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CTA NI is running this conference in Limavady which will concentrate on how third sector organisations can consider alternatives to grant dependency and create a more sustainable future.
Wednesday 06 February 2008
Thursday 07 February 2008
10.00am
5.30pm
Radisson SAS- Roe Park- Limavady
£280.00
Event
This two day conference will focus on how third sector organisations could develop sustainable and viable operations by becoming more self-reliant and less grant dependant. It is particularly suited to Managers and Directors of progressive and proactive community transport and charitable organisations. The conference will explore the broad range of other funding and income generation options that are available for providers of community transport. The conference will break into workshops to look at what practical and appropriate alternatives organisations could adopt.Sponsored by Loughshore Autos and PVS Manufacturing the conference will outline oppotunities to strike a deal for vehicles with a local minibus supplier.
Programme Day 1 - 6 February 2008
10.15-10.30am Registration / Tea & Coffee
11am Welcome & Introduction Bryan Myles
11.15am Community Transport – times are changing Kellie Armstrong
11.45am Growing your operations: what you can achieve Guest Speaker: Jude Winter, Hackney CT
12.30pm Lunch
1.45pm Workshop Introduction - Kellie Armstrong
Workshop A Diversification or Die - Jude Winter
Workshop B Partnership to Success
What could you do with 28 million? - Wendy Langham
3.30pm Break
3.45pm Repeat of workshops Speakers switch rooms
5.30pm Summary & close of Day 1 - Kellie Armstrong
6.30pm Drinks reception Launch of MiDAS Driver of the Year Competition 2008
7.30pm Dinner
Day 2 - 7 February 2008
9.30am Registration Tea / Coffee
9.45am Welcome and outline of day two Kellie Armstrong
Workshop C Getting the best out of Government Procurement Opportunities - Translink / CPU
Workshop D To own or not to own? - HP, leasing or vehicle purchase? - David Jackson, CTA
- Local options – Strike a deal! Loughshore Autos / PVS Manufacturing ltd
11am Break
11.15am Repeat of workshops Speakers switch rooms
12.15pm Summary of Conference and Close Bryan Myles
12.30pm Lunch
Overnight guests are welcome to make use of the hotel facilities including complimentary use of Fairways Health & Leisure Spa.
For full Conference attendance please complete the online booking form found in the events calendar at www.communitytransport-ni.com. Call Kellie or Jayne at CTA NI for further details 028 9040 3535
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