Learning, Skills and Employment

Third Sector Lab: Inspire action and engagement through purposeful email marketing

Email marketing is one of the most powerful ways charities and non-profits can demonstrate impact, strengthen their community and mobilise supporters. Yet getting started, staying consistent, or even knowing what to send (and when) can be a challenge. This practical 90-minute workshop explores how to create purposeful, values-led email communications that connect with people.

The content will help charity leaders and communications professionals understand how to:

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Third Sector Lab: Connecting the dots – Using Microsoft Project, Planner and Teams together

Microsoft Project, Planner and Teams can be powerful tools in their own right, but when used together they can help teams collaborate more effectively, improve visibility of projects and streamline day-to-day workflows.

This session will explore how Microsoft Project, Planner and Teams can work together to support project delivery and team collaboration. You’ll gain a better understanding of the strengths of each tool, how information can flow between them, and practical ways to create a more connected project management approach.

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NRPF Network: Support options for people with no recourse to public funds

An introductory course to develop your knowledge to identify correct signposting options and referral routes for a person who is at risk of homelessness when they are unable to access benefits and housing due to their immigration status.

Course Objectives

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Greater Manchester Rape Crisis are recruiting Multilingual Counsellors

Greater Manchester Rape Crisis (GMRC) are looking for qualified counsellors fluent in specific languages to provide vital support to survivors of rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse within our diverse communities. Languages required: Polish, Amharic, Punjabi, Herero, Farsi and Tigrinya.

This is an ad hoc, sessional role, with work offered as and when need arises. The rate of pay is £32 to £40 per hour depending on experience. Sessions may be delivered in person or virtually, depending on client needs.

Media Trust: How charities can stay visible, trusted and funded with rising costs (Panel)

Join Media Trust’s panel to learn how charities can keep their comms shining, even when costs are rising.

When finances are under pressure, good communications can be one of your most powerful tools. That’s why Media Trust has brought together an expert panel to support charities facing rising costs.

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Employment Rights Act 2025 – what charity leaders need to know

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have published guidance on the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025. It says that the Act represents the most significant shift in UK employment law in a generation. For charity finance leaders and trustees, understanding these reforms is vital for both budgetary planning and risk management. While the Act received Royal Assent in December 2025, its provisions are being introduced in stages through January 2027.

Ethical Property Foundation: Land and Property VAT - What Charities Need to Know

Whether your organisation rents or owns land or property, charity property-related VAT issues can surface at any time and can be confusing. You may be planning a property purchase, constructing, improving or extending property, renting out surplus space, or simply trying to understand your VAT obligations.

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Creative Pie: Hands on Creativity in the Therapy Room

Learn how to use creative interventions with your clients using sand, clay and other creative materials. For mental health professionals.

This is a face-to-face, experiential workshop designed to support and deepen your therapeutic work with clients. Creative and embodied approaches can help clients access, express, and process experiences in different and often deeper ways than words alone.

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