MVA 2024 AGM, Barry Clout Awards & The Way Forward Event

MVA are pleased to announce the details for their 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), a gathering that promises to be both inspiring and informative. Not only do we have a great line-up for the session we are proud to have been supporting Medway in engaging and empowering communities in the sector for over 35 years this year.

Following MVA’s AGM & Barry Clout Awards. Which celebrate the unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions local volunteers have within our communities. MVA will be hosting a workshop exploring the role which the Voluntary, Community, Social Enterprise & Faith (VCSEF) Sector in Medway has in reducing health inequalities.

Together, we can share insights, discuss challenges, and develop actionable plans that empower our communities and improve access to essential health services.

The sector plays a pivotal role in addressing health inequalities, with only 20% of a person’s health and wellbeing outcomes being achieved through 'clinical' measures and the other 80% attributed to the wide array of services the VCSEF sector provides.


Immediately after the health inequality session we will be hosting a Power of AI workshop. The AI workshop will be delivered by AI expert Tim Cook, founder of social enterprise AI Confident and aims to help organisations understand the potential benefits and risks of AI and learn how to use AI tools responsibly.

Tim will also be making himself available after the Event for those who wish to stay on and explore AI further. These additional workshops with Tim are free and must be pre-booked using the same event link below.

Event Agenda

9-00 – 9.30 Registration & Breakfast Networking
9.30-10.15 MVA AGM & Barry Clout Award

The Challenge and role that the VCSEF play in reducing health inequalities:
10.15 –10-30 Nikki Teesdale, Medway & Swale Health & Care Partnership
10.30-10.45 Vince Maple/Teresa Murray Presentation
10.45-10.55 Eithne Rynne VCS Leaders Network Presentation
10.55-11.10. Comfort Break/Networking/Refreshments
11.10-11.30 AI Workshop
11.30-12.00 Conversation café
12.00-12.25 Feedback
12.25-12.30 AOB & Closures

Click HERE to book your space.

Join us for this opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals, share ideas, collaborate, recognise some amazing local volunteers and contribute to meaningful change. We look forward to seeing you there.