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MiNet invites you to the London V4CE Policy Roadshow
Come and have your say on policy issues affecting London's BME Third Sector
MiNet have joined together with Voice 4Change England, the nation's voice for the BME Third Sector, to host a policy roadshow on the afternoon of Tuesday 23rd September 2008
Tuesday 23rd September 2008 ST Brides Foundation, Bride Lane Fleet Street, London EC4Y 8EQ
Buffet Lunch and Networking From 1 pm, Roadshow with presentations on policy topics 2.00 - 4.30 pm
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Help Build a thriving BME Third Sector with Voice4Change England
Since its launch in 2007 Voice4Change England has
quickly established itself as a powerful advocate for the interests
of the BME Third Sector. It has excellent links with the office of
the Third Sector, being one of its Strategic partners, and is
prominent in representing the public policy concerns of the BME
Third Sector to the media. It has responded to numerous Government
consultations and has taken a lead on lobbying against CLG’s draft
Cohesion Guidance for Funders. In addition, it has participated in
many conferences and seminars, and hosted four quarterly policy
roadshows to engage with regional audiences throughout England. The
issues covered include; CLG Cohesion Guidance, the review of the BME
Compact Code, Local Area Agreements, the principles of
representation, Compact Advocacy, the Public Law Project, the Local
Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill, and the Audit
Commission’s Comprehensive Area Assessment consultation. It also
organised a policy symposium that brought together leading thinkers
and practitioners on cohesion issues to inform the nation debate.
Now it is looking for individuals and organisations interested in
building a thriving BME Third Sector to join as Subscribers to
broaden its base of support. The Subscribers scheme is open to
individuals, institutions, networks, forums, alliances,
partnerships, social enterprises, voluntary and community
organisations, registered charities and statutory bodies to join as
supporters and strengthen V4CE’s role as a policy advocate for the
BME Third Sector.. There are three Subscriber types: Full, Associate
or Friend. The benefits to Subscribers include: participation in
Voice4Change England’s policy responses to government consultations,
discounts on services such as events and publications; plus regular
news, updates and signposting to opportunities throughout the Third
Sector. There is a free introductory offer and details with an
online application form are available from
www.voice4change-england.co.uk
For more information about these and upcoming events e-mail headoffice@cio.org.uk