Xchange Summer School 2015 Alternative Voices : Changing the Conversation
Date and time
Location
University of Ulster Magee Campus
Londonderry / Derry BT48 7JL United KingdomRefund Policy
Description
There has never been a more challenging time for the Third Sector in Northern Ireland.
To get through it we will have to show bravery, take decisive action, be willing to change, celebrate diversity and yes, think the unthinkable.
This is a unique opportunity to generate new ideas and thinking; to engage and be challenged by a diverse range of people, to get your voice heard, to share difficult issues and to emerge stronger, refreshed and renewed.
We have assembled a range of extraordinary speakers who have one thing in common: they have shown great bravery in the face of difficult challenges. And some have come up with solutions others previously considered unthinkable.
As part of the event participants will have the opportunity to pitch for one of three funding grants up to a maximum of £10, 000 each that will arise from an idea generated as part of the conversation from the event. To qualify you must attend and the project has to be aligned with the conference theme.
Joining us among many others will be:
Marina Prentoulis a member of the Greek Syriza party which is now in power and challenging the austerity agenda.
Jo Berry, Founder of Building Bridges for Peace, whose father was killed in the Brighton bomb
Ann Travers whose sister was shot dead by the IRA Patrick Magee who was convicted of the Brighton bombing
Nigel Owens the Welsh rugby referee will talk about the challenges he has overcome as a gay referee in the macho world
of rugby union.
To ensure maximum engagement and participation places are strictly limited so early booking is strongly advised.
For further programme details please see: www.xchangeni.org
Organised by
Established in 1985, Chief Officers 3rd Sector (CO3) is a leading membership-based organisation that focuses on supporting, developing and connecting Third Sector leaders in Northern Ireland.
We have a growing membership base of over 800 Third Sector leaders. Our members range from leaders of some of the largest charities and social enterprises through to small community and faith-based groups.
We use the term Third Sector to describe the breadth of our members’ work. Members work across all policy areas and connect to all government departments. Our members offer considerable expertise, services and innovation. Our members lead organisations that contribute resources and investment in public services, employ tens of thousands of people and have a considerable asset base to help strengthen the economy.
We are supported by a small staff team who work closely with members, as well as partner organisations in the private & statutory sector and government departments. CO3's capacity to deliver services has been enhanced in recent years. Membership numbers have increased substantially, from 60 in 1998 to over 800 in August 2018.
CO3 receives funding from a range of sources, membership fees, training, a small proportion of government funding, and income from a number of Trusts and Foundations.
Full membership is open to chief officers (the most senior staff member) of Third Sector organisations in Northern Ireland. Other categories of membership are open to senior managers (associate members) and partner organisations in other sectors via our corporate membership. Full members are entitled to vote at the AGM and elect Executive Committee members. CO3 Executive Committee meets five times annually, and has established a Finance, Audit and Risk Sub Committee and an Honorary Officers Committee.