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Cranfield Trust: From activities to impact

Many charities are under increasing pressure to demonstrate the difference they make. 

Recent changes to the Charities SORP have brought renewed attention to impact reporting, but good impact measurement is about much more than meeting reporting requirements. 

This practical webinar will introduce Theory of Change as a simple way of thinking about how your organisation contributes to change, before exploring how to identify meaningful outcomes, decide what evidence to collect and use learning to improve your work. 

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Manchester Community Central & Royal Literary Fund: Writing fundraising applications

Manchester Community Central is pleased to partner with the Royal Literary Fund to deliver this workshop for city of Manchester based VCSE groups.

Writing grant applications and funding bids is challenging and time consuming. This online workshop will guide you through the process of project planning while helping you to understand the key principles of writing applications and avoiding commonly made mistakes.

Through writing exercises and discussion, you will explore:

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CHARIT:AI Conference 2026

Free practical Generative AI education for the charity and community sector.

The VCSE sector is being asked to do more with less – and Generative AI is one of the most powerful tools within reach to help. But honest, jargon-free guidance on how to use it well shouldn’t depend on your budget. 

That’s why this CHARIT:AI Conference is completely free to attend.

The Hub, Hattersley, Greater Manchester, SK14 6AF

Association of Chairs: Board Essentials - Understanding Your Charity's Accounts: A practical introduction for trustees

Do charity accounts feel like a mystery? This 75-minute **lunchtime **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.

In this webinar we will explore:

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Association of Chairs: Chairing Essentials - Working with your CEO

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.

We will cover:

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Charity Digital: How to master email marketing

Email marketing is one of the best ways to attract donors, raise funds, raise awareness, and highlight the impact of your charity. It is, in the simplest terms, an indispensable part of your marketing toolkit. There are 4.5 billion email users worldwide and research suggest two-thirds of marketers believe email provides the best ROI.

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Media Trust: Creating scroll-stopping videos – How to hook audiences

Discover how to create compelling short-form videos that hook audiences in seconds, even with limited time and resources.

Joined by expert volunteer Fred Bhat, Executive Producer at the BBC, you’ll have the chance to ask your most pressing questions about creating engaging video content for social media. 

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PMAC: Breaking the Silence – Starting Conversations About Menopause at Work

Talking about menopause can be anxiety-provoking, and that doesn’t mean we’re doing it wrong! This session will build your confidence in having honest, supportive conversations.

Join PMAC for this webinar to: 

• Understand why menopause can be a difficult topic in the workplace
• Learn how to start sensitive conversations with empathy
• Build confidence in offering support and signposting appropriately

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Get Grants: Introduction to Major Donor Fundraising Workshop

Get Grants FREE Introduction to Major Donor Fundraising Workshop, looking at practical solutions and ideas for growing your charity’s income through support from individual donors.

Check out our Major Donor Fundraising Course here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this friendly 60-minute session, you will have the chance to:

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