# Event Details - **Event Name**: Norfolk VCSE Leadership Network: Managing Your Energy & Wellbeing - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join our gathering of Norfolk's voluntary, community & social enterprise (VCSE) leaders to explore how we move from burnout to wellbeing.About this EventAnyone in, or aspiring to, a management or leadership position in Norfolk's Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprises (VCSEs) is warmly invited to join our VCSE Leadership Network delivered by the Empowering Communities Partnership.What are the themes of this session?This session focuses on three connected themes that many VCSE leaders are navigating right now:Leader wellbeing & burnout prevention – acknowledging the pressures of leadership and the real impact on mental healthEnergy, boundaries & sustainability – how we care for ourselves while continuing to care for our communitiesCulture change in the sector – shaping more supportive, realistic approaches to leadership and supportA 2025 report by Fair Collective raised serious concerns about the wellbeing of voluntary sector leaders, with 85% of leaders in small organisations reporting a negative impact on their mental health. Previous Leadership Network sessions, and many conversations with sector leaders, have highlighted the growing need for wellbeing support for Norfolk VCSE leaders.What does this session involve?This will be a supportive, reflective and practical session, bringing together leaders from across Norfolk’s VCSE sector for open, honest conversation about wellbeing in leadership. We will begin exploring techniques for managing our own energy, setting boundaries and looking after our mental health.Space for frank reflection and shared learning with peersInsights from leaders with lived experience of burnout, and what has helped them recover and continue sustainablyEarly exploration of what meaningful wellbeing support for VCSE leaders could look like, shaped by your real needsWe'll also be joined by Thea May, coach and wellbeing-focused communications specialist, who will guide us through practical techniques for managing energy, setting boundaries and communicating more sustainably.What will you gain?Feel less alone in the challenges of VCSE leadershipGain practical tools to better manage your energy, boundaries and mental loadContribute to shaping future wellbeing support for VCSE leaders in NorfolkLeave with a renewed sense of permission, perspective and possibility around sustainable leadershipHow will the event run?14:00-14:15Registration & refreshmentsWelcome & update from Empowering Communities Partnership14:15-15:10Thea May, Working With Voice - Exploring Energy, Boundaries and Peer SupportCatherine Gray, Cup O T: Wellness and Therapy Services - Learning from Burnout as a VCSE LeaderQ&A15:10-16:00Small group huddlesNetworking & refreshmentsWhat is the VCSE Leadership Network?This Network supports those in leadership roles within Norfolk’s VCSE sector by creating a space for relationships to develop and experiences to be shared, providing peer support which informs and strengthens collective influencing.Feedback from VCSE colleagues identified the following priorities for the Network: listening and discussing, influencing, and connecting with other VCSEs, statutory colleagues and stakeholders.Other useful informationThe session will be in-person only.The Feed Waterloo Park Pavilion Café is located in the centre of Norwich's Waterloo Park, a short walk from a free carpark (Angel Road, NR3 3HX) and several bus routes. The event will be held in the Sandys-Winsch Community Room, above the cafe.The venue is accessible by wheelchair and a Quiet Space is available. If you require any adjustments to help you attend this event, please get in touch via enquiries@ecnorfolk.org.ukWe encourage you to lift-share or use public transport where possible.This free event is brought to you by Voluntary Norfolk and the Empowering Communities Partnership.We hope you can make it! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8febb610-0381-11f1-97b0-d524e9ee82cb-rimg-w1200-h459-dc000000-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/90ab83a0-0381-11f1-97b0-d524e9ee82cb-rimg-w1200-h714-dcfffeff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norwich/norfolk-vcse-leadership-network-managing-your-energy-and-wellbeing/100001981568628109 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Norwich - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Waterloo Park Pavilion Cafe - The Feed - **lat**: 52.6448231 - **long**: 1.2883537 - **full address**: Waterloo Park Pavilion Cafe - The Feed, Angel Road, Norwich, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Norfolk VCSE Leadership Network: Managing Your Energy & Wellbeing - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9c311667bc62be899775ef3585713230ae02fdd77d3fa875bad62561e9f7058e-rimg-w1200-h1019-dcc3bca5-gmir.jpg?v=1770399050 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Norfolk VCSE Leadership Network: Managing Your Energy & Wellbeing being held? - **A:** Norfolk VCSE Leadership Network: Managing Your Energy & Wellbeing takes place on Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Waterloo Park Pavilion Cafe - The Feed, Angel Road, Norwich, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Norfolk VCSE Leadership Network: Managing Your Energy & Wellbeing? - **A:** Norfolk VCSE Leadership Network: Managing Your Energy & Wellbeing is organized by Voluntary Norfolk Communities Team. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Norfolk VCSE Leadership Network: Managing Your Energy & Wellbeing is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Norwich, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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