Come the Hour… come the creatives.
Come as you are. Leave feeling refreshed. A space to meet, share, and build connections in cultural education.
The Curious Creatives Network isn’t just about listening - it’s about connecting.
The Hour: Connect is a relaxed, informal session where cultural education practitioners come together to talk, share experiences, and spark new collaborations.
Collaboration and partnerships are instrumental in achieving change. How can trustees support effective partnership-working in 2026 and beyond?
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Who is it for?
Interested in how small and local charities are using AI, but not sure where to start?
This session, run in conjunction with A Good Thing, seeks to illuminate how AI is being used safely and appropriately by small charities, and give you some tips and tricks on where to start.
Many charities feel that fundraising is all about the next ask but the organisations that build lasting income focus on something deeper: meaningful donor relationships.
This practical webinar will help charity leaders shift from transactional fundraising to long-term stewardship, giving you simple, realistic ways to strengthen relationships with the people and organisations who support your work. You'll learn how thoughtful engagement and communication can turn one-off gifts into lasting partnerships.
In this one-hour session you’ll learn:
Understand our social security system and the financial support available to help people find and access what they're entitled to.
What you’ll learn:
You are invited to join the Greater Manchester Social Value Network for a morning focused on showcasing the potential of Greater Manchester’s VCSE sector in delivering innovative and impactful social value.
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.