Charity Meetup Birmingham - April Networking Event

Working in the charity sector can be rewarding—but it can also feel isolating, especially in small teams. Charity Meetup is a friendly, facilitated networking event where you can connect with peers, share challenges, and exchange ideas in a supportive space.

Why attend?

✔ Get fresh perspectives – Bring your challenges and get advice from others who’ve been there.
✔ Discover best practices – Learn what’s working for other charities and how you can apply it.
✔ Make meaningful connections – Build a network of like-minded professionals who truly understand your world.
✔ Leave feeling inspired – Walk away with new ideas, solutions, and motivation to take back to your team.

Join us for a relaxed, engaging session designed to help you grow your skills, confidence, and connections.

Book your place today and be part of the conversation!

WHAT IS CHARITY MEETUP?

Our events are fun and welcoming, giving you the opportunity to discuss topical issues with peers, foster connections, and give and get support in a relaxed but constructive way.
WHAT'S IN STORE AT CHARITY MEETUP?

Charity Meetup consists of a fun icebreaker (perfect for calming any nerves - plus you could win a prize) and guided networking sessions in groups and pairs. Bottomless tea and coffee are included in your ticket price. Just help yourself to a cuppa whenever you want to wet your whistle.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

Events are open to anyone working in a charity, not-for-profit, CIC, community project, etc.

We also welcome a small number of freelancers, consultants, and agencies that support the sector who are happy to share their insights to benefit charities by drawing on their experience and adding to discussions. Please note that our events do not offer an opportunity to promote products or services to our charity attendees. It's important to us that our charity participants must never be 'sold to' but you're welcome to briefly mention what you do and give your contact details to any interested parties.

EVENT THEME

For April, we'll be talking about volunteers and volunteering.

Please join us if you're working with or managing volunteers, or if you're a volunteer yourself.

AGENDA

10.00 - Our event starts with open networking while everyone signs in, collects a name badge and gets a drink of tea, coffee or water

10.10 - Welcome from your hosts Vicky Kangurs and Hope Adie

10.20 - Fun mixing game to break the ice
10.40 - Group facilitated networking session (to give and get support)

11.10 - Comfort break and refresh drinks

11.15 - Pairs facilitated networking session (to share skills)

11.45 - Open facilitated networking (to build connections)

11.55 - Draw for a bottle kindly donated by Manahatta

12.00 - Close

WANT TO STAY FOR LUNCH WITH VICKY AND HOPE?

Manahatta offers a discounted lunch menu, with a wide selection of dishes (including vegan, vegetarian and GF options) served from midday.

VENUE DETAILS

Manahatta, 10 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5BN

Charity Meetup events are held at Manahatta on Temple Street in the heart of Birmingham, where we have exclusive use of the bar area.

The venue is fully accessible and a disabled toilet is next to the bar area.
Walking times for train users (approx):

• Snow Hill Station, 6 minutes
• Moor Street Station, 10 minutes
• New Street Station, 4 minutes

There is no car parking at the venue, but several car parks are nearby around the City Centre.

TICKETS

Tickets are excellent value and are limited in number to ensure attendees get maximum benefit.

Charity/not-for-profit/CIC/community project attendees: Tickets cost £6 (early bird until two weeks before the event) or £8 thereafter.

Freelancers/agencies/consultants: Tickets cost £12. Please read the 'Who can attend?' section above before purchasing a ticket in this category. If you have any questions about whether our events are suitable for you, please email [email protected] and Vicky will be happy to help.

Bottomless tea, coffee and water are included. Ticket sales close at midday the day before the event to allow us time to prepare but, if you would like to attend after that time, please email Vicky at [email protected]

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

Images and videos: We'll take a few photos and videos during the event to use on social media and promote future events. Please let Vicky or Hope know if you would not like to be included.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Email Vicky Kangurs: [email protected]

What's the refund policy? Refunds will only be given with at least 48 hours ' notice. If you cannot make it after that time, you can invite a colleague to take your place. Please email Vicky (at [email protected]) their name and job title with as much notice as possible so she can amend the name badge and sign-in sheet.

Introducing your hosts

Vicky Kangurs

Based in Worcestershire, Vicky’s business is called Tabby Tiger. She offers charity clients copywriting, comms, social media, and event support services. She is also the editor of SOCIALight, an online magazine written by businesswomen for businesswomen.

Before going it alone, Vicky worked for a large charity in a role that covered several elements; internal and external comms, sponsorship, marketing, events management, PR and press officer duties. Find out more HERE

Hope Adie

Hope is the Head of Media at Colonel Duck, a Birmingham Software and Creative Agency. She has worked with charities to run national campaigns and develop engaging creative media.

Host or Publisher Charity Meetup Birmingham