Thursday 22 October 2009
9am - 1pm
Hill Dickinson LLP
No. 1 St. Paul’s Square, Liverpool
L3 9SJ

Corporate philanthropy is the act of private sector organisations donating time, finances or resources, in a strategic, sustainable fashion to not-for-profit and charitable organisations.

Corporate philanthropy is a growing movement in the UK having been well-established in the United States for some time; philanthropy as a concept in evolving and in a corporate sense can dramatically increase the impact your company can have on its bottom-line, stakeholder engagement and employee retention, recruitment and morale.

The Community Foundation for Merseyside is part of the national Community Foundation Network which is the fastest growing philanthropic movement in UK. The Community Foundation works in partnership with SME to blue chip companies on achieving their philanthropic giving and corporate social responsibility objectives in communities.

In partnership with Hill Dickinson, the Community Foundation is bringing together for the first time a number of leading and emerging corporate philanthropists based in Merseyside to share learning and best practice in this field at a half-day seminar.

We would like to invite you to join us for the Community Foundation’s first corporate philanthropy seminar to hear from some leading figures in corporate philanthropy, share best practice and network with other business professionals working in this field.

In addition, there will be presentations on the current social and economic need in Merseyside’s voluntary and community sector and how organisations are working strategically to place their company at the heart of long-term social change locally, nationally and internationally.

Guest speakers

Steve Howe MVO
Executive Advisor, Keepmoat Foundation:
Being philanthropic nationally whilst keeping a local focus

Cerys Percival
External Affairs and Community Advisor, BHP Billiton Petroleum:
Engaging philanthropically with your local community to bring business benefit

Abigail Veasey
Community Events Manager, Abbey, Alliance & Leicester:
Engaging your workforce into your community strategy

Other speakers to follow.

£50 per delegate (cost includes morning refreshments and lunch)

For more information, or to confirm attendance, please contact Vicki Cronley at the Community Foundation on 0151 966 2886 or email info@cfmerseyside.org.uk

Hosted by
Community Foundation for Merseyside

Supported by Hill Dickinson

“Our challenge is to identify the social impact of our activities and to make sure we effectively engage with our communities…BHP Billiton is committed to being valued and trusted by our stakeholders, and contributing to a positive social, economic and environmental legacy.” Ian Ashby, BHP Billiton President.

“We see corporate social responsibility as a natural extension to what we stand for as an organisation. We are dedicated to improving Merseyside’s communities and see this foundation as a way in which to do so. This is just the beginning of the Mando Group Foundation. We want to make a difference within local communities and believe we can do so by working in partnership with the Community Foundation.” Matt Johnson, Managing Director, Mando Group.

1pm, 5th November 2009
Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre
After Show Networking Party: PanAm, Albert Dock

Liverpool Software City International is taking place next month. The event is designed to showcase the region’s dynamic technology sector.

Now running in its third year, Software City attracts an international audience and is a unique opportunity for businesses and investors to make connections, explore ideas and hear from world class entrepreneurs. Every year the event is fully booked so reserve your place now to avoid missing out on one of the most important events in the North West business calendar.

If you are running a technology business now is the time to apply to pitch to Software City’s panel of entrepreneurs and investors. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote your business and access top class advice to help your business move to the next level. To apply to pitch visit www.softwarecityltd.com

Richard Farleigh of Dragon’s Den fame will be returning to Liverpool for the event and will be joined by Julie Meyer the BBC’s newly appointed online dragon. Julie co-founded First Tuesday and is the CEO of Ariadne Capital.

This year Software City is taking place alongside ‘Develop in Liverpool’ the UK’s leading conference for the gaming community.

The after show networking party will be held at the PanAm bar where guests will have a chance to meet Richard Farleigh and Julie Meyer.

Register now at www.softwarecityltd.com