical tools, ideas and expertise that impact on the bottom line and bring about business growth. 13 Sep 2017 8:30 Wynyard Hall Tees Valley TS22 5NF

Charities and Businesses Partnerships Delivered by Hempsons Solicitors, this free Sector Connector workshop will be exploring the differences between sponsorship and donations, one-off activities, 'Charity of the Year' initiatives, commercial participators and protecting your name and brand. Book your place here. 14 Sep 2017 10:00 VODA, Queen Alexandra Campus, Hawkeys Lane, North Shields NE29 9BZ

North East Fundraising Conference 2017 Description Network with your peers, immerse yourself in learning and inspire your donors. 19 Sep 2017 8:45 Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter Forth Banks Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3SA

Nepacs' Hidden Sentence training Hidden Sentence training is for any employees or volunteers whose work brings them into contact with families of prisoners, including health professionals, probation/CRC staff, school staff, child care providers, social workers, youth workers, play workers, local authority staff or community/voluntary workers. This one-day training course (designed by Action for Prisoners and Offenders Families) will give you a clear overview of the offender's journey, its impact on the family from arrest to release, and a range of strategies and resources to help you support them in your work. 21 Sep 2017 9:30 Stockton

Roles and Responsibilities of Committees This course is suitable for those people who are new to management committees and those who are thinking about joining a committee. It will provide participants with an understanding of the responsibilities of committee members and the roles of the officers within them. Topics covered include: the different roles within a management committee an overview of the responsibilities of trustee boards how to plan and run an effective meeting Costs: 27 Sep 2017 9:30 VODA, Queen Alexandra Campus, Hawkeys Lane, North Shields NE29 9BZ

Data Protection Recent high-profile internet security breaches have highlighted the vulnerability of organisations to hacking, phishing and malware. The consequences for groups without adequate digital security can be potentially catastrophic. Delivered by data security expert Simon Bennett, this free Sector Connector workshop will give you an overview of the basics of IT network security. Book your place here. 28 Sep 2017 10:00 VODA, Queen Alexandra Campus, Hawkeys Lane, North Shields NE29 9BZ

Make Your Meetings Work This half-day course explores simple, practical ways of ensuring your meetings are brief, focused and productive. At the end of the course, participants will: be more able to identify and mitigate against the barriers to effective meetings be more familiar with techniques for running meetings effectively be more aware of the importance of agendas and preparation Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm Costs: 04 Oct 2017 9:30 VODA, Queen Alexandra Campus, Hawkeys Lane, North Shields NE29 9BZ

Local Authority Procurement Each year, North Tyneside Council spends around £269 million on purchasing goods and services. This free two-hour workshop, run by Denise Pearson of Engie, is intended for groups and businesses which are interested in local authority contracts and the processes involved in tendering for business with North Tyneside Council. Book your place here. 05 Oct 2017 10:00 VODA, Queen Alexandra Campus, Hawkeys Lane, North Shields NE29 9BZ

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