Clinks annual conference and AGM 2022
Clinks annual conference and AGM 2022
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For more information about events, or to request an invoice, please contact events@clinks.org.
What next? Building strength and unity in a changing criminal justice system
*Ticket sales are now closed as we have reached our maximum capacity*
Recovery from the pandemic and major changes to the criminal justice operating environment, including probation unification and proposed prison reforms, present significant challenges, as well as some opportunities, to voluntary organisations and the people they support. Through these changes the voluntary sector’s strength, determination and flexibility enables organisations to prioritise people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families.
Our State of the Sector research has shown that these changes have come on top of, not instead of, wider challenges that have long faced the sector. At this year’s conference, we aim to strengthen the voluntary sector’s ability to succeed together amidst an ever-changing environment. We are pleased to announce our keynote speakers for the day. In the morning Justin Russell, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation and Kilvinder Vigurs, Regional Director for London Probation, will be sharing views on their roles and the value of the voluntary sector to the probation service. In the afternoon Phil Copple, Director General Operations at His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service, will be speaking about the ongoing recovery for prisons following the pandemic and future plans for prison regimes.
We will also be running panel discussions and workshops showcasing best practice and the sharing of ideas and recommendations from some of our member organisations.
Our panel discussions will delve into how voluntary sector organisations can look to diversify their funding opportunities within the criminal justice system, as well as how we can all prioritise wellbeing for staff and explore ways in which we can ensure our workforce feels valued when salary increases are not always possible, and the retention of skilled and talented staff remains a concern. During our workshops we will be looking at the importance of our workforces being diverse and representative of those who access services and the challenges that are faced in doing this within the voluntary criminal justice sector. We will also be exploring the concept of Framing; and how the sector can be a united voice and be more than the sum of its parts. Further details on these panel discussions and workshops and how to sign up to them will be shared soon, and if you are interested in being involved and sharing your experiences of these topics at the conference then please do get in touch at events@clinks.org.
Annual General Meeting
The conference will be followed by our AGM and a drinks reception. In addition to allowing us to carry out business that is vital to the running of Clinks, our AGM is the place for members to exercise the right to elect our trustees, and a chance to discuss the issues that matter to you as a member.
Clinks’ members have the right to appoint a proxy to exercise their rights to attend, speak and vote at the AGM. Appointment of a proxy must be made using the proxy form. The completed form must be emailed back to corporateservices@clinks.org to arrive no later than Monday 21 November 2022.
Click to download the AGM Formal Notice and draft agenda 2022, minutes of the 2021 AGM and our 2022 financial review.
Costs
*Ticket sales are now closed as we have reached our maximum capacity*
Early bird rates / Full cost rates
| Early bird rate | Full cost rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary sector member | £50 | £75 |
| Individual associate member | £75 | £100 |
| Organisation associate member | £100 | £125 |
| Non-member | £150 | £175 |
We price our conference to make sure it is as accessible as possible for Clinks members, particularly small and specialist ones. If the cost is prohibitive and your organisation has an income of less than £100,000, then please do get in touch via email at events@clinks.org if you would like to be considered for one of our limited bursary spaces.
Our tickets will be on sale until 10 November, with the early bird ticket rate being available until 20 October. Once you have purchased your ticket you will receive further details in your confirmation email on venue location, accessibility, registration processes, and security checks that will be in place. An e-ticket for this event is required, anyone who presents at the venue on the day without registering in advance will be turned away.
Tickets for AGM and drinks reception only
If you are a Clinks member and are unable to make it for the full day but would like to attend the AGM and drinks reception, you are welcome to do so, and this will be free of charge. Please email events@clinks.org to register your interest and receive an email confirmation to enable access on the day. Arrivals will be from 4pm with a prompt 4:15pm start for the AGM. The drinks reception will take place between 5 and 6pm.
Terms and conditions
Payment
Payment can be made securely through PayPal on the event booking system. Simply follow the instructions that follow when you click ‘Book Now’ and once you have clicked ‘Make Payment’ you will be taken to a secure payment page which will give you the option to either pay through a PayPal account or by debit or credit card.
If you are unable to make payment via PayPal or by debit or credit card, please select the ‘Request Invoice’ button and an invoice will be sent to you via email. Clinks reserves the right to refuse admission for any failure by a delegate to pay fees for the event prior to the start of the event.
COVID-19
The symptoms of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections are very similar. It is not possible to tell if you have COVID-19, flu or another respiratory infection based on symptoms alone. Most people with COVID-19 and other respiratory infections will have a relatively mild illness, especially if they have been vaccinated.
If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as COVID-19, and you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to attend the conference, government health guidance is to try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people. We would encourage anybody who has tested positive or has symptoms for COVID-19 to consider sending a substitute delegate from their organisation in their place, and if this is not possible to email us at events@clinks.org to inform us of non-attendance.
Cancellations policy
Delegate cancellations must be made in writing to events@clinks.org. Please include your organisation name and delegate contact details.
If you cancel your booking:
- On or before the 27 October 2022, no charges will be incurred. If payment has been made, a refund will be arranged.
- On or after 10 November 2022 (closing date for ticket sales for the conference), Clinks will retain 100% of the fee and no refund will be applicable.
- If you do not attend the event Clinks will retain 100% of the fee, unless a legitimate reason for not attending can be provided. Such decisions are at the discretion of Clinks.
- If you wish to send a substitute delegate, please let us know by emailing events@clinks.org. There is no administrative charge for doing this. However, if the event pricing is dependent upon membership status or organisation type, the fee may change and an additional cost may be incurred.
- Clinks reserves the right to cancel, postpone or otherwise alter the content or date of an event without notice. In such circumstances, Clinks may, at its own discretion, return any payment received without penalty of a cancellation charge.
All of the above are, at all times, at the full discretion of Clinks.
Programme
Arrival and registration at the venue from 9:30am with a 10am prompt start time.
Tea/coffee and lunch is provided and included in the ticket price. If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies which we need to be made aware of, please email us at events@clinks.org with further details.
AGM and drinks reception will begin at 4:15pm, with the event ending at 6pm.