Investing Locally: Strengthening Communities Together

Join us for a free to attend inspiring event designed for town councils, parish councils and village hall committees.

Discover how local investment, community engagement, sustainable initiatives, and the right funding pathways can transform your community.

Hear from a range of local organisations that can support your community offer, plus the opportunity to network over lunch about what is working in your area and further support you need in a round table discussion.

We will have various partners including National Lottery and others who will discuss how to obtain funding. Looking at how the funding can be invested locally into your community in sustainable initiatives. Using community engagement to aid in finding the needs of your community, the desires for projects and keeping people informed about your project.

Event Programme
9:30 Arrival and Refreshments
9:45 Welcome
Worcestershire CALC  Community investment and the wider health & wellbeing agenda
The National Lottery Community Fund Community‑led funding, engagement & collaboration
 
Partner Insights
  • Young Solutions Listening to young voices
  • Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health & wellbeing through physical activity
  • Worcestershire CC VCSE Strategic Lead Local collaborations & partnerships
Community First Village hall engagement and community activity
 
Romsley Parish Council Engagement, events & local investment
 
Breakout Discussions What’s working locally, actions, sharing practice & support needs
 
Q&A and Closing Remarks
 
Lunch & Networking
 
Finish 1.30pm

Event Information

Event Date Thu 14 May 2026 9:30
Event End Date Thu 14 May 2026 13:30
Cut off date Thu 7 May 2026
Capacity 100
Registered 68
Available Place 32
Individual Price Free
Location Graeme Hick Pavilion
Categories Clerks and Councillors, Communication & Engagement