Preston MP Sir Mark Hendrick is set to host a community conference for third sector organisations in the city.

The ‘Helping Your Organisation Help Others’ event will bring together a range of local charities, faith groups, health and community voluntary organisations. 

A range of speakers will be there, including from the National Lottery, Grantfinder, Preston City Council and the Lancashire Association of CVS (Community Voluntary Service).

They will cover the following topics:

• Good marketing and getting your message out on social media
• Finding funding and how to write successful bids
• Upskilling your volunteers and maximising their efforts
• Looking after your and volunteers’ mental health 

There will also be chance to network with other attendees.

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The event will be held at The Salvation Army in Harrington Street on Friday 23 June from 10am to 1.30pm.

Attendees are encouraged to take non-perishable food and toiletry items to donate to the Salvation Army.

Registration on Eventbrite closes at 5pm on 20 June.

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