Roundtable: The State of the Charity Sector

Description

Join us for a critical roundtable, exploring how charities and third-sector organisations can play a vital role in supporting key initiatives such as Pathways to Work, health and wellbeing programmes, and community projects. This session is part of the City of Doncaster Council’s Business Insight Programme and will ensure the voice of business is front and centre in refocusing activities to address the urgent challenges facing Doncaster’s charity sector and resident need. We will be joined by Mayor Ros Jones and Damian Allen, CEO of Doncaster Council.

WHAT TO EXPECT...
💬 Honest discussion on the sector’s financial fragility and the barriers to sustainability
📊 Explore how charities can support health initiatives, Pathways to Work, while contributing to social value in major projects like Gateway One.
📝 Identify practical policy actions to safeguard vital services and amplify impact.
🏢 Share ideas for sustainable funding, collaboration, and leadership wellbeing.

THE CONVERSATION
2025 has been a year of significant challenges for charities, but as we look to the New Year it also presents an opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and strengthen the sector’s role in shaping Doncaster’s future. This roundtable will focus on building resilience, influencing policy, and unlocking social value across the borough. Together, we’ll explore shared challenges, identify new opportunities for partnership, and agree on practical actions that enhance Doncaster’s social infrastructure and economic prosperity.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Charity leaders, third-sector organisations, and community-focused stakeholders who want to shape Doncaster’s future and ensure their voice is heard.

THE FACILITATORS
Sian Booth, Head of Policy & Partnerships, Doncaster Chamber
Lindsy James, CEO, Active Fusion

Part of City of Doncaster Council’s Community & Social Value Insight Programme