18th March 2008: New Century House, Manchester

Improving the prospects, opportunities and physical environment in a deprived community is a long process. At first little seems to happen, and yet over time and with much effort, patience and commitment a great deal can be achieved. However many deprived areas take far longer to improve than most funding streams are prepared to give and the onus lies with the organisation to plot the route to sustainability.

Whether you're working with community projects, the voluntary sector, a local authority, an NDC or any of the other myriad of organisations currently engaged in bringing about positive change, the need for resources is undeniable. In light of this many are now looking at how to secure their long term future without depending solely on grants. They're also assessing how the existing work they deliver can be preserved and sustained.

Without a workable succession strategy projects and organisations can disappear as quickly as they appeared, often leaving the people who needed and engaged in them disillusioned and frustrated. This one day conference will explore potential paths to sustainability and what you need to consider when developing your succession strategy. It will also offer interactive learning sessions where you will discover examples of best practice as well as technical support on how a successful strategy can be implemented.

Speakers include

"Helping to ensure that your organisation has the time to develop and improve the prospects of those you engage with."

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