CVS Falkirk Third Sector Conference “Towards a Fairer Scotland”

Posted on January 7, 2016

Tickets are now available for our free Third Sector Conference will be held on Wednesday 10^th February 2016 at Forth Valley College, Falkirk Campus.

Join us as we look at ways to help community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to flourish and develop in an ever changing landscape, as well as highlighting the important role the third sector plays in driving us “Towards a Fairer Scotland”.

Workshops will run throughout the day, providing opportunities for third sector colleagues to learn more about developing strategies for becoming resilient and sustainable within a Fairer Scotland. Keynote speakers, including a representative from Scottish Government, will outline their commitment to the third sector.

In addition, our Exhibition Hall will feature stalls with national organisations highlighting the support available to third sector organisations in Falkirk, while also providing opportunities to engage and network with others in the sector.

Join us for what promises to be an informative and interesting day. Bookings will close on Thursday 28th January 2016. A comprehensive list of workshops will be released in January.

To book your free place, please register via the Eventbrite website or for further information about the event, please email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk or call: 01324 692000.

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