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Cumbria Roundtable: Brexit & Civil Society

  • Penrith Methodist Church 10 Wordsworth Street Penrith, England, CA11 7QY United Kingdom (map)


In partnership with Cumbria Youth Alliance and ACTion with Communities in Cumbria, the Brexit Civil Society Alliance is hosting a roundtable discussion on what Brexit means for the third sector in Cumbria.  Our goal is to bring civil society and relevant stakeholders together to network and share information- the roundtable discussion will also be an opportunity to express thoughts and concerns about Brexit's impact on your organisation.

Please note that spaces are limited to 20 participants; Please confirm your attendance by email to cath@cya.org.uk or ring Cumbria Youth Alliance on 01900 603131 to confirm attendance. Alternatively, complete the form below.

Programme: arrive 13.45 for a 14.00 start

14.00: Introductions from Jane Thomas and a brief outline of the Alliance

Key issues and implications for Cumbria: Lorraine Smyth, Chief Executive, ACTion with Communities in Cumbria

Equalities & EU funding post-Brexit: Liz Shannon, Parliamentary and Policy Advisor, Equality and Diversity Forum UK

Environmental protections post-Brexit: Tom West, ClientEarth

Questions

15.30-16.00 refreshments

16.00-17.00:

General horizon scanning and where next

How can Cumbria best prepare for Exit Day?