Sector Forward - Nottingham's VCSE Conference 2025

As part of our 150th birthday celebrations, NCVS is delighted to invite you to Sector Forward, a special one-day conference for Nottingham’s voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. It is free to attend.

 

A chance to come together, celebrate, reflect, and plan for the future through connection, learning and shared ambition.

Register now to join us on Monday 13 October 2025 at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

This event is funded with help from the National Lottery Community Fund.


Who is it for?
This conference is for representatives from voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations operating in Nottingham city and surrounding districts. We're unable to accept registrations from our public sector and private sector colleagues, or from wider geographical areas, on this occasion.

The closing date for registrations is Monday 22 September 2025 at 5pm.

Initially, we are limiting registrations to two people per group/organisation to enable a wide range of VCSE partners to benefit from the conference. Each participant must complete a separate registration form and provide a unique email address.


What to expect?

  • Keynote address from Lucy Hubber, Director of Public Health, Nottingham City Council.
  • Guest speaker: Gary Godden, Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner.
  • A choice of workshops.
  • Networking and marketplace.
  • Goody bags, prize draws and surprises throughout the day.

See our Sector Forward conference page for full details.

If you have any questions about this event, please email ncvs@nottinghamcvs.co.uk


Book your place now: Register here

 

When
13th October, 2025 from  9:00 AM to  4:00 PM
Location
Motorpoint Arena
Bolero Square
Nottingham
NG1 1LA