Dear All,

Being new to this list here's a very brief introduction. I'm a sociology lecturer at Nottingham Trent University engaged in developing and delivering our service learning modules. As part of my activities I'm also a member of ARAVC, (The Association for Research in the Voluntary and Community Sector) and would like to bring your attention our public Annual Lecture next Thursday 21st May. Apologies for the short notice, the event is free, details are below and you'd be very welcome.

Best wishes, Sharon



ARVAC ANNUAL LECTURE 21st May 2015 "Organising for a Change" @ Greencoat Place, London 1.30-4.30pm - Key Note Speaker: Neil Jameson, Director of Citizens UK To Book Follow this Link www.edgehill.ac.uk/i4p/public-lecture-21st-may-2015<http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/i4p/public-lecture-21st-may-2015>


Keynote Speaker: Neil Jameson, Executive Director of Citizens UK
This year’s ARVAC Annual Lecture is taking place shortly after the 2015 General Election.  The last five years have been ones of change and instability for the VCS and we want to use this opportunity to look ahead.  In the 2010 General Election the three party leaders ended their campaigns by speaking at an event organised by London Citizens.  We think it is highly appropriate to start the post 2015 election period with a discussion informed by the thoughts and ideas of Neil Jameson.
The changes across the sector will continue – we will see cuts in funding to small and important neighbourhood based organisations and the leadership role of the large national charities and agencies is contested.  We hope that this year’s lecture will add to the discussions, conversations and informed deliberations about the next five years.

We look forward to seeing you in London on 21st May.

Venue     Greencoat Place<https://newslettertool2.1und1.de/subscriber-frontend/link-tracking?target=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greencoatplace.org%2Fwelcome&contactUuid=3f210cef-7fa0-4dbe-bfab-1c7059af20e5&campaignUuid=951be2c4-cd1a-455f-a33d-39ef5c0b17cf>, London SW1P 1RD,

To register   http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/i4p/public-lecture-21st-may-2015/



The 2015 ARVAC annual lecture is supported by I4P, Edge Hill University



ARVAC (The Association for Research in the Voluntary and Community Sector) was established in 1978.  It is a membership organisation and acts as a resource for people interested in research in or on community organisations.  We believe that voluntary and community organisations play a vital role in creating and sustaining healthy communities, and that research plays an essential role in increasing the effectiveness of those organisations involved in voluntary and community action.  We produce a quarterly bulletin and maintain a database of community research.  We run seminars and conferences and produce occasional publications.
Membership of ARVAC is free - join at www.arvac.org.uk/membership<http://www.arvac.org.uk/membership>
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