Every month we compile a list of useful events & surveys for charities and community groups. Take a look at our list for October.
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Events
Inspiring communicators
Nominations are now open for the annual CharityComms Inspiring Communicator Awards, which recognises talented charity communicators and changemakers.
Nomination deadline: 21 October
Data protection
Veale Wasbrough Vizards are running this webinar on data protection for charities, highlighting the key data protection compliance issues relevant to charities.
22 October
Fundraising & storytelling
Get Grants are offering a free workshop that will introduce you to storytelling in fundraising, where you will learn tips on influencing potential supporters.
24 October
Peer support
This event from Peer Partnership will teach you how to implement a peer support programme and help your service users become your greatest asset.
5 November
Fundraising summit
The Charity Digital ‘Digital Fundraising Summit‘ is happening soon. It’s a free, online day of webinars and workshops to help charities with digital fundraising.
7 November
Civil society almanac
This event marks the release of NCVO’s UK Civil Society Almanac 2024, a definitive publication on the state of the voluntary sector.
20 November
Harnessing technology
The Superhighways Autumn conference will explore technology and its role in the charity sector. You can also see their other events here.
25 November
Child poverty
4in10 work to reduce child poverty in London. They have a number of upcoming events that you can attend for free.
Trauma-informed training
Thrive LDN is offering this free, pre-recorded trauma-informed practice training to support individuals and organisations.
Trustees’ Week
Trustees’ Week is happening on 4-8 November, head to their website to find out how to get involved. Trustees, chairs, vice-chairs and co-chairs can also attend this in-person peer session from Association of Chairs on 6 November.
Challenge poverty
London Challenge Poverty Week is here. From October 14 you can participate and engage others on the topic of challenging poverty.
Black History Month
October is Black History Month. Find out more about the month on the Black History Month website.
Surveys
Barometer survey
Nottingham Business School and Pro Bono Economics have released their annual VCSE Barometer Survey. This survey will be used to gain insight into the current state of the social sector.
