EVENTS

How Faiths Work
London Civic Forum’s ‘Your Voice, Your City’ programme and ‘Faiths Forum for London’ are holding the ‘How London Works’ event focusing specifically on faiths groups and the public sector.

Date: 9 December 2008
Time: 9.30am-4.30pm
Venue: Indian YMCA, 41 Fitzroy Square, London. W1T 6AQ

How Faiths Work is the first event in the series to focus exclusively on the way in which organisations from ‘faiths’ equality strand work, and how they can influence policy in London.

This event will bring together London’s funding and governance bodies and faiths-based organisations to promote and facilitate increased dialogue and understanding around regional, sub-regional and local policy development. This event will also see the London launch of the new framework for interfaith dialogue, ‘Face-to-Face and Side-by-Side.’

There is no cost to attend this event. To book a place, please download the booking from by clicking on the following link:
http://www.londoncivicforum.org.uk/page.asp?n=90&dm_i=JD,AGW,1CMPT,CQC,1 to the booking form (please scroll to the bottom of the webpage) or call 020 8709 9770.

Once completed, please email the booking form to Natalie (natalie@londoncivicforum.org.uk ). Places are limited, so please book early.


‘The Big Thinking’ London event
You are invited to the ‘Big Thinking’, dynamic and interactive event giving you the opportunity to have your say on Lottery funding in London.

The Big Thinking event is part of the consultation on the Big Lottery Fund’s (BIG) strategy for 2009 – 2015. It is where you get the opportunity to say what you think and help Big Lottery Fund decide where Lottery money can make the biggest difference in the capital.

You will join a mixed audience drawn from across the city to discuss key funding issues, share your ideas and answer some of the key questions identified as important in shaping the way forward for BIG. There will also be an opportunity to view examples of where funding has already made a difference in London.

The main focus of the day will be on public participation and interaction in the proceedings. A team of expert facilitators will be on hand to work with the attendees and capture their input in real time.

When and where
Wednesday 21 January 2009
9.30am – 4.00pm
Central London venue (exact address details will be sent to you nearer the date)

Places to this free event are limited, so please email events.lon@biglotteryfund.org.uk by Friday 9 January 2009 to request your place.

If you are unable to attend why not fill in an online questionnaire at
http://www.pauleyonline.co.uk/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5iaWctdGhpbmtpbmcub3JnLnVrL2NvbnN1bHRhdGlvbnN1cnZleS5hc3B4&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=MTM3MTA1&CampaignID=634&CampaignStatisticsID=685&Demo=0&Email=bolaji@bnrrn.org.uk


Alive and Kicking: Creating successful strategies
Date: Thursday 11th December, London
Time: 10.00am - 4.10pm
Venue: Royal Horticultural Halls & Conference Centre, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE

This NCVO event is for everyone involved in strategic decisions, whether you’re new to the topic of strategic planning or a seasoned strategist. The day features eight hands-on workshops, and plenary sessions exploring strategy development in uncertain times and the future of the voluntary sector. There will be a host of ideas to help your organisation become more on-mission, innovative and sustainable. Book now by going to: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/aliveandkicking

For more information contact Kate Damiral, Communications Officer Strategy and Impact, National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Direct line: 020 7520 2540, Freephone HelpDesk: 0800 2 798 798


Understanding the Nature & Dynamics of Race & Institutional Racism,
A one-day (2 Dates) Programme featuring, Analysis, Discussion, Support & Networking
First date: 12 December 2008
Time: 10.00 – 4.30 pm
Venue: Shanti Centre, W6

Second date: 12 February 2009
Time: 10.00 – 4.30 pm
Venue: Jagonari Centre, E1


The Programme objectives are to
Enable individuals to understand the nature & dynamics of institutional racism, its effects on them, their work & their institutions;
Provide a critical analysis of existing institutional responses & approaches;
Enable individuals to specify demands, needs &aspirations of Black, Asian and White people into service requirements; Connect individuals to anti-racist network & provide ongoing mentoring support for their own strategies for change & intervention.

Who is it for?
The event is for those working in mainstream agencies; generic services or community groups who want to bring about tangible and sustainable change to programmes designed to deliver equality of services and outcomes.

The day is designed to promote and negotiate professional and personal commitment to making practical interventions within participants’ own contexts which have discriminatory practices and approaches in governance, service planning or delivery.
A post-session strategy is included and participants will be invited to negotiate future professional or personal support if required to carry out their intervention; and link in with networks for on-going support.

Costs£55 statutory bodies, £30 grant aided organizations, £10 Self-supporting (non-funded) groups. *Tea/Coffee and Lunch provided.
Places are limited!