Third Sector: The Conference

Building a stronger and more resilient charity sector.

The UK's third sector is the beating heart of our communities. 

The cost-of-living crisis, tight budgets and the relentless fight for donations are taking a toll on your teams and obscuring the brilliant impact you make every day.

It's time to ease that pressure. You need a blueprint for success.

Third Sector: The Conference is that blueprint.

 🗓️ 23-24 June 2026

📍1 Wimpole Street, London

Join the nation's most influential leaders in fundraising, finance, tech and charity leadership for this two-day flagship event, backed by Third Sector.

We will focus on delivering tried and tested, impact-first strategies designed to:

Curb stress and foster resilient teams | Maximise innovation across all departments | Drive future success for charities of every size.

Leave with practical knowledge and a revitalised purpose to keep pushing your mission forward.

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DAY ONE

BIG PICTURE INSIGHTS

Plenary sessions with bigger-name speakers addressing the sector's most urgent, gripping issues.

DEEP DIVE CASE STUDIES

Extended panels and firesides offering in-depth strategy and valuable Q&A.

INTEGRATED TECH FOCUS

Critical digital and technology content woven throughout both streams.

DAY TWO

ACTION & APPLICATION

Turn Day One insights into reality with focused workshops and hands-on activities.

HIGH-VALUE NETWORKING

Dedicated time for roundtables and interactive sessions to share knowledge with peers and leaders.

PARTICIPATE & PROBLEM-SOLVE

A highly interactive day built around delegate participation to collaboratively address shared challenges.

PREVIOUS ATTENDEES INCLUDE:
  • CEO, Go Beyond
    "It's always helpful to step out of the day to day and reflect on how things are going, with the input of others doing similar work. "

    — CEO, Go Beyond

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  • Corporate Account Manager, Alzheimer's Society
    "Great to hear from different charities and connect with others "

    — Corporate Account Manager, Alzheimer's Society

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  • Supporter-Led Fundraising Lead, Save the Children UK
    "Good insight into the current state of the sector and opportunities for growth"

    — Supporter-Led Fundraising Lead, Save the Children UK

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  • Challenge Events Manager, Make-A-Wish Foundation UK
    "Great variety of content and speakers!"

    — Challenge Events Manager, Make-A-Wish Foundation UK

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  • Legacy Partnerships and Training Specialist, Christian Aid
    "This was a really informative and helpful event."

    — Legacy Partnerships and Training Specialist, Christian Aid

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Why spend 2 days out of the office?


Build a more resilient and sustainable organisation.

You're facing a messy storm, and you need real help. Get clear, practical answers on finance, governance, and proving your worth - the tools you need to stop just surviving and make sure your charity stays strong for years to come.

Refill your own tank and inspire your team to do the same.

Leading is exhausting. Come and hit the reset button. Step away from the daily demands to rekindle your sense of purpose. Hear inspiring stories and case studies that will fill you with fresh energy, giving you the ideas and motivation to go back and spark genuine enthusiasm in your team.

Find your people. (The ones who really get it)

Connect with hundreds of peers who truly get the joys and challenges of charity work. This is the place to build a powerful support system, find new collaborators, and share candid conversations about the journey you're all on.

Take home solutions for every struggle.

It's not only a fundraising workshop. Whether you need help with digital tools, leading people, or managing the board, this event covers the entire reality of your job. You'll find holistic, strategic insights for every part of your mission, helping all your teams work together with greater clarity and purpose.

Addressing 4 key focus areas



A connected and inclusive sector: Empowering charities of all sizes

Explore how the sector can ensure that smaller and medium-sized charities have an equal voice, access to resources, and opportunities for collaboration. Discussions include shared infrastructure, peer networks, and partnership models that encourage inclusion.


Sector resilience, innovation, and leadership adaptability

With cost-of-living pressures, funding volatility, and organisational closures, leaders must adapt rapidly. Explore leadership models, decision-making under uncertainty, and innovative responses to the chaos.

Hands-on learning and operational support

Gain practical guidance, skill-building, compliance, and sustainability. Attendance aims to empower charity leaders and staff with knowledge in Fundraising, Finance, HR, Governance, and Partnerships.

Storytelling, digital engagement, and communication innovation

Charities increasingly need to inspire audiences, donors, and policymakers. Celebrate creativity, communication, and technology - including how AI and social media can amplify impact and drive your purpose forward.

A note from our editor


"The ambition for Third Sector: The Conference is to go beyond addressing the many challenges that charities face today - creating a space where leaders can collaborate and share the essential knowledge that will help to build a stronger, more resilient charity sector. We look forward to welcoming you in 2026."
Emily Burt - Editor, Third Sector

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