The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 66: April/May 2023 | Page 8

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Celebrating five years of connecting businesses , charities and not for profits for success

The Business Exchange South West Charity Conference & Expo is returning for a fifth year on Thursday 15th June at Bath Racecourse .
The theme for the day is collaboration and the aim is to provide a space for organisations from all sectors to network , share learnings and go for growth with far reaching benefits to our communities . We will be asking the question , how can we all work together to find answers to our collective societal challenges from rising inflation to budget cuts , a struggling NHS and more ?
“ It ’ s an incredible forum that brings together a like-minded community looking to explore opportunities and share best practice .”
To make the day happen , we are proud to be working in partnership with Milsted Langdon and Stone King who are founding sponsors of the conference and expo . We are also delighted to announce that RBC Brewin Dolphin have shown their support and will be joining forces with The Business Exchange , Milsted Langdon and Stone King with the aim to widen the day ’ s impact across the South West .
The Business Exchange South West Charity Conference & Expo is a unique event in the UK . There are lots of charity and not for profit events on a national scale but not so many that focus on a region and uniting a community . The event has grown from just a conference with 100 people in a room in 2019 , to now attracting 600 + delegates and over 50 exhibition stands .
On the day we have exhibitors promoting many causes from local hospices to wildlife charities and mental health organisations . It also attracts many stand holders who provide services to the third sector , from banks to insurance companies , technology firms and more .
The event is always packed with seminar sessions on topical subjects , from charities vital signs reports to talks on governance , finance , social media and digital transformation . The Business Exchange South West Charity Conference & Expo is also a space for businesses to learn more about Environmental , Social and Governance ( ESG ), discuss Corporate Social Responsibility ( CSR ) and find out how they can help local causes to make a difference .
Gill Freeman , Head of Charity and Not For Profit at Milsted Langdon said , “ We are proud to sponsor this event for a fifth year . It is a great opportunity to catch up with so many passionate charity leaders and to share advice and guidance on issues that really matter to the sector .”
Tim Rutherford , Partner at Stone King , said , “ The South West Charity Conference & Expo continues to go from strength to strength . The event provides a much-needed face-to-face networking opportunity and drives many collaborative ideas .”
New sponsor , Les Redwood , Head of Charities Business Development at RBC Brewin Dolphin , added , “ I ’ ve been to The Business Exchange South West Charity Conference & Expo each year since it began and can see its power . It ’ s been amazing to watch it grow and in my new role at RBC Brewin Dolphin I was keen to get behind it . At RBC Brewin Dolphin we are looking to grow our presence across the South West and by working in partnership with The Business Exchange , Milsted Langdon and Stone King we aim to strengthen the local charity and third sector community and in turn aid its growth .”
“ I made some great connections which are already bearing fruit !”
“ It was superb to meet so many people who actively make a positive impact on our community . Their passion and drive is evident and infectious .”
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