Business Plan

Over the following pages, I will set out my 'Business Plan', the practical applications of the ideas laid out in my 'Manifesto of Principles'

The headings of each section correspond to the same sections in the Manifesto.

This is my 'Business Plan'; the ways in which I intend to deliver a bigger, better and bolder Conservative Future.

Introduction

In December of last year I announced my candidacy for the National Chairman of Conservative Future. I also released my Manifesto of Principles; detailing my views on CF and the direction it would take under my leadership. Now, as we enter the final stage of the elections, I am now releasing my Business Plan; a professional, well-thought out and progressive document showing, in detail, my plans for CF and how we can restore it to the status it deserves to have.

For years I have watched our organisation fail, in terms of influence and expansion. The Conservative Party is on its way back, revitalised by David Cameron. CF has improved over the last 18 months but not significantly enough to make the kind of impact I think CF should have upon the next General Election. We need to take a progressive, methodical and business-like approach to CF: these are the underlying ethics of my Manifesto and Business Plan.

I don't believe in the current system of control - the NME ruling over, contributing little to the organisation nationally and focusing more on their CVs. We need to return power to the people who 'actually' run CF - the active members around the country. I want a change the setup by running a CF with a base-upwards approach; branch Chairman and Area Chairman playing the key roles with the NME acting to support and advise - rather than control. I hope you share this vision and will support me during the election, and afterwards when we make Conservative Future bigger, better & bolder.

Sections

My Business Plan is explained over these pages, split up into sections addressing each area of our organisation:

Strong & supported Conservative Future branches

  • Support the branch network with the NME in regional positions
  • Re-build ties with CF Scotland
  • Re-establish links with the local association by giving CF Chairmen key role
  • CF Consultants: established branches supporting newer branches
Read the "Strong & Supported" section in full

Increasing financial resources for Conservative Future

  • Establish membership gain level for the year
  • NME to help Area Chairmen & Branch Chairmen obtain local sponsorship
  • NME to attract sponsorship for the CF National Days
Read the "Financial Resources" section in full

The Conservative Future website & general communication

  • CF website must be primarily an information source
  • NME & Area Chairmen to post regularly on the website
  • Comments facility will be used for members to question the NME
  • CF bulletin to improve and reach more people
  • Move signup process online to CF website
  • Free hosting for CF branches during and after the elections
  • CF website will be the primary resource for CF members
Read the "Website & Communication" section in full

Accountable NME & Area Chairmen

  • NME & Area Chairmen to post regularly on the website
  • CF Constitution will be changed
  • NME will lead review to fill vacant Area Chairman positions
  • Regional meetings with the Area Chairmen and NME
  • Fight for a fairer and active role on the National Convention
Read the "Accountable NME & Area Chairmen" section in full

Distinguishing Conservative Future Members

  • User friendly system to collect membership data
  • Lobby the Party to change the age limit for CF
  • Change the CF membership prices to increase our size
  • NME will work to forge bonds between higher education branches and associations
Read the "Distinguishing Conservative Future Members" section in full

Conservative Future events & campaigning

  • CF will hold 6 National Days in the year, each comprising of 6 regional events
  • The 6 regional events, on each National Day, will not all be campaigning
  • Change the CF social action projects to make a difference to our communities
  • Change the CF protests to get us involved with specific national or local campaigns
  • I will outsource training to other 'like minded' organisations
  • CF Democracy in Action tours to show CF members the workings of politics
  • Attach a day onto the start of Party Conference for a CF Conference
Read the "Conservative Future events & campaigning" section in full

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