Strong, stable families and communities not only create the foundation for healthier, more resilient societies but they also save money in the long-term by reducing the need for reactive services.

This summit, with its focus on 'Connections that Count', brings together decision makers, system change leaders, and changemakers to explore how collaborative approaches and meaningful relationships can strengthen these foundations. By working together to support families and build impactful connections, we can achieve lasting outcomes that benefit both individuals and wider communities.

What’s In Store?

Join us for a day of skill building, knowledge sharing, and networking at Amity’s first ever Relationships Summit - Connections that Count. Here’s what to expect:

Celebrate Excellence: Recognise outstanding contributions to family and community support and strategy in the public sector with the Amity Awards for Excellence.

Learn and Connect: Build relationships and gain insights from subject-matter leaders, experts, and peers in the sector.

Discover Practical Tools: Experience hands-on sessions showcasing practical resources, including the launch of Amity’s digital learning platform.

Explore the Impact: Dive into innovative ways to measure outcomes for your family and community support efforts.

Our Line Up

Hosted by Kate Nicolle and Emily Nickson-Williams, Co-Founders of Amity.

Dr Samantha Callan OBE / Family Hubs Network
Catherine Barker / Spurgeons
Judith Rees & Becky Reynolds / The For Baby's Sake Trust
Patrick Myers / Thrive At Five
Kathy Evans / National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
Sean McGrath et al. / Narrative Alchemy

Our Amity Award Winners for Excellence in Strategy | Coordination | Practice | Innovation | Community

Why Attend?

We’re pleased to make this summit FREE to attend because we wish to celebrate your insights and contribution to this important agenda.

Who’s Invited?

Whether you are a multi-agency leader, a commissioner, or a practitioner, this summit is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn alongside peers and experts in the sector. Forge meaningful connections and explore innovative approaches to strengthening families and communities.

Venue / Platform

Please note, after careful consideration and valuable feedback from a number of local authorities, we've decided to transition the event from an in-person gathering in London to a virtual conference hosted over Zoom. Despite the event being free to attend, we can clearly hear that services are feeling more strain than ever. Therefore, the decision to change allows us to expand our reach and make the event more accessible to a broader audience, particularly those who may have been unable to attend due to travel / cost constraints.

Amity Excellence Awards 2025

The Amity Excellence Awards honours individuals, teams, organisations, and partners committed to strengthening relationships and enhancing quality of life for families. We will reveal the winners during the event.

This prestigious competition highlights the incredible impact of those using Amity's resources to foster healthier relationships in everyday work across five categories:

Excellence in Co-ordination Award: Recognising outstanding co-ordination of delivering support to families.

Excellence in Practice Award: Celebrating those demonstrating exceptional application of Amity’s resources in their everyday frontline work.

Excellence in Strategy Award: For innovative, planning and delivery that enhances family relationships.

Excellence in Community Award: Acknowledging efforts that make a difference at a community level.

Excellence in Innovation Award: Honouring creative approaches in applying Amity resources.

Join us to applaud and celebrate the inspiring efforts of practitioners, leaders and partners who are shaping stronger, healthier families.

There’s still time to submit your entry! Visit https://forms.office.com/e/Nz57mfhHcB to apply today. Closing date 24^th February 2025.

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