Thursday 25th February 2010 (10.00am till 4.00pm) – Weston Super Mare

This FREE EVENT organised by Department for Work and Pensions, Third Sector European Network, South West Action on Poverty and South West Forum will:

• Introduce the EY 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion and explain its purpose
• Raise awareness of poverty in the South West particularly in rural and coastal communities
• Highlight current activity to combat poverty within the region
• Explore ways in which action to combat poverty can be increased

By sharing best practice and engaging additional stakeholders this event will contribute to a legacy for the European Year ultimately leading to an improved quality of life for those currently most disadvantaged within the region.

Read more information about the event. (143KB Word doc)