Date/Time 30 September 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location
Cardigan House, Ferncliffe Road, Bingley BD16 2TA

Beneficiary Advisory Group – why we need you!

The Beneficiary Advisory Group is part of Community Action Bradford & District’s engagement strategy. Acting as an advisory forum, not a decision-making body, it exists to provide Community Action Bradford & District with a structured way to hear directly from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations, groups and wider communities we support together. The Beneficiary Advisory Group will help Community Action Bradford & District remain responsive, accountable and connected to the VCSE sector and communities across the district.

By bringing together a range of organisations and individuals from across the VCSE sector, who engage with or are considering engaging with Community Action Bradford & District’s services, the Board of Trustees hopes the Advisory Group will be able to support Community Action by:

Providing regular feedback on the accessibility, quality and relevance of Community Action Bradford & District’s services

Identifying operational barriers, gaps in provision, duplication, or emerging pressures affecting beneficiaries 

Provide clearer evidence for trustees about what is working well and advising on practical improvements to service delivery 

Supporting the organisation to test ideas, review priorities and understand the impact of changes from a beneficiary perspective.

When will we meet?

The group will meet regularly, in a way that encourages open discussion, constructive challenge and practical problem-solving. Community Action Bradford & District are keen for the membership of this Advisory Group to reflect the diversity of the VCSE sector that it supports in Bradford District.

Who can attend?

Membership is therefore open to new or emerging small community groups, established charities, social enterprises and network participants based in any part of Bradford District. Therefore, we are pleased to announce the inaugural meeting of the Beneficiary Advisory Group on 30th September 2026 at 10 am to 12:30 pm.

This will be an in-person meeting at Cardigan House, Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, BD16 2TA. This is an open-door event. No advance booking is required, and light refreshments will be provided.

The first meeting will consider the terms of reference for this group, provide opportunities to input into two major VCSE sector events next year The Big Meet 2027 & The Big Advice Day 2027 and discuss an issue Community Action needs your help to solve.