Join us for our up-coming Area Networks! Build your resilience.
26th January 2026
Join us for our upcoming ‘Area Networks’ to help build your grassroots organisation’s resilience to challenging times in the VCSE!
The VCSE sector is facing its most turbulent period yet. But you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Reduced funding. Shifting priorities. Message fatigue. And with May 2026’s local elections on the horizon, the landscape is about to shift again. Our upcoming Area Networks are designed to help you tackle these challenges head-on.
Session 1: Securing and Sharing Resources in Challenging Times
We’ll explore practical strategies to build resilience:
✅Sharpen your bid writing
✅Conduct robust research that makes your case
✅Plan strategically for sustainability
✅Leverage collaboration and partnerships
✅Turn information into a strategic resource
You’ll walk away with actionable strategies, new connections, and sources of support to help your organisation thrive, not just survive.
Session 2: Before the Ballot.
May 2026 will see all councillor seats up for re-election. This is a pivotal moment for our sector.
We need to discuss:
🗣️How do we want to engage with a newly formed council?
🗣️Should we reach out during the campaign or wait until after?
🗣️How do we ensure incoming councillors understand the vital role of the VCSE sector?
This isn’t a decision for one organisation to make, it’s a collective conversation. Your voice matters. Your input will shape how we engage with this democratic moment as a sector.
Join us for one session or both. Either way, come ready to contribute to the future of VCSE work in our region.
