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Click the play button below to watch a brief video summary of the conference:
CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector held its first ever conference in Newry on the (23 November), when over 100 leaders from Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community organisations gathered at the Canal Court Hotel to consider the future role of the sector. The CO3 conference was welcomed to the area by the Newry and Mourne Council who sponsored a wine reception, and Conor Murphy MLA and MP for the Newry and Mourne Areas addressed the conference dinner before the conference delegates heard from Seamus Murray, DSD who announced that the Charity Legislation would go The key message from the Conference was that the Third Sector needs a legislative context that recognises and values its unique role in serving communities and informing public policy. There is an opportunity with forthcoming charities legislation, for the Assembly to formally support charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations and the important contribution they make to a better civil society.
A panel of leading Irish, British and international speakers at the ‘Choice and Voice’ conference provided insights into the government and sector initiatives that have strengthened the vital work of charities in their countries. Speakers included Jane Ryder the Chief Executive of the Scottish Charity Commission; Mary Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics Ireland and Avila Kilmurray, Director of the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland. The Conference is bringing together a range of key speakers from Ireland, England, Scotland and Sweden, together with representatives of the Sector in Northern Ireland.
Avila Kilmurray, Community Foundation, gave a very inspirational speech to members on the Friday morning, and we are delighted to attached a copy for your information.
Jane Ryder, Chief Executive of the Scottish Charity Regulator, OSCRll Charities Regulation and its impact – Lessons from Scotland.
 Jan Strom, Ideel Arena
Boosting Leadership in Sweden’s Third Sector. To see presentation click here  Richard Cordon of the Compact for the Commission, provides insight into The Compact and understanding the role of the Third Sector.
To see presentation click here  Stevie Johnston, Chief Executive, WEA, gives his experience on Contracting for Change
To see presentation click here Promotion and Marketing Opportunities A presence at the CO3 Choice and Voice Conference offers you a unique opportunity to meet Directors in Northern Ireland’s Third Sector, including those who lead community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises, sporting bodies, rural groups and church and religious organisations. A range of sponsorship opportunities are available including exhibition space, advertising in the conference folder, sponsorship of the corporate gift, and sponsorship of the conference folder to name but a few. Further Information and Booking For further information on the Conference for 2009 or sponsorship opportunities for our next Conference, please contact
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When: Thurs 22nd - Friday 23rd November 2007
Where: Canal Court Hotel, Newry
Cost: Residential - £195 CO3 members, £295 Non members
(Includes accommodation, workshops and conference meals)
Day Delegate - £95 CO3 Member, £150 Non Member (includes attendance on both days)
(excludes accommodation/ dinner/ breakfast) |
