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What next for fundraising? bfunded conference - bookings now being taken

28/03/2011

From community shares to digital media, this free conference will help your group explore new and different ways of raising funds.

Taking place on 14 April from 10am to 3pm (registration from 9.30am) at Kala Sangam, St Peter’s House, Bradford BD1 4TY

10am speakers

How we did it - Community shares
- Graham Mitchell, Chair, Slaithwaite Cooperative Limited: the Green Valley Grocer
How we did it - Developing partnerships with the private sector
- Soo Nevison, Chief Officer, Voluntary Action Calderdale
Social investment – Charity Bank charitable ISA and other social finance options
- Paul Harrison, Senior Manager, Charity Bank in the North
How we did it - Raising funds using digital and social media
- Sara Atkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Haworth Cat Rescue

12.30pm lunch and networking

1pm to 3pm investment fair and workshops - following on from the topics discussed in the morning, join a workshop or visit the investment fair and talk to stall holders about how they can help you achieve your fundraising plans.

Workshops include:

Working with private companies - Anthony Waddington, Be Involved
Getting started in social media - Albert Freeman, DIVA Bradford

Bookings: To book your place at this free full-day conference, please email admin@bradfordcvs.org.uk or telephone 01274 722772.

A final flyer is attached with more details on investment fair stall holders.

Need more information? Please contact Margaret Danbury, Strategic Funds Officer on 01274 431414 or margaret.danbury@bradford.gov.uk