Join us for the first ever Support Staffordshire Conference, bringing together charities, community groups, and VCSE organisations from across the county to celebrate and strengthen The Power of Local. This inspiring full‑day event is designed to connect leaders, spark collaboration, and explore practical solutions that help communities thrive.

Agenda

• 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Networking & Meet The Exhibitors

• 10:00 am – 10:15 am

Welcome from Garry Jones, CEO, Support Staffordshire

• 10:15 am – 11:00 am

Panel: Health and Happiness – Everyone’s Right to Live Well

• 11:00 am – 11:15 am

Guest Speaker: Professor Elizabeth Barnes CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire – The Kings Award

We are delighted to welcome Professor Elizabeth Barnes CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire to highlight local champions that have been awarded The Kings Award and also share how future winners can apply.

• 11:15 am – 12:00 pm

Ask the Experts Breakout Sessions

This is your chance to ask our carefully selected expert speakers your questions about key topics. The Breakout Room themes are: –

Room 1: Trusts & Grants

Room 2: EDI

Room 3: Volunteering

• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Lunch & Networking

A buffet lunch and refreshments are included within the cost of your ticket.

• 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Impact of Support Staffordshire

A welcome back after lunch to share updates from Support Staffordshire and complete the AGM voting for members.

• 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm

Ask the Experts Breakout Sessions

This is your chance to ask our carefully selected expert speakers your questions about key topics. The Breakout Room themes are: –

Room 1: Fundraising

Room 2: Sustainability

Room 3: AI & Charity Uses

• 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Keynote Speaker Interview and Q&A: Rav Wilding

Rav is well known for Crimewatch, Crimewatch Roadshow, Morning Live, and Scam Interceptors, and will lead a keynote interview followed by a Q&A.

Tickets: £25 for Support Staffordshire members, £45 for non-members. 

Register here for your place.