Kane’s World Networking Event
July 9 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
£50.00
Join us for an evening of purpose and partnership at the Kane’s World Foundation Networking Event.
Held in the heart of Darlington, this in-person gathering brings together leaders from education, healthcare, finance, business, and the voluntary sector — all united by a shared commitment to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.
Whether you’re looking to connect, collaborate, sponsor, or simply learn more about the impact we’re making locally, this is a powerful opportunity to build meaningful relationships and explore ways we can make a difference together.
Agenda
- 7:00 PM: Doors Open
- 🍷 Welcome drinks, mingling and settling in.
- 7:15 PM: Community Meal
- 🍴 Enjoy a relaxed meal with fellow guests, professionals, and supporters of the SEND community.
- 8:15 PM: Making Connections: Open Networking
- 🧑🤝🧑 A chance to meet others who share your passion for inclusion and community support.
- 8:30 PM: The Voices of SEND
- 📽️ Real stories from families, children, and professionals in the SEND community. A powerful reminder of why inclusive spaces matter.
- 8:40 PM: Joanne Wills – Inside the Classroom: Understanding SEND in Schools
- 🎤 Joanne Wills, SENCO & Inclusion Specialist
Joanne shares insights from her extensive work supporting SEND students and staff across schools in Darlington and Durham.
- 🎤 Joanne Wills, SENCO & Inclusion Specialist
- 8:50 PM: Jonathan Dulston – Building Inclusive Communities
- 🎤 Jonathan Dulston, Community CEO & SEND Advocate
Jonathan explores how community spaces and projects like Kane’s World help shape a more inclusive future beyond the classroom.
- 🎤 Jonathan Dulston, Community CEO & SEND Advocate
- 9:00 PM: Introducing Kane’s World: A Space Built from Love and Lived Experience
- 🎤 Kelly Knight & Claire Siemaszkiewicz, Co-Founders
Kelly and Claire share the story behind Kane’s World, the need it fills, and the vision for making it a community-led haven for SEND families.
- 🎤 Kelly Knight & Claire Siemaszkiewicz, Co-Founders
- 9:15 PM: Auction: Give for a Cause
- 🧑⚖️ 15 minutes of fun as we host our auction—prizes donated by local supporters, with all proceeds going to Kane’s World Foundation.
- 9:30 PM: More Connections: Second Networking Session
- 🧑🤝🧑 A relaxed opportunity to chat with speakers, ask questions, and get involved.
- 10:00 PM: Close
Make sure to check the bottom of your ticket confirmation email for a link to the menu. All menu choices must be received by May 15th.