Capacity Building

Learn from successful social investment case studies, explore regional funding opportunities, and connect directly with investors committed to supporting Black and global majority-led organisations.

Join leading social investors, Black and global majority-led charities, and social enterprises for an exclusive networking event designed to demystify social investment and build meaningful funding partnerships.

Explore how entrepreneurial thinking can transform your organisation's approach to sustainability and growth.

Are you a BME organisation looking to diversify your income, innovate your services, and build a more sustainable future?

This webinar will empower you to identify and leverage opportunities, think creatively about your resources, and cultivate the "entrepreneurial spirit" needed to thrive.

The session will cover:

Join Voice4Change England for this 1 hour workshop where you'll learn how to craft a data-driven, audience-focused fundraising strategy.

Tired of scrambling for donations and want a proactive plan to reach your goals? If you feel overwhelmed by the fundraising landscape and need clarity on where to focus your efforts, this workshop is for you. Discover how to maximise your impact by identifying the right fundraising channels for your audience.

What you’ll learn 

2026 continues to be a year of change for employers with no let-up in sight thanks in large part to the Employment Rights Act 2025. HR teams have their work cut out keeping up to date with implementation of the various provisions of the Act and taking steps to comply with the new requirements. Shoosmiths employment team are following developments closely to keep you ahead of the curve.

The Voluntary and Community Sector Emergencies Partnership are running another session in collaboration with Horizon Resilience.

An opportunity to meet fellow Fundraisers and discuss the challenges and new opportunities arising in our sector.

There has never been a greater need for fundraisers to get together and share knowledge and experience. Get Grants free Virtual Fundraisers Networking Events bring fundraisers together to access friendly peer support from their UK-wide Get Grants Community.

Are you a small or micro charity and want to feel more confident about Trustee finance duties?

This free introductory-level session is designed specifically for trustees and charity leaders who would like a quick refresh on managing charity finances.

Using practical examples and Charity Commission guidance Managing Charity Finances, Embrace Finance will recap on some of the key financial duties for Trustees and walk through some checks that can help build confidence.

This friendly Q&A session is perfect for:

A great board can help a charity thrive!

A not-so-great board can mean endless agenda items, mysterious side conversations, and an oh-so-joyful stream of typo corrections on your carefully crafted papers.

And that’s when they show up!

So how do you make sure your board is actually helping, not hindering?

In this 30-minute whistle-stop tour, Blume will explore what makes trustee boards truly effective (beyond owning a flipchart and occasionally saying “strategic”), and the factors that can support, or quietly sabotage good governance.

Join Equans’ Strategic Development Team to find out how you can enhance your approach to funding, partnerships and growth.

Designed specifically for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, the session will provide your organisation with the specialist skills and knowledge to plan and, develop and strengthen your organisation to secure future opportunities.