Don’t miss your opportunity, only 7 days remaining to secure your place, this National conference will be one of the most valuable and relevant events you can attend in 2009.What does the current economic downturn and the impending cutbacks mean to your organisation? If you are like many Social Enterprises, anxious to survive and dreaming about moving towards sustainability, through the identification of revenue generating opportunities for Social Enterprise collaboration at a local level, then you cannot afford to miss this event.If this describes your organization then you must avail of this opportunity to Network with likeminded individuals and to hear from a range of interesting Social Enterprises and Academics discussing the future role of The Third Sector in Ireland. This conference will be one of the most valuable and relevant events you can attend in 2009. It will give you an opportunity to hear about the theory and experience. The practical first hand with on-the-ground models of what is really working and generating real returns both socially and economically. You will leave the conference with a revived enthusiasm and new ideas for moving forward and thinking outside the box. National Conference for the Third Sector“The Evolving Role of The Third Sector in Ireland”When: Thursday 15 October 2009Where: The Red Cow Moran HotelContact:
Natalie / Janette on 01 450 8748 / 450 8788See
Attached Brochure for Full Programme of Events or log onto www.cpln.ie Biggest Draws of the Conference…1. Hear a contribution from leading academic
Dr. Denise Crossan, lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship from Trinity College Dublin, on the creation of a healthy operating environment for The Third Sector in Ireland.2. Opportunity to see a showcase of practical examples of best practice and lessons learned from a number of leading social enterprises, both national and international.3. Opportunity to meet with a number of social finance providers and hear about access to finance in ROI compared with NI and UK.Why you can’t afford to miss this opportunity….1. Minister John Curran, will launch the findings of the research report “Exploring Social Enterprises in nine areas in Ireland”.2. Opportunity to Network with other likeminded individuals.3. Opportunity to be involved in a panel discussion on the future role of The Third Sector.4. Hear about the key findings and recommendations from a report “Developing and Supporting Social Enterprises in the Dublin Region”. We look forward to meeting with you on the day. About UsOakfield Trust (Clondalkin Community Property Development Company Limited) was founded by CPLN Area Partnership ( originally established as Clondalkin Area Partnership in 1995) with the objective of providing affordable premises for the Community & Voluntary Sector organisations, primarily within the Clondalkin area of West Dublin. It was established as a separate legal entity in 1996 and has the benefit of charitable status. It operates as a social enterprise with a voluntary board of directors, it is a professionally managed entity and entrepreneurial in nature in that it functions in the competitive marketplace and has a traded income. Any surplus income is re-invested into the viability and development of Oakfield Trust and the expansion of its portfolio rather than accruing to shareholders as is the case in the private sector.Company Objectives / Mission· To provide affordable premises for the community & voluntary sector.· To assist in increasing the level of service provision locally. · To develop an asset base for the benefit of the stakeholders.· To provide premises for those unable to rent from private sector.· To reinvest any surpluses in order to secure additional community space.Contact InformationOakfield TrustUnit D, Nangor Road Business Park, New Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.t: 01 450 8748 / 450 8788 f: 01 450 8800 e:oakfieldtrust@cpln.ie www.oakfieldtrust.ie Marie DuffinOakfield TrustUnit DNangor Road Business ParkClondalkinDublin 12Tel + 353 1 450 8748Fax + 353 1 450 8800e-mail: oakfieldtrust@cpln.ie Oakfield Trust is a Property and Project Management Companyworking within the Third Sector in Dublin
Natalie / Janette on 01 450 8748 / 450 8788See
Attached Brochure for Full Programme of Events or log onto www.cpln.ie Biggest Draws of the Conference…1. Hear a contribution from leading academic
Dr. Denise Crossan, lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship from Trinity College Dublin, on the creation of a healthy operating environment for The Third Sector in Ireland.2. Opportunity to see a showcase of practical examples of best practice and lessons learned from a number of leading social enterprises, both national and international.3. Opportunity to meet with a number of social finance providers and hear about access to finance in ROI compared with NI and UK.Why you can’t afford to miss this opportunity….1. Minister John Curran, will launch the findings of the research report “Exploring Social Enterprises in nine areas in Ireland”.2. Opportunity to Network with other likeminded individuals.3. Opportunity to be involved in a panel discussion on the future role of The Third Sector.4. Hear about the key findings and recommendations from a report “Developing and Supporting Social Enterprises in the Dublin Region”. We look forward to meeting with you on the day. About UsOakfield Trust (Clondalkin Community Property Development Company Limited) was founded by CPLN Area Partnership ( originally established as Clondalkin Area Partnership in 1995) with the objective of providing affordable premises for the Community & Voluntary Sector organisations, primarily within the Clondalkin area of West Dublin. It was established as a separate legal entity in 1996 and has the benefit of charitable status. It operates as a social enterprise with a voluntary board of directors, it is a professionally managed entity and entrepreneurial in nature in that it functions in the competitive marketplace and has a traded income. Any surplus income is re-invested into the viability and development of Oakfield Trust and the expansion of its portfolio rather than accruing to shareholders as is the case in the private sector.Company Objectives / Mission· To provide affordable premises for the community & voluntary sector.· To assist in increasing the level of service provision locally. · To develop an asset base for the benefit of the stakeholders.· To provide premises for those unable to rent from private sector.· To reinvest any surpluses in order to secure additional community space.Contact InformationOakfield TrustUnit D, Nangor Road Business Park, New Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.t: 01 450 8748 / 450 8788 f: 01 450 8800 e:oakfieldtrust@cpln.ie www.oakfieldtrust.ie Marie DuffinOakfield TrustUnit DNangor Road Business ParkClondalkinDublin 12Tel + 353 1 450 8748Fax + 353 1 450 8800e-mail: oakfieldtrust@cpln.ie Oakfield Trust is a Property and Project Management Companyworking within the Third Sector in Dublin
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