Events

Upcoming Events:

A Question of Balance: The Role of the State and Civil Society in Britain Today

Wednesday 29th June, 2011, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Tickets £6)
The Oasis Centre

Join us for an evening with Rt Hon Francis Maude MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office as we explore:

•the opportunities on the horizon for the voluntary and community sector
•the role of community organisers
•the localism agenda
•how government plans are developing to work together with voluntary sector bodies in these arenas

Many community groups and local charities are worried about their future and role within society, “are we still wanted and how do we fit in?”. Francis Maude will respond to some of these fears and clarify future opportunities.

The evening’s programme will also allow for questions from the floor.

For more information: rsvp@charitiesparliament.org.uk

Past Events:

The Big Society – From Debate to Delivery
Monday 16th May 2011, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Tickets £6)
The Oasis Centre

The Big Society has received more attention than most issues over the last few weeks and months. As the debate reaches a crescendo, charities, social enterprises and faith groups want to know practically how they can make sure their communities benefit from this agenda.

Join us as we hear from Lord Nat Wei (Chief Adviser to the Government on the Big Society).

For more information: rsvp@charitiesparliament.org.uk

Alternative Vote Referendum events:

The Great AV debate
3rd May 2011, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (FREE)

Join us in collaboration with Theos as we debate the Alternative Vote Referendum at the Edmond J Safra Theatre, Kings College London, WC2R 2LS

With Dr Luke Bretherton, Baroness Oona King, Gavin Shuker MP and Peter Facey.

For more information: rsvp@charitiesparliament.org.uk

To book places, email: hello@theosthinktank.co.uk

Debating Democracy - Halifax 13th April 2011
Speakers included: Dave Gilpin, Linda Riordan MP and Bishop Colin Bucahanan

Debating Democracy – Brighton 15th April 2011
Speakers included: Gavin Ashenden, Jonathan Bartley, Charlotte Vere, Katie Ghose, and Terry Paul MP.

Title: A Welfare System for the 21st Century – How compassionate are the new welfare reforms?

Wednesday 23rd March 2011, 7pm- 9pm (Tickets £6)

The Oasis Centre, 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HS

An evening debate with Iain Duncan Smith MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions).

Iain Duncan Smith MP claims Britain’s current benefits system is ‘broken’, unaffordable and has been ‘trapping’ poor people in poverty. He believes his new Welfare Reform Bill will radically simplify the benefits system, and in doing so, combat worklessness and poverty by incentivising people to get back to work.

For further information: rsvp@charitiesparliament.org.uk

Title: Hospitality, the Hope for South London?

Wednesday 2nd March 2011, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Free)

The Oasis Centre, 1a Kennington Road, London SE1 7QP

In an area of such religious and cultural diversity, we must challenge isolationism and misunderstanding with hospitality.

Join us for an opportunity to network with different faith groups from across South London, as we launch an initiative that aims to encourage and inspire faith groups in South London to be more hospitable to those of other faiths.

Guest speakers include:

Simon Hughes MP (Lib Dem Deputy Leader)

Imam Suliman Gani (Tooting Islamic Centre)

Archbishop Peter Smith (Archbishop of Southwark)

Geetha Maheshwaran (Shree Ghanapathy Temple)

For more information: rsvp@charitiesparliament.org.uk

Or telephone: 0207 921 4289

Title: Debating Democracy – The Alternative Vote Referendum

Wednesday 16th February 2011, 7:00opm-9:00pm (Tickets: Free)

The Oasis Centre, 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HS

An evening debate chaired by Jeremy Vine with high profile speakers from both the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ campaigns.

What is the Alternative Vote and how does it differ to the current first past the post system?

Join us as we debate the future of our democracy. With the referendum this May the voting system in the UK could change forever, make sure you have your say!

Hosted by Charities Parliament and Faithworks together with Care, Ekklesia, the Evangelical Alliance, the Liberal Democrat Christian Forum and Livability, the event also aims to encourage and resource churches and church leaders to engage with the Alternative Vote Referendum and run their own hustings.

For further information: rsvp@charitiesparliament.org.uk

Title: Poverty and Life Chances: Thinking the Unthinkable

Wednesday 12^th January 2011, 7pm-9pm

The Oasis Centre UK, 75 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7HS

On Wednesday 12^th January, Charities Parliament will host an event, with guest speaker Frank Field MP unveiling his poverty report.