Session

Welcome, coffee and orientation  
Join us in SpatialChat for a coffee and pre-conference chat with peers

Welcome  
Conference opening welcome from our guest compere and introduction to the theme 

Kenny Imafidon, Clearview Research, Strength Within Me Foundation, City Gateway, Spark Inside and Trustee of BBC Children

Carol Mack OBE, ACF

Opening plenary and Q&A 
The opening plenary will look at how to support a positive and inclusive sense of identity and belonging in communities, and help tackle inequalities between and within communities, made starker and more visible by the pandemic. 

It will explore:  

• What we mean by community, identity and belonging – and whether this is shared by everyone  
• How to support positive identities which give people a sense of belonging
  and support common approaches to achieving change  
• How different groups in society view their identities and their ability to fulfil their potential and overcome discrimination and inequalities  
• The elements of successful policies and programmes that can support inclusive and thriving communities  
• How foundations navigate their own missions in the context of polarising social media and political campaigns .             

Sunder Katwala, British Future

Tessy Ojo CBE, Diana Award and Comic Relief

Group reflections and discussion of plenary 1  
Opportunity to reflect on and digest the plenary session content. Participants will be split into breakout groups for discussion with peers. 

Break

Interactive workshop session 1: Participant choice
Participants will be able to choose from four or five member-led sessions. More information available here. 

Lunch
Take a screen break.  
When you are ready to return to the conference, visit our discussion space in SpatialChat which will be open over lunch for informal networking. 

Energiser supported by ACF Official Partner Ruffer  
We are delighted to introduce our first conference energiser sessions! Supported by ACF’s Official Partner Ruffer, join foundation colleagues for group mindfulness, visual and audio art sessions. A fantastic opportunity to reflect and reengage with the main conference theme ahead of dedicated virtual networking sessions. Each element of the energiser will feature specialist artists or facilitators. Find out more here. 

In addition, trustees will be invited to a dedicated networking session to connect with peers and share the challenges and highlights of their role.  

Exhibition  
Join us for a virtual exhibition in SpatialChat. Meet ACF’s Official Partners and engage with our conference exhibitors.  

Interactive workshop session 2: Participant choice
Participants will be able to choose from four or five member-led sessions. More information available here. 

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Summary of the day and closing remarks 

Conference day 1 ends