14-16th January 2010.

The Furniture Re-use Network is the umbrella body for some of Britain’s leading and most well-established social enterprises. The theme of the 2010 conference will be “Meeting the Challenge of Change” and will focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by the impending changes in the political environment and the current economic turbulence.

For social enterprises and partner organisations the benefits of attending FRN’s conference will include:

· Business opportunities including partnership working and service diversification
· Developing partnerships to meet your environmental, financial and social inclusion aims and objectives
· Opportunities to network with re-use and recycling professionals
· Establishing your own furniture re-use services
· Identifying new ideas and ‘best practice’ from around the country
· How the furniture re-use sector can help with regeneration and job creation
· Networking opportunities with peers from the social enterprise world
· Practical advice on funding growth – loans, commissioning and contracts
· Improving your effectiveness – marketing and compliance support
· Understanding the political picture – Local Area Agreements, WEEE etc.
· Exhibitor stands – the latest services to improve your business performance

Location:
Cheshire

Contact Information:
[ http://www.frn.org.uk/annual_conference.asp ]