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Northern Ireland Charity Retail Conference 2012

Wednesday 14 March 2012, NICVA, Belfast
Sponsored by Impress Publishing and Kudos Software Ltd, this event is the only event specifically for charity retailers in Northern Ireland.

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Strengthening your position in the charity retail sector
The Conference will focus on the most important issues facing the sector including, stock, bogus collectors and legislation specific to Northern Ireland. Delegates can update their knowledge in our practical and informative focus sessions, and can share ideas with other charity retailers and meet our sponsors.

Keynote speaker: Northern Ireland Minister for the Environment
Mr Alex Atwood, MLA, will address attendees on the Government's environmental policies and the impact these will have on charity shops.

Wide range of focus sessions to choose from including:

How to Use Social Media to Increase Your Customer Base
How to Develop Specialist Shops in Niche Areas
Matching the Right Volunteer to the Right Role.

>> Book before 17 February for EARLY BIRD PRICES

>> 4 bursary places available, further information here

15 months for the price of 12

Join the Association today and benefit from our new year membership offer. This is an ideal opportunity to find out how membership can benefit your charity. What's included...

Regular and valuable networking opportunities through meetings, interest groups and conferences
Access to benchmarking and consumer reports
Free legal, tax and security advice lines, and free online training in security and H&S
Lobbying activity on key issues for the sector
Being part of the THE code of conduct for charity retailing, encouraging good practice and public awareness
Money saving opportunities

>> Read more about membership here

Downloads:
Application form (pdf)