# Event Details - **Event Name**: Speed Networking Event | Society Matters CIC - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: We're bringing together decision-makers, business owners, and third-sector leaders for our new, speed networking event.About this EventIs networking not working? Its hard to find the right people in organisations to create a meaningful relationship.We're bringing together decision-makers, business owners, and third-sector leaders for an event that’s not about sales pitches, it’s about finding that next great opportunity to collaborate and partner up.Think of it as a way to quickly find the people in the organisations with interests and values like yours.It’s a chance to:* Connect with others whose work complements yours.* Build new partnerships based on shared values, not KPIs or sales goals.* Align around shared visions rather than individual agendas.When you connect great causes and great people, real impact follows. Let’s find out what we can achieve when we all pull in the same direction.Who Should AttendThis event is designed for the people who can drive a partnership forward. We're bringing together leaders, decision-makers, and heads of departments from across the North East, including:* Business owners and private-sector leaders* Senior managers from local authorities and health* Third-sector leaders and charity trustees(Sales or Business Development Managers, this ones not for you)This is for you if you are genuinely making a difference and believe that real change doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s for individuals who want to build genuine partnerships built on shared values, not just shared goals , and are ready to align around shared outcomes rather than individual agendas.---Free parking available, when your car registration is entered at the Venue. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/speed-networking-event-society-matters-cic/100001982675796680 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-09-22T08:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Marina Vista - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Sunderland - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Marina Vista - **lat**: 54.9199855 - **long**: -1.367504 - **full address**: Marina Vista, Marine Activity Centre, North Dock, Sunderland, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Speed Networking Event | Society Matters CIC - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3994a9841f9d7710851474621786f4f1199571e8624f8d8abe314746bbb75314-rimg-w877-h655-dc131816-gmir.jpg?v=1783359810 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Speed Networking Event | Society Matters CIC being held? - **A:** Speed Networking Event | Society Matters CIC takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Marina Vista, Marine Activity Centre, North Dock, Sunderland, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Speed Networking Event | Society Matters CIC? - **A:** Speed Networking Event | Society Matters CIC is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Speed Networking Event | Society Matters CIC? - **A:** Speed Networking Event | Society Matters CIC is organized by Society Matters. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Speed Networking Event | Society Matters CIC is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sunderland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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To find out more you can read the exec summary of the strategic plan here.Secondly, any profits we make are reinvested back to support the charity’s work. This is critical to the achievement of its vision as traditional funding sources are becoming a rarer commodity.So basically if you work with Society Matters CIC you are guaranteed in one way or another to be making your mark. We are also clear that we have an ambitious plan, and definitely can’t achieve it on our own – but we also absolutely believe that the enormity of the task ahead of us does not in any way excuse us not to try." } ] } ] ```