United by 2022 are a charity dedicated to maintaining the legacy of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. They will be visiting Dudley on Thursday 6th June to offer a range of support to small community organisations. They will be at the DY1 Community Building between 1:30 and 3:30pm.
They are keen to meet as many new organisations as possible and hear from them directly how they can best provide support. A free lunch is provided and there will be opportunities to network with other organisations.
Confirmed speakers include:
The Key Fund: Tom Bostock
The Key Fund supports social enterprises, charitable organisations, and asset locked businesses across the Midlands and the North with blended finance. They provide both loans and grant packages – to help community and social enterprises to start-up, become sustainable, or grow.
Tom Bostock will be sharing insights into the available loans and grant package opportunities across the region, the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
United by 2022 Family Member: Generation Impact CIC
United by 2022 Family member, Generation Impact CIC are based in Dudley supporting young carers by hosting youth clubs where they can be with their peers. They will be speaking on the great work they do, and the journey of being a UB22 Family member.
United by 2022: Tara JC
Do you work with children or vulnerable adults? You may know how to spot safeguarding concerns – but what do you do next?
Tara will walk you through the initial building blocks on safeguarding procedures, policies and reporting, so you can reflect on whether your organisation is structurally compliant in keeping vulnerable people safe.
You can book your free place via this link