Date: 1 April 2025
Time: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (with optional morning training)
Location: Old Fire Station, Gipton

This event is an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn more about GIPSIL’s refreshed vision, access free training opportunities, and attend our networking marketplace. We’ll also be celebrating the fantastic work of our partners at The Old Fire Station.

Event Agenda

Morning (Optional Training)
11:30 am – Morning training session (Woodfield Court)

Main Event
1:00 pm – Arrival & Refreshments
1:30 pm – Brief Introduction
1:45 pm – Training & Presentations
3:00 pm – Arrival for those not attending training
3:15 pm – Marketplace & Networking
3:45 pm – GIPSIL Relaunch Talk by CEO, Julia Preston
4:15 pm – Further networking, donations, giveaways, and partnership opportunities

Training & Presentation Sessions

Attendees can choose from the following training options:

  • Overview of GIPSIL – Services & Collaboration Opportunities (Julia Preston & Louise Forrest)
  • Property Tour – View Our Supported Accommodation (Danny Dickinson & Matt Barley)
  • Young Person Housing Support & Advice – Understanding a Complex System (Dan Crowther, Dawn Craven & Team)
  • Employment Support & Social Impact – Achieving CSR Goals (Pete Pickavance & Brent Riley)
  • Supporting Neurodivergent Young People – Bitesize Training (Hannah Railton)
  • Domestic Abuse & Cuckooing Awareness – Bitesize Training (Eileen Fox & Jo Williams)
  • Mediation Skills for Conflict Resolution– Bitesize Training (Nikki French)
  • Our Trauma-Informed Journey – Sharing Practices & Sharing Successes (Risk & Resilience Team) – AM session

There is limited capacity for this event, to secure your spot, please register via Eventbrite using the link: GIPSIL Relaunch | Eventbrite