The Oadby & Wigston VCS Forum is scheduled for October 29th at the Brockshill Centre, featuring a series of presentations and workshops. Key topics include a consultation on children and families services, a new participatory grant scheme, and bid writing tips. The agenda also includes networking opportunities during lunch.

1. Oadby & Wigston VCS Forum Draft Agenda
Wednesday 29th October at The Brockshill Centre
10 -10.15 – Welcome & Full Forum Introductions – Panita Patel,
VAL
10.15 – 10.35 – Children & Families Service Contract Consultation
– Julie Drake - Head of Strategy – Commissioning
Children and Family Services Leicestershire County Council
10.35 – 10.50 - New SHIRE Participatory Grant Scheme – Andy
Hayes, Leicestershire County Council
10.50 – 11 – Top Tips in bid writing & the Funding Toolkit –
Sangita - VAL
11.00 – 11.10 - BREAK
11.10 – 12.10 – Workshop – What will help your group to survive?
12.10 – 12.15 – Hear from your local councilor - Cllr Latif Darr
TBC
12.15 – 13.30 – Lunch & Networking