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The Big Event

The Big Event is the largest annual voluntary sector conference in East Sussex. SpeakUp Forum has been organising the Big Event since 2009. The Big Event is an opportunity for the Voluntary and Community Sector to come together and explore relevant developments and changes that affect us as a sector. The Big Event always includes an advice fair, conference presentations, and breakaway workshops or masterclasses.
When
Sep 24, 2019 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Events

Following the approval by the Government of the Hastings Neighbourhood Board 10yr Regeneration Plan in March 2026, we are pleased to welcome Kevin Boorman, Independent Chair of the Hastings Neighbourhood Board, supported by Josh Broadway, Pride in Place Programme Manager, to our HCN event to deliver a presentation about the community services in Hastings where the money will be invested. There will be a Marketplace where you can bring information leaflets etc about the work of your organisation and the chance to network with other attendees. There will also be the opportunity to take part in one of four workshops looking at partnership working, building trust across roles, organisations & communities, strategies for managing challenges and different expectations, and identifying mechanisms for sustaining collaboration.

Central Hall
22 May 9:00AM
To 22 May 12:30PM

Upgrade your professional toolkit and grow your network over a great lunch at our hands on Soft Skills Training Workshop. To book yourself a place, go to: www.rva.uk.com/events

Rye Hill Kiln Drive
26 May 9:30AM
To 26 May 4:00PM

Confused about legal structures? Charitable Incorporated Organisations? Community Interest Companies? Attend our introductory workshop led by CEO Steve Manwaring, to find the right structure for your idea or group.

Jackson Hall
27 May 11:00AM
To 27 May 12:30PM

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