Planning and strategy

Cranfield Trust: Navigating a world of accelerating technology

AI is already changing the context in which charities lead, decide and serve. For leaders of small and mid-sized charities, the challenge is not just technical. It is practical and human: how do you make sensible use of new technology without being swept along by hype, alarming your staff, or losing the human touch that matters so much to the people you serve? 

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Charity Digital: Roles and expectations of the modern charity CFO

The charity Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role has changed. It is no longer only about finance, it now includes governance, compliance, technology, ESG and supporting fundraising and leadership teams. This webinar will look at what is driving that change and what it means in practice. 

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Charity Digital Academy: How to manage charity finances

Finance can feel daunting, with the confusing terminology and frustrating processes. Charities of all shapes and sizes find themselves struggling with finances, which can cause myriad problems: lack of transparency, absent accountability, reduced efficiency, inaccurate reporting, and so on.

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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

NPC: Growing your learning culture

Most organisations learn: some formally through structured processes, others informally through day‑to‑day practice. The challenge is to understand how learning already happens in your organisation and then identify the right interventions to intentionally grow and strengthen a learning culture.

In this session, we (NPC) will look at learning as a culture‑change process through four lenses:

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