Meet Your Match: Charity & Business Networking Brunch

Meet Your Match: Charity & Business Networking Brunch

By BANES 3rd Sector Group (3SG)

3SG is thrilled to invite local businesses and charities across Bath & NES to the second edition of our buzzing networking brunch!

Date and time

Location

Komedia

22-23 Westgate Street Bath BA1 1EP United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

  • 2 hours, 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Meet Your Match – Round 2!

Bringing Together Local Businesses & Charities Across Bath & North East Somerset

After a brilliant pilot event in February 2025, 3SG is excited to invite you to the return of our high-energy networking brunch – Meet Your Match! This is your opportunity to connect with like-minded organisations and spark meaningful partnerships that drive social impact across Bath & North East Somerset. We aim to make it a space where purpose meets possibility.

Whether you're a local business looking to give back and build purpose-led connections, or a charity seeking new collaborators and supporters, this event is designed for you.

Join us for a lively morning packed with interactive networking, inspiring conversations, and of course, delicious breakfast snacks to keep the ideas flowing.

🗓️ Event Details

  • Date & Time: Wednesday 17th September, 09:00–11:30
  • Venue: Komedia, Bath
  • Tickets for:

- Local Businesses: £15 (includes breakfast)

- Local Charities (3SG members only): Free

To allow as many organisations to have the opportunity, we ask that only 1 person per organisation attends where possible. A second ticket may be available, depending on capacity.

☕ What to Expect

  • Speed Networking Sessions: Connect 1:1 in a fun, fast-paced format that maximises meaningful connections.
  • Open Networking Time: Chat informally before and after the structured sessions.
  • Connection Board: Share what your organisation offers and what you’re looking for — and see who might be your perfect match.
  • Breakfast Snacks: Fuel your morning with delicious pastries, hot drinks, and great company.

🎤 Guest Speakers

  • Bex Shreeve (Mentoring Plus, & Bristol Climate and Nature Partnership)Our fantastic host for the event! She’ll be leading the charge through our fast-paced, interactive speed-dating-style networking sessions and keeping the vibes high from start to finish.
  • Graham Abbey (Farleigh Performance)Who will be sharing insights on purposeful partnerships: those that align deeply with your mission, values, and story. With years of experience generating impact for good, Graham is the perfect guide for this journey.

🎟️ Booking Your Place

This Eventbrite page has two ticket types:

  • One for Local Businesses
  • One for Local Charities / 3SG Members

Please choose the option that applies to you.

If your charity or third sector organisation is not currently a 3SG member, please email us at contact@3sg.org.uk to learn more or check your eligibility.

Let’s come together to connect, collaborate, and create a stronger B&NES — we can’t wait to see you there!

3SG is a registered charity and independent membership network supporting the charity, social enterprise, faith and voluntary sector operating in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES). If you have any queries, please email contact@3sg.org.uk

Photos from our pilot 'Meet Your Match' event in February, which was Valentine's Day themed. We hope to build on the foundations of February's event, with some improvements to the format and flow!

Frequently asked questions

Who is this event for?

This event is for local businesses and charities in Bath & North East Somerset to get together and strengthen connections between the sectors. Tickets are for representatives of local businesses and local charities. At present, tickets on this page are for local businesses only.

What is the purpose of this event?

Our focus is on fostering meaningful partnerships that benefit both businesses and charities. We hope this event will spark new connections and ideas, lead to successful collaborations, long-lasting mutual support, and encourage awareness across both sectors.

Will there be refreshments?

There will be tea, coffee and light breakfast food included in your ticket.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, there is level access from the street outside into the foyer and Auditorium at Komedia. There are accessible toilets on the ground floor too. More details about the venue's accessibility can be found here: https://komediabath.co.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility/

Do I need to bring anything?

Just yourself, and an enthusiasm to find out more and develop relationships within the local charitable sector, and perhaps some business cards and knowledge of your company's ESG policy (only if you have one!).

I work for a charity that isn't a 3SG member organisation, can I attend?

We are offering priority to our 3SG Member organisations, which are all listed here: https://www.3sg.org.uk/members Please get in touch with us via contact@3sg.org.uk and we can see if there is availability to offer a non-member charity ticket, or explore becoming a 3SG Member.

Organized by

3SG is a thriving, independent membership network for the charity, social enterprise, faith and voluntary sector operating in Bath and North East Somerset. Our aim is to raise the profile of our members, provide training and development support and give them a chance to influence local strategic decision making.

Our vision is to build a stronger 3rd sector in Bath & NE Somerset that works in partnership on the big issues affecting our community like homelessness, the environment, loneliness and health and social care.

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