Charity Meetup Birmingham - February Networking Event

Do you want to:

• Feel connected to a supportive community?
• Use your experience to help others?
• Share ideas to kickstart creativity or find a solution to a problem?

Look no further than Charity Meetup, the skill-sharing and facilitated networking event for the third sector. The perfect way to start your working day!

Date and time:
Tuesday 11 February, 10am to 12.00pm

Venue:
Manahatta, 10 Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5BN

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 February, we'll be talking about planning for success in 2025. 

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

Reflecting on 2024. Who will be our mixing game winner?

10.40 - Group facilitated networking session (to give and get support)

A chance to get help/support others with the biggest challenges

11.10 - Comfort break and refresh drinks

11.15 - Pairs facilitated networking session (to share skills)

Discussing your top tips for success

11.45 - Open facilitated networking (to build connections)

Discussing motivation when the going gets tough

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 vicky@tabbytiger.co.uk 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 vicky@tabbytiger.co.uk

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: vicky@tabbytiger.co.uk

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 vicky@tabbytiger.co.uk) 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 (on the right)

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 (was Drew - on the left)

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.

Hope also has her own freelancing business tailored to creating digital media, such as videos and graphics, for smaller businesses and charities www.hopedrew.co.uk