Getting your voice heard: How to influence policies that affect you and your community

Submitted by YHRF editor on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 13:01

Date and time:

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 10:00 - 15:00

An informal and practical event for small groups and grassroots organisations in West Yorkshire.

Primarily aimed at BME, Refugee, Rural and Faith groups, though all other groups are welcome to join.

The event aims to help groups understand the importance of policy and the effect that it can have on organisations and communities. It will include practical workshops on influencing policy to improve the communities in which they live.

Organised by : BME VCS Regional Programme, Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Forum Ltd, Leeds BME Network, WYLDA (RISS project), LASSN

For more information see attached programme and booking form, or contact Ian Gardner on 0113 3942300 or email ian [dot] gardner [at] regionalforum [dot] org [dot] uk

Attachment	Date	Size
Programme.doc	02/02/10 7:00 am	150 KB
Policy Event Booking form.doc	02/02/10 7:00 am	52 KB

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