Who's Who in Yorkshire & Humber

Thursday 14 March 2013 (10.00–12.30)
Main Hall, York CVS, Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET

Who's Who in Yorkshire & Humber is an updated version of the orignial Who's Who in Yorkshire & Humber seminar run in July 2011.

This seminar is about the presence and work of Government Departments in Yorkshire and Humber : what they do and how the voluntary sector can be involved

Whitehall and central Government operate in Yorkshire & Humber in new ways since the major changes to regional institutions brought about by the Coalition. A number of senior staff, with a base in Whitehall departments, work in Yorkshire and Humber.

The Government’s localism policy has changed the way civil servants work across the region but there are issues like transport or economic development that require a big picture approach.

This seminar will bring together key players with roles across Yorkshire and Humber to explain what they do, what current Government thinking is about sub-national concerns and how they relate to the voluntary sector.

We will

introduce you to key players and their roles and responsibilities
inform you about how Departments work in Yorkshire and Humber
look at implications and opportunities for the voluntary and community sector
explore the policy challenges as the North faces huge public and voluntary sector cuts

give you a chance to influence thinking in Government

Speakers

Judy Robinson Chief Executive at Involve Yorkshire & Humber. Involve Yorkshire & Humber is a unique social business which supports the voluntary and community sector to create a strong society and fair communities, with opportunities for all, throughout the region.
Isobel Mills Director of BIS Local Team Department for Business Innovation and Skills
Paul Schofield Local Intelligence Manager - Yorkshire Office for Civil Society

Andy Tordoff Head of RDPE Delivery Team Yorkshire & North East Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Patrick White Department for Communities & Local Government

Margaret Jackson Head of Northern Engagement Team, Department for Transport

Who should attend?

charities, voluntary and community organisations who want to understand Government thinking and policy
local public sector agencies who want to see the bigger picture
business sector leaders wanting to make links with key players in the region

Price

Involve Yorkshire & Humber member - £42.00
other voluntary and community organisation - £52.00
public sector - £62.00
private sector - £72.00

Special offer

Special introductory offer for voluntary & community organisations : join Involve Yorkshire & Humber for the first time and book your event place for just £85

Limited bursaries available – please enquire

Book now

Please complete and return this booking form by Monday 4 March 2013. Places limited.

Other Yorkshire & Humber seminars

A guided tour of the voluntary sector
An expert guide around the voluntary sector in Yorkshire & Humber for those new to the sector or wanting to work closer with it.
10.00 - 12.30, Thursday 14 February
The Workstation, 15 Priory Street, Sheffield, S1 2BX

Who's Who in Health?
NHS Reform and the voluntary and community sector in Yorkshire & Humber
10.00 - 12.30, Thursday 28 February
Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PA