14th November 2013

Warrington Business Engagement Event

14th November 2013

Alison Cullen - Chief OfficerWarrington Voluntary Action

WVA supports the development of a vibrant, thriving and sustainable third sector to meet the diverse and changing needs of local communities.

• Provide information, support and resources

• Promote, support and develop volunteering

• Initiate and nurture the development of new groups

• Support local networks and forums to encourage effective partnerships and strengthen cross sector working.

• Enable effective representation and involvement on key

• strategic partnership bodies

Empowering Communities

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Partnerships & RepresentationWVA worked with the

Gateway and OPEG for Older People’s day

At the Volunteering Strategy Launch

Becky Brown and Lynn Johnson (centre) at the BITC event in

London

Communications

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• How can your organisation get involved?

• What impact does your organisation make to the community?

• How will this benefit you as an individual?

Becky BrownPartnership Development

Officer

Michael Sheppard – Chief Executive

Warrington Community Living

Lynn JohnsonBusiness Connector

Business Connector Warrington

Business Connector – WarringtonLynn Johnson07789 720596Lynn.johnson@bitcconnect.org.uk

About us• A network of businesses with strong

presence in Warrington

• Businesses who act responsibly in their local community

• Business who want to offer free support and expertise to the voluntary sector

Our Mission• To contribute to a culture in Warrington where businesses, public and third sectors work closely together to improve the lives and communities of Warrington people

Supporting Warrington(Breakout Groups)

Sharing your Skills

Getting Physical

PayrollGiving

Becoming aTrustee

ullenBreakout Session SummaryAlison Cullen

Charity Film Warrington Young Carers

http://www.warringtonva.org.uk/volunteering/charity-film-appeals

Gillian Beckett – HR ManagerRestons Solicitors

Their boots were made for walking!

No rest for Restons Starlight Girls who took part in the Starlight Walk on 17th June 2011 and completed the 13 mile journey.

After completing the walk, the girls said it was a fun night out and each and every one of them was glad to see the finishing line. The event was very well organised by St Rocco’s and the team are already preparing to walk again in 2012.

Colin Merrick – General Manager

United Utilities

NCA Community Events

Westy Community Centre

What we did• Used the One Voice employee

forum to discuss options and vote• Matched the skills of our people to

the projects• Selected Westy Community Centre

as a project to support

Why we did it• To make a difference in the

community/ give something back• Share our expertise• Great team building opportunity• There was a great sense of

achievement

Before

After

Salford Young Carers 5 & 10k Run

Why we did it• Family connection• An element of guilt• A feeling that we needed to act!• Rewarding!• Pride – in ourselves and in the carers

for the support they provide

What we did• Attended the premiere of an emotive and

inspirational film about Salford Young Carers• Got a team together who wanted to help• Spread the word to our colleagues, family

and friends• Through sponsorship we raised over £6,000

for this amazing charity

How we’re supporting other projects

• Donated a H&S DVD• Carried out feasibility studies• Encouraging employees to donate

their old bikes• Developing leaflets to promote the

centre

• Holding a food collection across the UU offices at the end of November

• Encouraging employees to donate specific items to help less fortunate families have a better Christmas

• Summary – It is a very satisfying experience!

Closing SummaryAlison Cullen