A new national event will bring together the voluntary, community and faith sector with emergency planning partners to strengthen community resilience.
The VCS Emergencies Partnership (VCSEP) is hosting its first-ever in-person national event this autumn, bringing together organisations from across the voluntary, community and statutory sectors to explore how partnership working can strengthen communities before, during and after emergencies.
Taking place in Leeds on Thursday 8 October, Emergencies Partnership: LIVE will offer a full day of inspiring speakers, practical masterclasses and networking opportunities focused on community-led resilience.
Strengthening partnerships before emergencies happen
Communities are increasingly facing a range of challenges, from extreme weather and flooding to public health emergencies, civil unrest and wider social issues.
VCSE organisations are often at the heart of local responses, providing trusted relationships, local knowledge and practical support when communities need it most.
Emergencies Partnership: LIVE will explore how organisations can work together more effectively, strengthen local resilience and share learning from across the country.
What to expect
The programme will include:
- Inspiring keynote speakers.
- Interactive masterclasses.
- Networking with organisations from across the UK.
- Learning from community-led emergency responses.
- Exploring how partnerships can strengthen resilience.
Sessions will explore topics including:
- Community resilience.
- Trust and social cohesion.
- Building stronger partnerships.
- Supporting volunteers.
- Preparing communities for future emergencies.
- Learning from real-life responses to recent incidents.
The event is expected to attract organisations from the voluntary and community sector, Local Resilience Forums, local authorities, health and care organisations, faith groups and government partners.
Why attend?
For VCSE organisations, the conference offers an opportunity to:
- Connect with organisations working in emergency preparedness and response.
- Learn from examples of community-led resilience.
- Share ideas and experiences with partners from across sectors.
- Explore how community organisations can contribute to local resilience planning.
- Build relationships that can support collaborative working before emergencies occur.
Event details
Emergencies Partnership: LIVE
Thursday 8 October 2026
8.30am–5.30pm
Cloth Hall Court, Leeds
Book your place
Find out more and register:
https://www.vcsep.org.uk/events/emergencies-partnership-live
