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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)
Code of Charity Retailing (pdf)
Charity Retail Conference
Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 July 2012
We are delighted to announce the date of our 2012 Charity Retail Conference, Exhibition and Awards. This sell-out, residential conference, allows delegates to learn and share ideas in practical focus sessions, be inspired by leading speakers and meet suppliers at our Exhibition. In the evening, delegates can network in a relaxed setting at our drinks reception, dinner and Awards ceremony.
This year’s Awards will be presented on Monday 2 July by Patrick Monahan, a comedian who recently won the ITV stand-up comedy contest Show Me The Funny, and is a regular performer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Booking opens in April, but you can get involved now by taking part in our Annual Awards 2012: The ONLY awards made specifically for charity retailing. Start to think about this now. Get your regional and shop managers involved at an early stage, ready for entry in March. Awards will include:
- Shop Team of the Year
- Retail Staff Member of the Year
- Volunteer of the year
- Young Volunteer of the Year
- Green Initiative Award
- Innovation in Charity Retailing Award
- Most Valuable Item donated
- Most Unusual Item donated
- Most Supportive Supplier to the Sector
- WOW! Factor Awards (best shop window and best interior)
Please do not hesitate to contact Cristina if you would like more information about entering the Awards at cristina@charityretail.org.uk or call 020 7255 4471.