VCSE Big Meet – Thank you!
13th May 2025
Thank you again for joining us at our first ever VCSE Big Meet a few weeks ago. We hope you had a great night and made new connections.
Thank you for listening to our fabulous speakers, a reminder of who they were:
- Anj Handa, Founder of Inspiring Women Changemakers
- Maleehah Hussain and Malachi Swen, Bradford 2025 Youth Panel members
- Andrew Wilson and Dr Tiffany R Holloman FRSA, Co-directors of Same Skies Think Tank
Thank you for asking thoughtful questions to our speakers during our Q&A panel. This prompted some brilliant discussions around leadership, Bradford, and young people.
Big thanks go to our sponsors, RBC Brewin Dolphin, CNet Bradford, and Participate Projects in collaboration with Bradford 2025, for making the event possible.
And last, but not least, thank you to the wonderful chef Stacey at Manningham Mills Community Hub. The menu was astounding, and it was all hand made fresh on the day. Thanks to those of you who took some home to avoid food wastage – and get extra cake!
Download the presentation slides to catch up on what was discussed!
Save the date!
A lot of you said that you were very interested in coming to our VCSE Big Meet again next year. In that vein we are being really organised, and we have got a date for you already! Get it in your diary, and watch for us sending out further details.
Thursday 23rd April 2026!
The Highlights Reel
Recommendations
Some of you were interested in the book and podcast recommendations from Anj – see the list for recommendations on leadership and networking.
Books:
Daring Greatly – by Brene Brown
The Art of Gathering – by Priya Parker
Rich Relationships – by Selena Soo
Podcasts: Unlocking Us, and Dare to Lead – both by Brene Brown
We hope to see you next year!
