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ELN Conference
Commissioning and Procurement – Fit for Purpose?
The East London CVS network represents the boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Greenwich, Hackney, Havering, Lewisham, Newham, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets. The Network aims to encourage the development of infrastructure support which will enable a strong and vibrant voluntary and community sector to have a positive impact on those who live, work, learn and play in East London
The first ELN conference was held on 24th May at the Forum in Greenwich. Over 60 delegates attended the event from a wide range of voluntary and public sectors including local VCS infrastructure organsiations, Local Authority officers and Primary Care Trust personnel. The delegates represented a cross section of the nine Boroughs supported by the network.
The day started with keynote speeches from the Outgoing Mayor of Greenwich – Cllr Dr Paul Tyler, Alan Riddell (Department of Communities and Local Government) and Nick Aldridge (Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations), followed by questions from the audience.
The rest of the day consisted of workshops debating the value of the voluntary sector within the commissioning agenda and also whether the sector were ‘Fit for Purpose’ The day ended on a massive high with GB Paralympic Athlete and BBC personality, Ade Adepitan, giving a very motivating speech.
Delegates at the East London CVS Network conference in May
To find out how ELN can support your organisation, email info@elcvsnetwork.org.uk
Posted by ELCVS at August 17, 2006 10:44 AM