Sister Social Value Networking Breakfast

Sister Social Value Networking Breakfast

By Sister

Join us at Renold Innovation Hub for Sister's first Social Value Breakfast to connect, share ideas & explore doing business with purpose.

Date and time

Location

Renold Building

32a Altrincham Street Manchester M1 7JR United Kingdom

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Arrival & networking


Check in, grab a hot drink and pastries or fruit, and take the opportunity to network before we begin.

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

Welcome & opening remarks


A welcome from Sister's Social Impact & Community Manager Karen Jelenje and an introduction to Sister’s vision, shared by our Director of Place Liz Bamber

9:50 AM - 10:05 AM

Launch of Sister's Social Value pillars


An overview of Sister’s new social value pillars and our ambitions for the year ahead by Karen Jelenje

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Panel 1: Making Social Value everyone’s business


Social value shouldn’t sit in a silo. This panel explores how businesses, the public sector, and VCSEs can work together to embed social value across sectors. Hear from panelists across sectors, shar...

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Break - 10 mins

10:40 AM - 11:05 AM

Panel 2: Building partnerships that last


What makes a partnership meaningful and sustainable? Hear insights and real life examples from cross-sector panellists on creating long-term, impactful collaborations. Includes a 5-minute Q&A.

11:05 AM - 11:30 AM

Closing remarks & networking


Closing remarks followed by refreshments and networking.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 2 hours, 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Business • Environment & Sustainability

Join Sister for an inspiring morning at the Renold Innovation Hub, where we’ll explore how businesses, VSCEs, the public sector, and community organisations can work together to drive meaningful social value and impact.

What to expect:

A morning focused on social impact, shared learning, and cross-sector collaboration.

🥐 Delicious breakfast pastries & coffee

🎤 Inspiring panel talks (speakers to be announced soon)

💬 Interactive discussions

🤝 Plenty of time to network

We'll also be launching Sister’s new Social Value pillars and you'll hear from our Community & Social Impact Manager about our ambitions for the year ahead and some of the initiatives and partnerships we've kickstarted so far.

Who is this event for?

This event is for you if work in delivering social value. Whether you're a community organisation, VSCE, corporate business or work in the public sector or simply someone that is passionate about social impact you're welcome!

Event Details

📅 Date: Mon 29th Sept 2025

🕛 Duration: 09:00 – 11:30 (with a 30 mins of networking before & after the event)

📍 Location: Sister, Renold Innovation Hub, Renold Building, 32a Altrincham St, Manchester M1 7JR

🎟️ Tickets: Free

🎁 + Optional £3 donation to Lifeshare, supporting their Breakfast Project providing homeless people in Greater Manchester a warm cooked breakfast every weekend.

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Getting here

We are conveniently located a 5 minutes walk fom Manchester Piccadilly Station, serviced by trains, trams and a free bus, No.2 that has a stop close to the venue .

Please get in touch with our events team at events@sistermanchester.com if you have any questions about the event or have any access needs.

Photos & Videography: Please note we will be capturing photos and videos on the day, please notify a memebr of staff on the day if you do not want to be captured and we'll provide a sticker.

Who we are?

Sister is a dynamic new neighbourhood and innovation district for forward-thinking science and tech start-ups, scale-ups and global enterprises.

Instagram: @sister_manchester | Website: www.sistermanchester.com

Frequently asked questions

Is the venue accessible?

Yes we have an accessible entrance via the Altrincham Street arches, please confirm if you have any accessibility needs through the ticket order form so our team can ensure we can support you on the day.

Is there free parking on site?

Parking is limited on site and reserved for Blue Badge holders and event organisers, please email us 48 hours before to arrange a parking space. We’re just a 5-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station, so we encourage travel by public transport where possible.

Can I work from the venue before or after the event ?

Our events space has a cafe with power points and is open to the public from 9am–5pm (drinks served until 2pm). Please note that spaces can't be reserved and seating may be limited and calls are strictly prohibited on event days to avoid disruption.

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