About this event
Join us and other members just like you at our upcoming in-person Power of Community event. You’ll access best practice advice, tap into practical support and be inspired by the fantastic story of the community space you’re visiting that will ensure you’re up to date with the latest leadership and sector trends.
Venue: Walworth Living Room, All Saints Hall, Surrey Square, London, SE17 2JU
We're starting this year's Power of Community meeting with host members Pembroke House at their community centre, Walworth Living Room. A welcoming space, free and open to everyone, created by local residents for local residents. In the Living Room, neighbours can come together to meet, share, learn new things and act together for the benefit of the neighbourhood. It's a project of Pembroke House, based nearby - one of the original 'Settlement Houses' that had such a profound impact, inspiring the architects of the modern welfare state in the UK, such as Clement Attlee and William Beveridge.
Agenda
| Time | Session | Presenter |
| 10:00 | Arrival at Walworth Living Room, coffee and informal networking | |
| 10:15 | Welcome and introductions Housekeeping and plans for the day | Rosy Hearn, Locality Membership, Manager |
| 10:25 | 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 |
| 11:15 | Member spotlight - Inspiration from our wonderful host! Learn all about Walworth Living Room and other innovative projects run by our host organisation, Pembroke House. | Mike Wilson, Executive Director, Pembroke House |
| 11:45 | Optional walkabout Take a short walk with Mike to explore the local area and learn what's going on. Prefer to stay back at base? No problem - problem solve issues affecting you with Locality staff. | All |
| 12:15 | Networking Lunch (provided) | |
| 13:15 | Open Space Member updates - let us know what you're up to. Share successes and ask for help - our network is the best place for peer challenge and support! | Chaired by Dave Ahlquist, Locality |
| 14:00 | Working for and with you - latest research, publications and influencing activity We work with our members to put community power at the heart of public policy. Our report 'Community Powered Neighbourhoods' explains why the government must put community anchor organisations centre stage in its neighbourhoods policy, and our newly published research project, 'Creating Places for Everyone' investigates how place-based working can support or restrict an anti-racist approach. Hear about this and other work, then share your responses to the question: "How can we influence the policy agenda - what do we embrace and where do we kick back?" | Tony Armstrong, Locality CEO |
| 15:00 | Closing remarks | Rosy Hearn |
| Optional: Want some one-to-one assistance? Our locally based advisors will provide personal surgery-style support sessions after the event. Book your slot by emailing David.Ahlquist@locality.org.uk. |
This event is open to all those with the Essentials, Membership Plus or Partner package. Travel bursaries are available if needed – contact members@locality.org.uk to enquire.
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.
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