This conference comes at a time when Third Sector children and family organisations are negotiating the challenges of representation, commissioning and economic uncertainty. Organisations are being asked to:
- Keep abreast of the changing face of planning and engagement structures
- Acquire new skills that demonstrate how their service meets needs
- Seek out organisations to work with whilst in a competitive environment
This round table conference offers delegates the opportunity to look at ways in which child, youth and family-focused organisations can be actively involved in the 'bigger picture' locally, regionally and nationally. Further, to learn about the role of the "Third Sector Forums."
Speakers at the conference will include:
Phil Jarrold, Deputy Chief Executive, Wales Council for Voluntary Action
Carwyn Humphreys, Children and Young People Facilitator, Gwynedd Consortium, Mantell Gwynedd
Suzanne Mollison, Third Sector Liaison Officer, Wales Council for Voluntary Action
Martin Davies, Third Sector Grants Policy Manager, Welsh Government
Gareth Coles, Public Services Delivery Officer, Wales Council for Voluntary Action
Russell Davies, Co-ordinator, Denbigh Youth Project Sylvie Chaddwick, Scheme Manager, Homestart Conwy
Meinir Williams Jones, Chidren's Services Manager, Barnardo's Cymru
The outcomes of the conference will include:
- Determining where engagement works best and why
- Examining how third sector engagement is working in Wales at present
- Establishing initial proposals to strengthen local, regional and national third sector engagement
- Sharing practice around consortia and commissioning
- Raising awareness of work around commissioning
The conference will be of particular benefit to:
- Third sector organisations working with children, young people and families
- Directors of local County Voluntary Services/Councils (CVS/CVC)
- CVS/CVC Children and Young People's Network Co-ordinators (Linc3 Members)
- Chairs and/or representatives of local CVS/CVC Children and Young People's Networks
- Local Authority Governance Officers
- Police Authority Officials with responsibility for engaging the third sector and/or commissioning services under the Police and Crime Plans
- Health Representatives with responsibility for engaging the third sector and/or commissioning services
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