Social Media Skills for Erdington NNS Community Assets

Social Media Masterclass for Community Groups & Small Organisations

Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Time: 10 - 1PM (Coffee and Welcomes from 9.45am)

Venue: Perry Common Community Hall, 87 Witton Lodge Road, Perry Common, B’ham B23 5JD

In partnership with: Erdington NNS, Smartlyte and Get families Talking

Looking to boost your social media confidence and creativity? This hands-on masterclass is specially designed for small charities, grassroots projects, micro businesses, and VCSE organisations with limited resources.

During the session, you will learn how to:

• Craft engaging posts that connect with your audience
• Tell your story through case studies, blogs, and behind-the-scenes content
• Understand the strengths of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Use free tools (like Canva!) to create visual content quickly
• Build a content plan you can actually stick to

You will also get 1:1 support during the workshop - so bring your live projects or ideas and we will help you build them on the spot!

No jargon. No pressure. Just real-world skills, friendly guidance, and practical tools to help your organisation shine online.

Spaces are limited to 12 organisations and places are FREE.

Who Should Attend:

• Erdington NNS Assets & volunteers
• Community groups supporting public health or wellbeing projects
• Individuals involved in data collection, funding reports, or activity tracking
• Anyone who wants to learn Excel in a friendly, no-jargon environment

At Smartlyte, we specialise in building confidence in small organisations. Our friendly trainers break things down clearly - no tech jargon, just real-life examples and 1:1 support where needed.

What to Bring:

• A laptop with Canva installed

• A social media project or idea you are currently working on or would like to create

About Erdington NNS

The Erdington Neighbourhood Network Scheme (ENNS) is a community based, locally led organisation which has been established to support older adults and younger adults with registered needs to live independent and connected lives.

Erdington NNS brings together voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations to support older adults through the growth of networks and friendships, so that they can live independent and connected lives.

Witton Lodge Community Association and Compass Support work in partnership to cultivate a support network of organisations and agencies to establish a portfolio of resources which can deliver the solutions older people require to overcome challenges like poor physical and emotional health.

https://wittonlodge.org.uk/

About Smartlyte / Get Families Talking

Based in South East Birmingham and working citywide and beyond, we specialise in empowering organisations through targeted masterclasses and capacity-building sessions. Our commitment to intergenerational learning and community engagement drives us to design innovative, hands-on training that helps groups overcome real-world challenges linked to poverty, language barriers, and cultural diversity. Through our expert-led masterclasses, we equip organisations with the tools, skills, and confidence they need to better support the communities they serve.

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