Staff and volunteers are invited to join us on Friday 16 May to take part in conversations and workshops addressing two risks to the resilience of our local sector and communities::
- The financial health of residents at risk of poverty and deprivation
- Workforce mental wellbeing in the voluntary and community sector
Highlights will include the launch of a Food Justice Anti-Poverty Charter for Kensington and Chelsea, insights from the Money and Pensions Service, a Q&A with Dr Carl Walker from Alliance for Dignified Food Support, new research from The Fair Collective on the mental health of small charity/CIC leaders, and a taster session aimed at supporting and developing the resilience of voluntary sector workers.
Agenda:
1.45pm Arrivals and refreshments
2.00pm Improving the financial health of our communities
2.10pm Launch of the Food Justice Anti-Poverty Charter (Lucy Hughes, KCSC)
2.30pm: Insights from the Money and Pensions Service (Victoria Copeland, MaPs)
2.45pm Workshops and discussions (breakout groups)
3.30pm Break
3.45pm State of the sector: Research on the mental health of leaders, frontline staff and volunteers
4.10pm Workshops and discussions (breakout groups)
5.00pm Networking and refreshments
Accessibility information: Please note, this is an in-person event at Huckletree, W8 6TA. There are six steps up to the entrance of the building. Once inside, the event space is accessed via elevators and there are accessible facilities. Please use the registration form to highlight your access and inclusion requirements - a member of our team will be in touch.
This meeting is for representatives of local voluntary and community organisations operating in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea. It is not open to members of the public.
6 Wrights Ln
London
W8 6TA