The Forum

As well as being responsible for the management and maintenance of The Forum building, The Forum Trust works to:

• Encourage its use as a cultural and recreational destination that welcomes everyone
• Make new technology accessible to the community as a whole
• Promote educational opportunities, life-long learning and personal development
• Support opportunities for local people and visitors to learn about the unique history and heritage of the Easternregion
• Improve awareness and understanding of key themes such as climate change
• Contribute towards economic growth, cultural life and the reputation of Norwich and Norfolk

These aims are part of The Forum's 'Project Purpose' which was agreed formally with The Forum's founding stakeholders, The Millennium Commission (now the Big Lottery), Norfolk County Council and Norwich City Council, on 1^st May 1998. The Forum Trust is committed to delivering The Forum's Project Purpose for 125 years.

Day-to-day, The Forum Trust operates a five year strategy which is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors and the Management Team. The Forum's Project Purpose is at the heart of the strategy and in 2010/11, The Forum Trust looks to deliver it in even more ways and for the benefit of even more people, by:

• Maintaining the balance and diversity of The Forum activities and events programme
• Increasing the number of partners who can help to grow and enrich The Forum programme in ways that are mutually rewarding
• Continuing to extend where possible its activities into the wider community through outreach work and partnership activities
• Providing opportunitiesto showcase and celebrate the talent and achievements of people in the Eastern region
• Helping people to understand more fully the unique combination of resources, services and opportunities available to them at The Forum

The Forum Trust welcomes new ideas and discussion with businesses, organisations and community groups which share its aims and recognise The Forum's potential as a catalyst for positive change and for providing new experiences and opportunities.