Leaders Network
The Leaders Network is a space for VCSE leaders to come together, shape the sector and support each other in their organisational and sector leadership roles.
Meetings run 8-weekly, with a mix of online and face-to-face, morning and afternoon, and various venues across the district to give as many people as possible a chance to attend.
Meetings are arranged via the WhatsApp group.
We are a network of local voluntary and community sector organisations. Our members are leaders at all levels (not just CEO’s) so if you identify as a leader, whether it be leading an organisation, a team, a project or just yourself, you are welcome!
What the Leaders Network does:
- Shares relevant, up-to-date information on issues about the VCSE sector through Leaders’ Network meetings, the Briefing Bradford newsletter, the WhatsApp group and the Leaders Network mailing list
- Provides an opportunity to network with other voluntary sector leaders and build partnerships
- Works with the council and health partners to feed in insight and change how services work
- Provide advice and guidance on a wide range of issues. For example, we run training for staff and share resources on topics you find important.
Join the Leaders Network
If you are a leader in a not-for-profit organisation in Bradford, you can join our network. You will be joining a network of over 100 members on a mission to improve the sector we work in. Membership is free, complete the membership form.
If you are employed by Local Government, other statutory organisations, a private business or a consultant then this network is not for you.
Email info@cabad.org.uk for any queries.
I’m a charity board member – can I join?
Please note that the Leaders’ Network is intended as a safe space for organisational leaders. This means that if you are currently serving on the board of a voluntary sector board, this network is not suitable in that specific capacity.
However, if you also hold a leadership role within a separate organisation, you are warmly welcome to join in that capacity. We kindly ask that you engage in discussions exclusively in your role as a leader, rather than as a board member.
We’re pleased to let you know that we’ve recently launched a dedicated Chairs’ and Trustees Network tailored specifically for those in governance roles. Membership is now open and we’d be delighted to welcome you, please complete the membership form to get started. Find the next date of the Chairs’ Network meetings.
If you happen to be a charity leader, we encourage you to share this opportunity with your chair so they can also benefit by joining.