Events
Explore Small Charity Week events and book your place.

Top tips to create an effective fundraising strategy
Strategy and evaluation
Provider: NCVO
Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Price: Free
Location: Online

Description:
This free webinar will give small charity leaders practical tips to develop and deliver a successful fundraising strategy to ensure the resilience and sustainability of their charity.
Energy Clinic
Strategy and evaluation
Provider: Utility Aid and NCVO
Date: Tuesday 24 and Friday 27 June 2025
Time: Various
Price: Free
Location: Online

Description:
Book in your one to one time with an energy specialist to discuss:
Billing Issues – Maybe you have noticed unexpected charges or incorrect meter readings? Many charities overpay due to errors - let us check if you're being billed correctly.
VAT Charges – Are you paying the correct VAT rate on your energy bills? Charities and certain non-profit organisations may be eligible for a reduced VAT, we can review your bills and help ensure you are not overpaying.
Your Journey to Net Zero – Reducing your carbon footprint can not only benefit the environment but also lower your energy costs. We can guide you through some energy-saving strategies to support you on your journey to Net Zero.
Navigating the Energy Market – The energy market can be complex with prices fluctuating frequently. We can help you understand contract terms and supplier options to help you make informed decisions and secure the best deals.
SIDCN Fest
SIDCN
Strategy and Evaluation
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25th June 2025
Date:
Time:
All day
Price:
Free
Location:
Online
Description:
SIDCN Fest is run by the Small International Development Charities Network and is for anyone working internationally as a small charity. There'll be sessions on fundraising, local leadership, collaboration, sustainability and more!
Essential HR
Roots HR CIC
HR and People Management
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24th June 2025
Date:
Time:
11am-12pm
Price:
Free
Location:
Online
Description:
Free Essential HR for Small Charities webinar. By the end of the session, you will have an awareness of the main requirements of employment law and an understanding of likely future changes within the Employment Rights Bill (ERB).
Free charity insurance review
WRS Insurance Brokers
Strategy and Evaluation
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All week
Date:
Time:
Price:
Free
Location:
Online
Description:
To mark Small Charity Week, WRS is offering free 30-minute insurance reviews with our expert, Francesca Kirkham. UK small charities can book now to get advice tailored to their needs.
Guided check-in: are your charity's comms working for you?
The Olive Training and Consultancy
Communications
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23rd June 2025
Date:
Time:
12pm-1pm
Price:
Free
Location:
Online
Description:
Join Yasmin Glover and Helen Deakin for a practical, interactive session with the space to step back and reflect on how well your comms are supporting your mission. You’ll leave with a simple, repeatable check-in template and three clear actions.
Bi-monthly VCSE support session
Barnsley CVS
Strategy and Evaluation
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26th June 2025
Date:
Time:
11am-6pm
Price:
Free
Location:
In-person
Description:
The aim of the sessions is to provide specialist support to small VCSE groups in a community venue in North-East Barnsley. We will be able to advise you on; Payroll, Volunteer recruitment, funding, comms and more.
Big Lunch gathering forsmall charities and community organisations
Eden Project
Communications
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20th June 2025
Date:
Time:
10.30am-3pm
Price:
Free
Location:
In-person
Description:
The day will include round table discussions connected to the work you do, light hearted reflection conversations and nature-based bunting making, ready to dress the room for our Big Lunch time to share and chat.
HR health check and report
Bluestone HR Ltd
HR and People Management
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All week
Date:
Time:
Price:
Free
Location:
Online
Description:
We are offering all small charities a free HR health check. Complete the form and we will provide you with a personalised, comprehensive report to help you understand the effectiveness and compliance of your HR function.
Amplify your charity's impact on LinkedIn
Link UP London
Digital and technology
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26th June 2025
Date:
Time:
12pm-1pm
Price:
Free
Location:
Online
Description:
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for charities to raise awareness, attract corporate partners, and showcase their impact – but many struggle to cut through the noise. In this session, LinkedIn and Employee Advocacy expert, Sarah Clay will explore how storytelling and leveraging the voices of your employees and volunteers can elevate your charity’s presence.
Practical steps to better grant fundraising
Link UP London
Strategy and Evaluation
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27th June 2025
Date:
Time:
10am-12pm
Price:
Free
Location:
In-person
Description:
Beginner-level workshop. Join Rosie Oldham to sharpen your grant fundraising skills. Get practical tools, feedback and support to improve real applications. Limited to 25 spaces: bring a live project if you have one.
LGBTQ+ inclusive communications with Edelman
Media Trust
Communications
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24th June 2025
Date:
Time:
2pm-3pm
Price:
Free
Location:
Online
Description:
Are you looking for support on LGBTQ+ inclusive communications? Join us for a series of free interactive drop in clinics for charities with global PR and communications agency Edelman.
Celebrating Small Charity Week
Pennington Community Action Group
Communications
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28th June 2025
Date:
Time:
8.30am-1.30pm
Price:
Free
Location:
In-person
Description:
13 local charities, working together. Come and find us on the High Street, to see what each of us does and how we help the people living locally. Plus, come and play some free silly games - including bra ping pong.
Introduction to GrantNav
360Giving
Strategy and Evaluation
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25th June 2025
Date:
Time:
10.30am-12pm
Price:
Free
Location:
Online
Description:
Learn how to get the most from GrantNav, the free search engine for open grants data. Charities can use GrantNav to identify potential funders by exploring over a million grants, filtered by keywords, location, size, programme and more.