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Development trusts have been at the forefront of thinking and practice around Community Assets, Anchors and Enterprise in recent years. Join 500 people for the largest and most inspirational community enterprise event in the calendar.
Confirmed Speakers
Rt Honourable Hazel Blears MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Barry Quirk, CEO. London Borough of Lewisham, and Local Government efficiency adviser.
Phil Hope MP, Minister for the Third Sector
Workshops, Seminars & Visits
Visits to development trusts in Leeds, Bradford & Halifax along with workshops and seminars including:
Implementing asset transfer How to win funds from charitable trusts Development trusts and affordable housing Winning public sector contracts There will be plenty of opportunities to network with respected practitioners from across the country and top decision makers in the sector.
FREE Peer Networking Event - Advancing Assets and Community Assets Programmes
Participants in the Advancing Assets and Community Asset Fund are invited to a free Peer networking event at this years national conference. For more information download the the flyer, to book for this event please complete a seperate booking form click here.
Who should attend
- Staff and trustees of development trusts and other community enterprises
New deal for communities programmes Housing associations Local authorities Regional Development Agencies Regional and national policy makers Funding bodies Regeneration professionals and consultants Special requirements
The Development Trusts Association endeavours to meet all special requirements for our delegates. As this year's conference will be held during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan we aim to provide all the appropriate facilities for delegates who are observing the fast. If you would like to discuss your requirements with us please contact the national office on 0845 458 8336.
Bursaries
A limited number of bursaries are available to assist development trusts and members of bassac and Community Matters with the costs of attending the conference. For more information contact f.hidil@dta.org.uk.
Book early to avoid disappointment
Book your place and accommodation straight away by completing our online booking form.
Alternatively download a booking form and return to us by fax on 01633 413 080 or email dta@eesolutions.co.uk.
Accommodation
Please be aware that delegate rates do not include accommodation costs.
Rooms are available at the Queens Hotel and the Met Hotel in Leeds city centre, to book rooms here please contact the hotels directly and quote "DTA Conference".
Queens Hotel: 0113 2431323
Met Hotel (three minute walk from the Queens): 0113 245 0841
Alternatively there are a wide range of hotels in Leeds city centre to suit a variety of requirements, to book your room through our online booking service click here.
Exhibition & Advertising
If you are interested in promoting your organisation at the conference please download an exhibition & advertising booking form and return by fax to 01633 413 080 or email dta@eesolutions.co.uk.
Enquiries
For all booking queries please contact 01633 411 732 or email dta@eesolutions.co.uk.
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Comments from delegates at the Confident Communities 2007 conference:
“Best so far!”
“Did some excellent networking!”
“I liked the grass-roots feeling and found it the best conference I've ever been to for exchanging ideas and business proposals with real practitioners.”
“Well done, I'm inspired and I'll be back!”
