2013: Gaining from the Games and What Comes After

The event- organised by London Civic Forum and the Big Opportunity- provided an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations to gain a deeper understanding of how they can contribute to staging an inclusive Games and more importantly, contribute to, help sustain and benefit from their legacy.

The conference covered the fields of Community Sport, Equalities, Jobs and Training, Inter Faith Work, Accessible Design, Culture, PR, Environmental Sustainability and Legacy. The conference was held at the fabulous 'Sadler’s Wells' Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN Speakers included:

• Rt. Hon Tessa Jowell
• Kaye Hoey MP gave a presentation about the GLA legacy plan for sport
• Munira Mirza, Head of Cultural Strategy Greater London Authority 
• Loraine Martins, Head of Equalities and Training Olympic Delivery Authority
• Dr Beatriz Garcia of Liverpool University Dr Garcia is one of Europe’s leading experts on measuring the social and economic impact of major events
  
  

Conference materials

Event information:

• The Big Opportunity 2013- Conference Flyer
• The Big Opportunity 2013- Agenda
• The Big Opportunity 2013- Delegate List

Presentations:

• Make Yourself Heard- BBC Presentation
• Legacy and the Olympic Park- Isabel de la Cour (Shelter)
• What Young People Want from the Olympic Games- London Youth Ambassadors
• London Culture in 2012- Munira Mirza (GLA)
• Securing a Jobs and Training Legacy from the 2012 Games- Tom Travers (LDA)
• ODA Employment and Skills Update- Loraine Martins (ODA)
• Go London!- NHS London
• SPEAR Report- Evidence Base for Developing a Physical Activity, Sport and Health Legacy

General information:

• Contact Information for The Big Opportunity
• Information on the Big Opportunity
• Consultations within the Big Opportunity
• Contract Opportunities with The Big Opportunity
• The Big Opportunity 2013- Funding Information Pack
• Funding with The Big Opportunity Direct
• Information on the Cultural Olympiad with The Big Opportunity
• Sports and Physical Activity information from The Big Opportunity
• Training and Jobs Information from The Big Opportunity
• Volunteering Programme Information from The Big Opportunity
• The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games- Jargon Buster

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