About this event
Join us and other members at our upcoming in-person Power of Community event. You’ll access best practice advice, tap into practical support, have your say and be inspired by the fantastic story of the community space you’re visiting.
We have a small number of travel bursaries available – please contact members@locality.org.uk if lack of travel resources are preventing you from attending.
Venue: Hebden Bridge Community Association, Hebden Bridge Town Hall, St George's Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7BY
Agenda
Time | Session | Presenter |
| 10:00 | Arrival, coffee and informal networking | |
| 10:15 | Welcome and introductions | Rosy Hearn, Membership Manager |
| 10:20 | State of the nation Join Tony for a round-up of news and trends from across the country | Tony Armstrong, CEO |
| 10:45 | Mingle, Mingle, Mingle…
Facilitated activities to help you catch up with people you know, meet new contacts and find out what’s happening across the network. | All |
| 11:30 | Member spotlight Inspiration from our wonderful host!
| Graham Mynott, Hebden Bridge Town Hall |
| 12:30 | Lunch (provided) | |
| 13:15 | Peer learning open space
Projects, activity and inspiration from across the network | All |
| 13:45 | Provocation question and facilitated group work
It is now over four years since the then prime minister told us; “you must stay at home”. COVID-19 has had a devastating impact across society, and posed specific – potentially existential – challenges for community organisations that own and manage community spaces. Locality’s “Navigating the Storm” research showed how these were overcome, through the innovation of community leaders, alongside emergency funding support. But since then there has been no let up, with the cost of living crisis taking hold, and many areas now experiencing a crisis of council finances. So… What is it like to run a community organisation in 2024? What’s changed, what hasn’t? What are the challenges and opportunities? And where do we go from here? | Led by Chris Wood, Director of Marketing and Partnerships |
| 14:50 | Member opportunities and final remarks | Rosy Hearn, Membership Manager |
| 15:00 | Close |
This event is open to all those with the Essentials, Membership Plus or Partner package. If you have the Network package and would like to attend we have a limited number of places available. Please contact members@locality.org.uk before booking.