SOLA’s Tony and Fawaz participated in ‘Connecting the Sector’ in Manchester, organised by Migrant Help. The event was attended by charities and organisations from cities across England, where important issues related to the work of nonprofit organisations and the challenges faced were discussed. We felt that the event improved opportunities for relationship building  amongst attending organisations, and supported the exchange of experiences. Lessons learned and best practice to help overcome future obstacles were also discussed. We found that the event supported strengthening a shared understanding of the challenges facing the nonprofit sector. We were also glad to see highlighting the importance of volunteering creating a positive impact on both the community and the volunteers themselves. We were inspired around our practice and delivery model, efficiency and enhancing our sustainability!