Tales to Inspire warmly invites you to attend Inspire Fest, a one-day immersion into the heart of the UK's changemakers. This isn’t a corporate conference; it’s a gathering of humans from all walks of life who refused to stay silent, stay small and chose to make a difference instead, in their lives and in their communities.
Leave the negativity at the door and join Tales to Inspire in the heart of Manchester for a day that will prove, once and for all, that hope is alive and well.
Four Pillars of Inspiration
Speakers haven't just studied these topics, they’ve lived them. The day is structured around the four corners of the human experience:
- Inclusion & Belonging: Rewriting the narrative on how we hold space for one another.
- Leadership & Purpose: Finding the "Why" that drives real-world action.
- Physical & Mental Health: Stories of recovery, advocacy, and the strength of the human spirit.
- Resilience & Challenge: How the greatest obstacles often lead to the greatest impact.
What’s Waiting For You?
Tales to Inspire have curated every detail to ensure this is the highlight of your summer. When you step into the venue, you’re entering a space where every penny of the event supports the community.
- Powerful Live Talks: Real people. Raw stories. No filters.
- Dynamic Panel Discussions: Deep dives into how we can all be changemakers in our own postcodes.
- A "Soul-Food" Vegetarian Lunch: Fuel your body with a delicious, locally sourced lunch included in your ticket.
- Meaningful Connection: Forget "networking." This is a chance to meet like-minded people who care about the same things you do.
Why This is Your Summer Highlight
Most summer events leave you with a hangover or a sunburn. Inspire Fest has been designed to leave you with a new perspective. You will walk out of the doors feeling lighter, more connected, and equipped with the reminder that one person really can change the world. Whether you’re looking for a spark to start your own project or you just need a day to remember that kindness exists, this day is for you.
The Details
📍 Location: Bridge 5 Mill, Manchester City Centre (a proud not-for-profit space)
📅 Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
⏱️ Time: 10am - 5pm
🥗 Food: Full vegetarian lunch included.
Tickets are available for £46.50 per person. Please note, there is a "Pay It Forward" ticket option, in case you feel you are able to contribute towards a ticket for someone who may not be able to afford one right now.
For more information and to register, please see here
Book publication – Purposeful Mentoring by Andy Hall
In addition to Inspire Fest, Tales to Inspire is delighted to have officially launched as an independent publisher.
The very first publication is Purposeful Mentoring by author Andy Hall, currently launched through a Kickstarter pre-sale campaign:
The campaign is about far more than simply publishing a book. It’s about creating conversations around mentorship, resilience, wellbeing, leadership, and human connection through lived experience.
For more information, please see https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/talestoinspire/purposeful-mentoring-by-andy-hall-0