Events
Upcoming events
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Dacorum VCFSE Conference 2026 – 5th November 2026
Join VCFSE organisations from across Dacorum for a day of practical learning, new ideas and connections at our annual conference, in partnership with Dacorum Borough Council.
📍 When: Thursday 5 November 2026, 9.30am – 3.00pm
📍 Where: The Forum, Hemel Hempstead
What’s happening on the day
- Keynote from Matt Hyde OBE, Chief Executive of Lloyds Bank Foundation
- Workshop Session 1 | Choose from:
- The Role of the Voluntary Sector in Neighbourhood Health
- How to Measure and Demonstrate Your Social Value
- Practical Governance: Are You Ready for LGR?
- Workshop Session 2 | Choose from:
- Writing Your Funding Pitch
- Civil Society Covenant: What It Means for You
- Practical Tips for Marketing and Promoting Your Cause
Plus opportunities to connect, share ideas and learn from others across the sector.
Places are limited, so book early and choose your preferred workshops when registering.
Making Connections Networking Breakfast – Oct
Join us for our October ‘Making Connections’ event with our guest speaker David Hawes from Net Zero International. Come and hear all about the environmental impact and how you can make a difference.
Our Making Connections events are a great way to:
- Promote your business / charity
- Meet your community
- Make valuable connections
📍 When: Thursday 15th October 2026, 8.30 am – 10.30 am
📍 Where: The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AE
Making Connections Networking Breakfast – Nov
Join us for our November ‘Making Connections’ event. Enjoy breakfast and networking from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, and start your day on a positive note.
- Promote your business / charity
- Meet your community
- Make valuable connections
📍 When: Thursday 18th November 2026, 8 am – 9.30 am
📍 Where: Community Action Dacorum 48 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AF
Shedders on Tour
Come and visit our stand at the following event:
Hemel Old Town Hall Exhibition – Monday 23th November – 11th January 2027 – High Street, Hemel
Community Action and Dacorum Community Trust Annual Christmas Lunch celebration
Our Christmas Lunch is always celebrated as the start of the Christmas season. With 130 guests including our 3 MPs, 3 Mayors and a guest speaker (who this year is the newly knighted Sir David Gauke).
Come and celebrate with us. This year we have some extra special surprises as we are celebrating Dacorum Community Trust’s 50 years.
We are delighted that our sponsors are B&M Care, Dacorum Borough Council, Pendley Manor Hotel and Cardo Group.
📍 When: Friday 4th December 2026, 12 noon to 3pm
📍 Where: Pendley Manor Hotel, Cow Lane, Tring