The annual conference took place on Tuesday 19 March at Bradford City Football Ground. The title of this year’s conference was Shaping the Future, a joint event bringing together the voluntary and community sector (VCS), local authority, Bradford District Care Trust and NHS colleagues to plan for the future.

Over 200 delegates from a diverse range of groups, sectors and organisations came together to share information and discuss key issues. 

The event featured an information marketplace, with a number of VCS organisations and Community Partnership representatives displaying information about the work they carry out.

Speakers at the event included Helen Hirst, Chief Executive, Bradford City, District and Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven CCGs and Steve Hartley, Strategic Director, Place, Bradford Council.

Delegates participated in themed workshops, “Reshaping the VCS Compact”, “Reshaping local procurement and commissioning: ‘Keep it Local’” and “Review of support for the VCS”.  Outcomes and actions from the workshops will be shared in the near future.  Presentations given on the day can be found below.