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This insightful half day session will give you practical knowledge, tips and advice on what to put in into your business plan and will also get you thinking about the bigger picture, including your strategic vision, mission and more! 

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Attendees will – 

 1) Gain insight on the purpose of a business plan and how to make this a working document and not something that sits on a shelf!  
  

2) Be able to gain confidence and knowledge in your planning and strategy whilst answering:  

• Why do we exist?  

• What does good look like for your organisation? 

• Where are we today? 

• Who are we for/serving? 

• What do people want from us? 

• What do we do? 

• How do we do what we do? 

• How will we know good? 

• How will we deliver good? 

• How do we get started? 

3) Network and connect with others in the sector over refreshments and lunch 

Who is this event for: 

This event is for those who work in the non-profit, charity or arts, heritage and cultural sectors. It is open to anyone in any director, CEO, business support or development roles or others outside of these roles who are looking support on business and strategic planning.  

Schedule: 

09:30 - Doors open for refreshments and chit chats 

10:00-12:30- Workshop with 15 min breaks every 45 mins 

12:30 - 13:00- Lunch 

13:00- 14:00- Workshop with 15 min breaks every 45 mins 

14:30- Event ends 

About our workshop lead: 

Josh Watts, Director, Innovate_ 

Josh is the Managing Director of Innovate_, an agency he founded to help social enterprises and impact-driven businesses grow and scale. His background includes roles within the National Trust, PwC, London local authorities, Social Housing providers, and technology start-ups, where he led teams in strategic growth, operations, fundraising, and large-scale project management. 

Booking

Places are extremely limited, so make sure to book quickly to secure your chance to take part.

A&B NI Members: £5+VAT to attend

Non-Member Organisations: £10+VAT to attend

Become an Arts Member: £100+Vat will give you access to this event, a year-round calendar of events & training, discount on annual conferences, exclusive networking opportunities and one-to-one support with fundraising, partnerships and governance. Find out more here: https://www.artsandbusinessni.org.uk/arts-membership

If you have any questions, please contact Holly Foskett, Arts Programme Manager at h.foskett@artsandbusinessni.org.uk

Accessibility

We are committed to making our events inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments, please let us know when booking so we can accommodate your needs.

If you’d like to speak to someone about accessibility before the event, please contact Holly h.foskett@artsandbusinessni.org.uk or ring us on 02890735150

On the day, our team will be available to assist you—just look for staff wearing pink lanyards. They’ll be happy to answer any questions or provide any additional support you may need.

Environmental Statement

A&BNI is committed to working with our Board, staff, suppliers, funders and audiences to ensure we consider the environmental impacts of our activities.

We are members of Green Arts NI, a sustainability network of cultural and creative organisations. In June 2019 we made a Plastic Promise and pledged to stop further use of plastic bottles and cups and to specify use of reusable sustainable products at our events. We walk, use public transport or car-share as much as possible – and encourage our attendees to consider sustainable transport options where possible.