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Charity Leaders Fraud and Cyber Awareness Session

This session is part of a strategic series delivered by the Eastern Region Cyber Protect Network, in partnership with the Cyber Resilience Centre network.

The goal is to equip charity leaders with the insight and tools needed to embed cyber resilience into their organisational, reduce risk, and safeguard the trust placed in your charity.

Key outcomes:

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The Criminal Cases Review Commission information session

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is offering a free online information session for charities and volunteer groups supporting people with convictions.

The session will explain how the Criminal Cases Review Commission investigates potential miscarriages of justice, particularly in cases from magistrates’ and youth courts, and how organisations can support people who may have been wrongly convicted or sentenced.

It will also provide an opportunity to ask questions and better understand when to signpost to the CCRC.

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Project 17: NRPF – From Political Context to Personal Impact

This is a short session focusing on No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and the broader implications of the Hostile Environment policy.

This session is designed in collaboration with United Impact for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of NRPF and its far-reaching effects.

The session will explore:

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Collaborations for contracts and tenders: Contract readiness

Unlock contract success. Learn how to form powerful partnerships and consortia, from finding the right collaborators to managing agreements.

Are you seeking to expand your organisation's reach and capabilities through strategic collaborations?

This webinar is the ideal first step towards contract readiness, giving voluntary, community or social enterprises (VCSEs) a solid grounding in collaborations for contracts and tenders.

This webinar will help you to:

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Key policy issues: Influencing policy for social change

Learn to influence policy for social change and understand local governance, policy pathways to parliament and advocacy storytelling.

All civil society organisations have one thing in common: we are collectively working towards a society we all want to live in. This change can happen through creating policy influence on a local and national scale, no matter the size of your organisation. But sometimes it can feel a little daunting and overwhelming of not knowing where to start with making a difference and the communities you advocate for. Join Voice4Change England to discuss:

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Castlefield: Charity Summer Seminar 2026

This seminar will take a deeper look at key issues in charity management. You can expect practical insights, realworld examples and guidance designed to help trustees and senior leaders navigate today’s financial and governance challenges. You’ll also have the chance to network with speakers and fellow charity professionals.

Further details on the speaker line‑up and session topics will be announced soon.

Who should attend

House of Books & Friends, 81 King Street, Manchester, M2 4AH