Helplines Partnership Annual Conference and Helpline Awards 2025

Schedule

Thu Nov 06 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Hyatt Regency Manchester | Manchester, EN

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The event for everyone working in or with the helpline sector, as well as those championing charities, mental health, and wellbeing.
About this Event

The Helplines Partnership Annual Conference and Helpline Awards 2025 is the must-attend event for everyone working in or with the helpline sector, as well as those championing charities, mental health, and wellbeing.


This year’s theme, Stepping Forward—building resilience, nurturing teams and growing partnerships, highlights the strength, adaptability and collaboration at the heart of our sector.


Join us and colleagues across the UK to explore the key issues and challenges facing helplines. Hear from expert speakers, learn from last year’s Helpline of the Year winners, share insights and innovations, and find inspiration.


Whether you manage a helpline, lead a charity as a CEO, volunteer or represent a partner organisation, this event offers valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired.


Join us in Manchester on Thursday 6 November 2025, to celebrate the amazing organisations and people in the helpline sector.


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival, coffee, pastries, informal networking and event registration

Info: This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues before the conference begins.


🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Conference Opens and Panel Discussion

Info: We’ll begin with a welcome from Helplines Partnership’s Chair, Elizabeth Rimmer, before moving into a panel discussion How to build resilience and continue to grow during uncertain times. Helplines Partnership’s Policy and External Affairs Manager Sam Bromiley will host the panel event featuring Neil Henderson, from Safeline UK, Mike Prescott from NFP Spark, and Jackie Hodgetts from Melanoma Focus.


🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Interactive Workshop on Managing Change

Info: Take part in this interactive workshop on managing change and delivering resilient approaches with Helplines Partnership’s experienced trainers Stella Pearson and Christian Murphy.


🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
Member Spotlight

Info: We’ll hear from both of last year’s Helpline of the Year award winners — JTeen and Scottish Women’s Aid.


🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Lunch and Informal Networking

Info: Enjoy a complimentary lunch in the restaurant and connect with colleagues in the helpline sector, share ideas and build partnerships.


🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
AI and Innovation in the Helpline Sector with Matt Haworth from Reason Digital

Info: In this interactive session, explore how technology can enhance helpline delivery, and identify the next steps for your organisation.


🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Helpline Awards Ceremony

Info: The Helpline Awards, sponsored by Call Handling, are always a highlight of the day, where we celebrate the achievements of our members.


🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:25 PM
Keynote Speaker Nicky Pattinson reflects on resilience

Info: Our keynote speaker, Nicky Pattinson, will reflect on her experience of resilience, sharing how to face challenges and tragedy with honesty, energy and strength.


🕑: 04:30 PM
Conference closes
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Hyatt Regency Manchester, 55 Booth Street West, Manchester, United Kingdom

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