Professional development

Email marketing is one of the most powerful ways charities and non-profits can demonstrate impact, strengthen their community and mobilise supporters. Yet getting started, staying consistent, or even knowing what to send (and when) can be a challenge. This practical 90-minute workshop explores how to create purposeful, values-led email communications that connect with people.

The content will help charity leaders and communications professionals understand how to:

Microsoft Project, Planner and Teams can be powerful tools in their own right, but when used together they can help teams collaborate more effectively, improve visibility of projects and streamline day-to-day workflows.

This session will explore how Microsoft Project, Planner and Teams can work together to support project delivery and team collaboration. You’ll gain a better understanding of the strengths of each tool, how information can flow between them, and practical ways to create a more connected project management approach.

An introductory course to develop your knowledge to identify correct signposting options and referral routes for a person who is at risk of homelessness when they are unable to access benefits and housing due to their immigration status.

Course Objectives

Join Media Trust’s panel to learn how charities can keep their comms shining, even when costs are rising.

When finances are under pressure, good communications can be one of your most powerful tools. That’s why Media Trust has brought together an expert panel to support charities facing rising costs.

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England.

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

Learn how to use creative interventions with your clients using sand, clay and other creative materials. For mental health professionals.

This is a face-to-face, experiential workshop designed to support and deepen your therapeutic work with clients. Creative and embodied approaches can help clients access, express, and process experiences in different and often deeper ways than words alone.

Many organisations have inclusion on the agenda, but fewer feel confident they are getting it right. 

This webinar focuses on what inclusive leadership actually looks like day to day, moving beyond policies and statements towards meaningful, lasting change. 

We (Atkinson HR) will explore common pitfalls and share practical actions leaders can take to create more inclusive cultures.

Join young changemakers & civic leaders for real talk, inspiration & connections. It’s your turn to lead.

What does it really mean to be a decision-maker or civic leader?

Discover what your personal values are and how your personal brand can support your career

Your Personal Brands & Workplace Values

Whether starting out or considering a career change, your personal brand can be a great place to start when considering the type of roles you want to apply for. Thinking about your values and how they can impact your personal brand also helps us make decisions and identify our priorities.

In this workshop, we (Media Trust) will:

Employment law is changing and these changes will directly affect how your charity employs and manages its people.

By the end of the session, you will an awareness of the main requirements of employment law and an understanding of future changes within the Employment Rights Act (ERA), including: