Join EMSEN for an evening of collaboration and networking with Deborah Bond, NCBC Ambassador, and Sheridan Chilvers from Allia.

Join us for an evening focused on one of the greatest strengths of the social enterprise sector: Networking and Collaboration.

Whether you're a social enterprise, CIC, charity, community group, or purpose-driven business, strong relationships and partnerships can unlock new opportunities, increase impact, and help organisations achieve more together than they could alone.

This month's EMSEN event will explore how collaboration can help organisations grow, access new opportunities, share resources, and create greater social value across the East Midlands.

We're delighted to welcome Deborah Bond as our main speaker.

Deborah Bond is a founder-turned-advisor with two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs grow with clarity and confidence.

A natural connector and champion of Nottingham’s business community, she also serves as an Ambassador for Nottingham City Business Club and CEO Sleepout Nottingham. In her talk, Network Like a Human, she shares how human‑centred communication builds relationships that truly matter and drive real collaboration - not just contacts.

We'll also hear from our case study speaker, Sheridan Chilvers from Allia, who will share their experiences, lessons learned, and practical examples of collaboration in action.

As always, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet other organisations, share ideas, and discover opportunities to work together.

Event Schedule

🕔 Arrival and Networking (help yourself to refreshments)

🕠 Introduction to EMSEN

🕠 A word from our Sponsor

🕠 Round robin introductions from attendees (your name, organisation, and a brief overview of what you offer)

🕠 Main Speaker: Deborah Bond, NCBC Ambassador

🕕 Case Study Speaker: Sheridan Chilvers, Allia

🕡 Questions and Discussion

🕡 Announcements from attendees

🕡 Open Networking

🕖 Close

Tickets

Tickets are £5 per person.

This isn't simply an event fee. A proportion of every ticket sold contributes directly to the NG Community Impact Fund, EMSEN's micro-grant programme supporting grassroots projects, social enterprises, and community initiatives across Nottingham.

By attending an EMSEN event, you're investing not only in your own learning and connections, but also helping create opportunities for organisations delivering positive social impact in our communities.

There is also the option to join us online if you're in the farther reaches of the East Midlands.

Book the online ticket, and we'll share the Zoom details close to the date.

We look forward to welcoming you for another evening of learning, collaboration, and connection.

Audience announcements

If you have any events or activities happening over the couple of months following this event, please send us your posters.

You'll have an opportunity to share the details with everyone there.

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