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An engaging, interactive workshop designed to help clubs and organisations build stronger listening skills and create environments where people feel heard, valued and understood.

Participants will explore the impact of active listening, recognise barriers to effective communication, and develop practical approaches to foster trust, inclusion and meaningful conversations across teams, organisations and sporting environments.

Safeguarding starts with understanding neurodiversity. Recognising individual needs can help reduce vulnerability and improve outcomes for children and young people.

A flexible and practical training programme covering:

This free webinar, designed for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), will introduce core social media principles and provide participants with the building blocks to create their own social media strategy, to support their organisation’s visibility, engagement, and community reach.

Please note: attendees will need to have existing knowledge of how to post on social media.

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One year on – what's changed, and what's next?

A year ago, Greater Manchester launched its Participation Playbook to help communities have more say in the decisions, services and places that affect their lives.

Now it's time to celebrate how far it’s come, share what has been learned and explore what happens next.

Join the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) as they #PressPlay on the next chapter of participation and community power in Greater Manchester.

This free webinar, designed for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), will introduce core social media principles and provide participants with the building blocks to create their own social media strategy, to support their organisation’s visibility, engagement, and community reach. 

Date: 18th November 2026 Time: 12:30 – 14:00 Location: Online – a link will be shared with registered attendees. 

Please note: attendees will need to have existing knowledge of how to post on social media. 

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A practical event exploring how social value can strengthen partnerships, create meaningful impact and support commercial success

As chair, building and maintaining a successful relationship with your chief executive is a key part of the role. But it’s not always a simple task. Each relationship is complex, dynamic and unique and it needs time, energy and effort to make it a success.

This interactive session will look at what is needed at key stages in the chair-chief executive relationship including appraising your chief executive. We will provide insight and tips on how to build a successful relationship with your chief executive as well as pointers for when things go wrong.

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Do charity accounts feel like a mystery? This 75-minute session is designed to help trustees of small charities feel more confident reading and understanding their charity’s annual accounts. Whether you're new to trusteeship or simply want to demystify the numbers, this session will walk you through what to look for and why it matters.

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We know that the role of chair, although rewarding, can be challenging. Yet, many chairs tell us that they have little time to reflect on the nature of their role and how to be effective.

If you are new to chairing, this is a great introduction, providing you with an overview of the role of chair as well as practical guidance and tools to support you to be an effective chair.

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Many charities continue to face challenges in recruiting and retaining trustees - particularly people who bring diverse perspectives, relevant skills and experience, and who are able to fully engage in the role. Recruitment and succession planning are not solely the responsibility of the chair; they are a collective responsibility of the whole Board.

This session will explore the role trustees can play in building a strong, inclusive and effective Board, from identifying gaps and reaching new networks through to welcoming, supporting and retaining trustees once appointed.