Let's get started with our closing plenary then.

So I want to thank you first for all the energy and all the conversations.

Certainly both my workshops were absolutely fascinating,

and I hope you all had equally interesting conversations wherever you were.

We're going to try and pull things together now with a closing

discussion around the sustainability of the voluntary sector and also how that impacts on its

ability to engage with people like the Scottish Parliament. And to do that, I've got an excellent

panel who I will introduce to you.

So from the far end, and some of you will already have met Bridie during the day,

but we've got Bridie Ashrougham, who's the chief executive of the Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council,

but also has over 30 years experience in the community sector,

and has worked in start-ups, social enterprises, businesses

and was chief executive of the space at Broomhouse Hub,

which is a local community development trust.

So a lot of experience to bring to this discussion.

Next to Bridie is Matt Baker.

Matt is an artist working with and for publics and the places that people use and live in.

He's also the co-founder and orchestrator, I think is the term you prefer, for the Stove Network in Dumfries.

And the Stove Network is a social enterprise, providing employment for 20 local people across Dunfries and Galloway,

and using creativity as a tool to support community-led change.

And our third panelist is Anna Fowley, who many of you will know,

chief executive of the Scottish Council for voluntary organisations.

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