About this Event
Event: PREEA Launch Gala
Purpose: To formally introduce PREEA, celebrate our establishment, and bring together partners, sponsors, volunteers, and care‑experienced young people.
Audience: Local partners, PCC representatives, sponsors, potential collaborators, volunteers, and young people involved in PREEA’s mentoring programme.
Programme Highlights:
Introduction to PREEA's mission and vision
Recognition of partners and supporters
Networking opportunities for future collaboration
Celebrating the launch
A special raffle surprise to mark the launch
Refreshments:
Guests will be welcomed with a selection of wine, prosecco, cocktails and canapés available throughout the evening.
We hope to strengthen partnerships, raise awareness of PREEA's work, a celebrate the beginning of our support for care-experienced young people.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Arrival & Welcome Reception
Info: Guest arrival, registration, light refreshments, and informal networking
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:10 PM
Opening Remarks
Info: A formal welcome and introduction to the evening.
🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:30 PM
Presentation: Introducing PREEA
Info: Overview of PREEA's mission, values, and the support offered to care experienced young people.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:50 PM
Networking and Mingling
Info: Guests connect, meet partners, sponsors, volunteers and members of the PREEA team and wider community.
🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:00 PM
Lived Experience Talk 1
Info: A care-experienced young person shares their story and reflections on their transition into adulthood.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:10 PM
Lived Experience Talk 2
Info: A care‑experienced adult, now a qualified social worker, shares their lived experience, professional journey, and reflections on supporting young people.
🕑: 08:10 PM - 08:30 PM
Networking and Refreshments
Info: Further opportunity for guests to engage, discuss collaboration, and meet neighbours.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 08:45 PM
Sponsor and Partner Acknowledgemens
Info: Recognition of organisations and individuals supporting PREEA's development.
🕑: 08:45 PM - 08:55 PM
Raffle Suprise
Info: Announcement and distribution of raffle prize.
🕑: 08:55 PM - 09:10 PM
Closing Remarks and A Toast of Appreciation
🕑: 09:10 PM - 09:30 PM
Community Connections and Open Discussions
Info: A relaxed space for continued conversation, collaboration and engagement
Event venue & nearby stays
The Square Winchester, 20-21 The Square, Winchester, United Kingdom
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