The workshop series aimed at both community, voluntary groups, charities and businesses will provide advice and guidance on creating partnerships with purpose, help prepare attendees for the upcoming Conference and ensure they get the most from the event.
- Workshop 1 | Introduction to Corporate Community Partnerships
12 November 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | A&O Shearman\, 68 Donegall Quay, Belfast BT1 3NL
This workshop is for community and voluntary organisations that want more information on starting to work with corporate partners, and will explore the ways corporate partners can help, the benefits for both sectors and how to communicate your organisation’s objectives and social impact to potential partners.
If your community, voluntary group or charity would like to learn more about corporate partnerships, don’t miss this introductory workshop that will include:
- What is a corporate partnership?
- Why do businesses get involved?
- The benefits for community and voluntary organisations
- Communicating your organisation’s aims and objectives
- Working on your ‘elevator pitch’
- Case study: A&O Shearman
- Additional support
- Workshop 2 | Developing a Successful Corporate Community
5 December 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Location TBC
This workshop will bring together VCSE organisations and businesses to come together and discuss how they can work together and align their visions and missions. The aim of this event is to help prepare attendees for the upcoming Community Connections Conference to get the most from the day itself.
If you’re VCSE organisation or business is in the early stages of considering or working in partnership, don’t miss this workshop that aims to give you advice and guidance on elements of and developing a successful corporate community partnership.
This workshop will include:
- Top tips on working together
- Shared values
- Case studies and best practice
- Making the most of networking opportunities
- Additional support
Community Connections Conference | 29 January 2025
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Allstate NI, 10 Mays Meadow, Belfast BT1 3PH
Are you a charity keen to connect with businesses across NI? Or are you a business keen to build stronger, more impactful links with Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations?
Are purposeful partnerships, social value, or sustainable futures on your radar? If you’ve answered yes, then don’t miss this high-paced and impactful half-day conference.
- Workshop 3 | February 2025
This theme of this workshop will be based on the outcomes of the Community Connections Conference. Further details will be confirmed after the event has taken place.
- Workshop 4 |March 2025
This theme of this workshop will be based on the outcomes of the Community Connections Conference. Further details will be confirmed after the event has taken place.
- Workshop 5 | April 2025
This theme of this workshop will be based on the outcomes of the Community Connections Conference. Further details will be confirmed after the event has taken place.
- Workshop 6 | May 2025
This theme of this workshop will be based on the outcomes of the Community Connections Conference. Further details will be confirmed after the event has taken place.
