This insightful half day session will give you practical knowledge, tips and advice on what to put in into your business plan and will also get you thinking about the bigger picture, including your strategic vision, mission and more!
Attendees will –
1) Gain insight on the purpose of a business plan and how to make this a working document and not something that sits on a shelf!
2) Be able to gain confidence and knowledge in your planning and strategy whilst answering:
- What does good look like for your organisation?
- What do people want from us?
- How will we deliver good?
3) Network and connect with others in the sector over refreshments and lunch
Who is this event for:
This event is for those who work in the non-profit, charity or arts, heritage and cultural sectors. It is open to anyone in any director, CEO, business support or development roles or others outside of these roles who are looking support on business and strategic planning.
Schedule:
09:30 - Doors open for refreshments and chit chats
10:00-12:30- Workshop with 15 min breaks every 45 mins
12:30 - 13:00- Lunch
13:00- 14:00- Workshop with 15 min breaks every 45 mins
14:30- Event ends
About our workshop lead:
Josh Watts, Director, Innovate_
Josh is the Managing Director of Innovate_, an agency he founded to help social enterprises and impact-driven businesses grow and scale. His background includes roles within the National Trust, PwC, London local authorities, Social Housing providers, and technology start-ups, where he led teams in strategic growth, operations, fundraising, and large-scale project management.
Who we are:
Arts & Business NI is a creative membership network bringing together cultural and commercial businesses, helping them grow stronger together through the power of partnership. We advocate for the value of arts, invest in innovation, and ensure that the NI arts and cultural sector has the confidence, capacity, and skills to achieve creative freedom through financial independence. You find out more about joining our creative network here
Booking
Places are extremely limited, so make sure to book quickly to secure your chance to take part.
A&B NI Members: £5+VAT to attend
Non-Member Organisations: £10+VAT to attend
Become an Arts Member: £100+Vat will give you access to this event, a year-round calendar of events & training, discount on annual conferences, exclusive networking opportunities and one-to-one support with fundraising, partnerships and governance. Find out more here: https://www.artsandbusinessni.org.uk/arts-membership
If you have any questions, please contact Holly Foskett, Arts Programme Manager at h.foskett@artsandbusinessni.org.uk
Accessibility
We are committed to making our events inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments, please let us know when booking so we can accommodate your needs.
If you’d like to speak to someone about accessibility before the event, please contact Holly h.foskett@artsandbusinessni.org.uk or ring us on 02890735150
On the day, our team will be available to assist you—just look for staff wearing pink lanyards. They’ll be happy to answer any questions or provide any additional support you may need.
Enivornmental Statement
A&BNI is committed to working with our Board, staff, suppliers, funders and audiences to ensure we consider the environmental impacts of our activities.
We are members of Green Arts NI, a sustainability network of cultural and creative organisations. In June 2019 we made a Plastic Promise and pledged to stop further use of plastic bottles and cups and to specify use of reusable sustainable products at our events. We walk, use public transport or car-share as much as possible – and encourage our attendees to consider sustainable transport options where possible.
