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14 th November 2013

Warrington Business Engagement Event 14 th November 2013. 14 th November 2013. Alison Cullen - Chief Officer Warrington Voluntary Action . WVA supports the development of a vibrant, thriving and sustainable third sector to meet the diverse and changing needs of local communities .

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14 th November 2013

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  1. Warrington Business Engagement Event 14th November 2013 14th November 2013

  2. Alison Cullen - Chief Officer Warrington Voluntary Action

  3. WVA supports the development of a vibrant, thriving and sustainable third sector to meet the diverse and changing needs of local communities.

  4. Provide information, support and resources • Promote, support and develop volunteering • Initiate and nurture the development of new groups • Support local networks and forums to encourage effective partnerships and strengthen cross sector working. • Enable effective representation and involvement on key • strategic partnership bodies

  5. Empowering Communities

  6. Partnerships & Representation WVA worked with the Gateway and OPEG for Older People’s day At the Volunteering Strategy Launch R Becky Brown and Lynn Johnson (centre) at the BITC event in London

  7. Communications ‘Like’ us on Facebook! Our Facebook page is an extension of our community events calendar; if you use Facebook regularly, this is a great way to keep up to date with community activities! Find us on Flickr! We’re involved with lots of events across Warrington, and we’ve created a community photo album on Flickr. Follow us on Twitter! Join 781 followers on Twitter to keep up to date with our staff. @warringtonva

  8. Volunteering

  9. Stay in touch… Call ( 01925 246880 Click www.warringtonva.org.uk Connect * info@warringtonva.org.uk the Gateway 89 Sankey Street Warrington WA1 1SR

  10. How can your organisation get involved? • What impact does your organisation make to the community? • How will this benefit you as an individual?

  11. Becky Brown Partnership Development Officer

  12. Michael Sheppard – Chief Executive Warrington Community Living

  13. Lynn Johnson Business Connector

  14. Business Connector Warrington

  15. Business Connector – Warrington Lynn Johnson 07789 720596 Lynn.johnson@bitcconnect.org.uk

  16. Supporting Warrington(Breakout Groups) Sharing your Skills Getting Physical Payroll Giving Becoming a Trustee

  17. ullen Breakout Session Summary Alison Cullen

  18. Charity Film Warrington Young Carers http://www.warringtonva.org.uk/volunteering/charity-film-appeals

  19. Gillian Beckett – HR Manager Restons Solicitors

  20. Colin Merrick – General Manager United Utilities

  21. NCA Community Events

  22. Westy Community Centre • What we did • Used the One Voice employee forum to discuss options and vote • Matched the skills of our people to the projects • Selected Westy Community Centre as a project to support Before • Why we did it • To make a difference in the community/ give something back • Share our expertise • Great team building opportunity • There was a great sense of achievement After

  23. Salford Young Carers 5 & 10k Run • What we did • Attended the premiere of an emotive and inspirational film about Salford Young Carers • Got a team together who wanted to help • Spread the word to our colleagues, family and friends • Through sponsorship we raised over £6,000 for this amazing charity • Why we did it • Family connection • An element of guilt • A feeling that we needed to act! • Rewarding! • Pride – in ourselves and in the carers for the support they provide

  24. How we’re supporting other projects • Donated a H&S DVD • Carried out feasibility studies • Encouraging employees to donate their old bikes • Developing leaflets to promote the centre • Holding a food collection across the UU offices at the end of November • Encouraging employees to donate specific items to help less fortunate families have a better Christmas • Summary – It is a very satisfying experience!

  25. Closing Summary Alison Cullen

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