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Thursday, June 04, 2009 from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (GMT)
In these uncertain financial times will Community Anchors
really be 'fit for purpose'?
This one day conference is aimed at practitioners, researchers and policy
makers passionate about the role of Community Anchors in bringing
change to their communities.
Throughout the day there will be the opportunity to discuss and debate the current issues surrounding the sustainability and future of Community Anchors, as well as hearing from a range of key practitioners and researchers in the sector.
This event is hosted by the Bromley-by-Bow Centre, Community Links, Toynbee Hall and the Centre of Institutional Studies at the University of East London.
Conference Themes
How do we know that Community Anchors are viable institutions? This workshop will look at the theme of how we measure our social impact. Toynbee Hall will discuss how they have developed their social impact measurement.
How can Community Anchors become sustainable institutions? Stephen Thake, London Metropolitan University, will be presenting this workshop and discussing the financial sustainability of Community Anchors in the current financial crisis.
How can Community Anchors contribute to the overall social improvement and well-being of a locality? This workshop will look at how the issues of partnership, competition, and local relationships with community groups can ensure Community Anchors have a greater impact than they might otherwise have had.
Speakers
Geraldine Blake – Chief Executive, Community Links
Chris Durkin - University of Northampton
Graham Fisher – Chief Executive, Toynbee Hall
Milla Gregor – Evaluation and Research Manager, Toynbee Hall
Lucy Heady - Head of Measurement, New Philanthropy Capital
Alice Sampson – Centre for Institutional Studies, University of East London
Stephen Thake – London Metropolitan University
Steve Trevillion - Dean of School for Humanities and Social Sciences, University of East London
Rob Trimble – Chief Executive, Bromley by Bow Centre
Max Weaver - former Chief Executive, Community Links
Timetable
9:30am - Coffee and Registration
10:00am - Introduction from Alice Sampson, Centre for Institutional Studies, University of East London
10:15am - Presentations from the Bromley-by-Bow Centre, Community Links and Toynbee Hall on the challenges faced by Community Anchors
11:15am - Refreshments
11:30am - Workshops
12:45pm - Lunch and Networking
1:45pm - Workshops
3:00pm - Refreshments
3:15pm - Workshops
4:30pm - Closing Comments from Steve Trevillion, Dean of School for Humanities and Social Sciences, University of East London
5:00pm - Ends
You are invited to join us for a drinks reception after the event from 5:15pm onwards
If you would like to pay by invoice please choose the appropriate payment method on the booking page.
Organised by The Tool Factory
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