Sheffield agenda for NAVCA/NCVO learning & sharing event 9 September 2015

1. Agenda
10 a.m. Arrival, registration and refreshments
10:30 a.m. Welcome and introductions
 Leesa Herbert, Head of Infrastructure Development, NCVO
 Jane Hustwit, Acting Chief Executive, Involve Yorkshire & Humber
10:50 a.m. BIG Assist Learning
 Julie Ward, Lead Customer Consultant - BIG Assist
 An overview of the programme, drawing on findings from NCVO’s
research team and learning from the programme to date.
11:05 a.m. Case Studies [tea break: 11:30 – 11:45]
The opportunity to hear how organisations are changing and working
through challenges by taking a closer look at three organisations:
 Sue White, Chief Executive - Voluntary Action Sheffield
 Dave Forrest, Director - Volunteer Centre Bradford
 Graham Whalley, Chief Executive - Young Lancashire
1 p.m. Networking lunch
2 p.m. Change for Good: Strengthening Local Infrastructure
This session is delivered in partnership by NAVCA and NCVO
The workshop will give you the opportunity to:
 Share experiences and ideas on the Change for Good report and have a
voice in turning the report’s recommendations into a concrete plan of
action to inform a final report and roundtable with key stakeholders and
funders at the end of the year.
3:45 p.m. Final comments and close
Sheffield

2. The Tower – 2 Furnival Square
Sheffield
S1 4QL