# Event Details - **Event Name**: Charity Mash-Up 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Our Charity Mash-Up features a packed programme of inspiring speakers, informative presentations, workshops, a marketplace and lunch.About this EventWith Local Government Reorganisation already in progress, the introduction of a new single Integrated Care Board for Surrey and Sussex, the most challenging funding landscape to date and demand for services increasing, this year's theme is 'No Charity Left Behind'.Sponsored by Qlic IT for charities, the event includes inspiring speakers (Maddy Desforges OBE, CEO at NAVCA and Vic Hancock-Fell Founder, Small Charity Leaders), expert-led workshops covering a range of topics from AI to strategy, a bustling marketplace of funders and sector suppliers, valuable networking opportunities, and a delicious lunch supplied by Surplus to Supper.It’s a fantastic opportunity to make new connections, discover fresh ideas, and come away with practical insights you can put into action.(View a video of a previous event here.)Our event features:Keynote speechMaddy Desforges OBE, CEO at NAVCAWorkshopsOur 40 minute taster sessions include:(AM)Making AI work harder for your charity: How to use recent developments to do more with less - Emma Ewing, Big Fish TrainingMost charities have made a start with AI but, with budgets under more pressure than ever, there's a strong case for going further. AI has moved on hugely in the last two years and some of the newest developments are well suited to stretched teams. In this practical session, Emma will show you what's changed, which tools are worth your time and how to work out where AI can make the biggest difference in your charity. No technical knowledge needed, just a willingness to pinch some ideas. Emma Ewing is a career coach and founder of Big Fish Training, where she uses AI daily and trains others to do the same. She spoke at this conference two years ago on getting started with AI and has spent over twenty years helping people build skills and confidence at work.National Lottery Community Fund: Partnership Bids - Kat Wayne, The National Lottery Community FundThe National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK, supporting people and communities to come together and thrive. The Local Reaching Communities team will be hosting a workshop focused on partnership working within a funding context. Through insights from currently funded partnerships and learning from previous and existing collaborations, we'll explore what effective partnership working looks like in practice, share key considerations for developing and managing partnerships, and discuss common challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned along the way and the opportunity to ask questions about partnerships from the local team.Volunteer Management - Olivia Stanton, Moore BarlowVolunteers are the lifeblood of many charities, but managing volunteers can present a range of legal and practical challenges. We will explore the key issues charities should consider when recruiting, engaging and managing volunteers. We will also highlight common pitfalls, share practical tips to help minimise legal risk, and discuss best practice for creating positive and effective volunteer relationships.(PM)Purpose to Pounds: Connecting Your Marketing Strategy to Fundraising Growth - Dan Chidley, Business SurreyDan will present a marketing roadmap outlining key goals, growth strategies, and practical actions to boost your charity’s fundraising, while ensuring your approach remains aligned and flexible in the face of change. Followed by a Q&A to discuss your biggest marketing challenges and opportunities.Succession Planning: Why it matters, even if you're not planning on leaving - Carla Gill, Your Charity CoachSuccession planning often arises only after someone has handed in their notice, but what if we considered it from the moment a role is created? What would we learn from this? How would this change our way of working? And what difference would it make to the organisational structure and strength?Led by Carla Gill, coach & consultant at Your Charity Coach. Supporting CEO's, founders and long-term leaders to be the best for themselves and the organisations they serve.Nailing Your Strategy: Strategy Made Simple - Vic Hancock FellStrategy has a reputation problem. Too often it means a 40-page document nobody reads, written in language nobody uses, gathering dust on a shared drive. This 40 minute interactive workshop is the antidote.Join Vic Hancock Fell for a quick fire session of practical, no-nonsense top tips on getting your strategy right. We'll cover theory of change, the key questions every organisation should ask itself before putting pen to paper, and the exercises worth building into any strategic planning process. We'll also spend time on co-production, and what it looks like to genuinely involve the people you exist to serve in shaping your direction.This session is open to charities of all sizes, but it's designed with smaller organisations firmly in mind. If you're strategising around the kitchen table rather than in a boardroom with consultants on tap, this is for you.Expect a mix of listening, small group discussion and individual working time, so you'll leave with ideas you've already started applying to your own organisation, not just a page of notes.PlenaryVic Hancock-FellVic Hancock Fell has spent 20 years working exclusively with small charities, from small charity co-founder, fundraiser, CEO and Trustee to trainer, facilitator and community builder who 'gets' the reality of small charity life. Through her training programmes and communities Vic creates spaces where small charity leaders can learn, connect, and feel a little less alone in the job. Based in Sheffield, Vic works with small charities across the UK and beyond. She is also the Founder of non-profit charity-freelancer matchmaking agency Fair Collective.The Mash-Up MarketplaceFeaturing a host of funders and sector specialists including:Asda FoundationCAF BankCentre for Britain and EuropeCommunity Foundation for SurreyCranfield TrusteasyfundraisingevouchersGuildford PoyleHeathrow Community TrustMenziesMoore BarlowNational Lottery Community FundNorris & FisherOffice of the Police & Crime Commissioner in SurreyQlic I.T.Research Engagement Network Surrey & SussexSport EnglandSurplus to SupperSurrey Economic Growth Fund (Surrey County Council)Surrey VCSE AllianceTJB CommunityUniversity of Surrey Research Team.Visit the Surrey Community Action to stand to find out more about our projects and services.A limited amount of Early Bird tickets costing just £25 are available until Friday 31 July, OR until these have sold out. Thereafter, tickets will be charged at £30. So don't delay, book today! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bff020d0-a381-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w986-h740-dc886878-gmir.jpg "I thought the workshop was absolutely brilliant. The most helpful session I could have hoped for." https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c0373bf0-a381-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w987-h740-dcc8e8e8-gmir.jpg "Well organised event, quality speakers providing value. " https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c075a480-a381-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w987-h740-dc282828-gmir.jpg "Well done - great event and really worthwhile." https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c0b48240-a381-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h733-dc888878-gmir.jpg "Thank you to everyone organising and presenting in workshops & marketplace!" - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/woking/charity-mash-up-2026/100001991557758868 - **Event Categories**: charities, nonprofit, workshops, business, sports, conferences, speed-dating, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Welcome Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 30, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Woking - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Welcome Church - **lat**: 51.3174417 - **long**: -0.5639959000000001 - **full address**: Welcome Church, 1-5 Church Street West, Woking, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Charity Mash-Up 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bd98125eef9fd90b2bce7913cc533495f8bbef1e61ae6dfb1ebe047d5b89a801-rimg-w1200-h600-dc59c1be-gmir.jpg?v=1782913090 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Charity Mash-Up 2026 being held? - **A:** Charity Mash-Up 2026 takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Welcome Church, 1-5 Church Street West, Woking, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Charity Mash-Up 2026? - **A:** Charity Mash-Up 2026 is organized by Surrey Community Action. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Charity Mash-Up 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Woking, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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