Save the Date – Charities United is back for 2026! Join us for our first Charities United of the year on Tuesday 10th February, hosted at Norwich Theatre Royal, The Long Bar, for a warm, welcoming space to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the amazing work happening across Norfolk’s charity and CIC sector.
10:00am–12:00pm | Coffee, pastries & conversation We’ll start with hot drinks and a chance to say hello, followed by two brilliant local spotlights:
🎠Theatre Royal – Sharing their latest projects and work 🏥 Brancaster House – our generous event sponsor – telling the story of their partnership with Priscilla Bacon Hospice 🤝 Followed by open networking and informal chats
Calling all local charities and CICs! Do you have a venue you’d love to showcase? Or a project, initiative or story to share? We’re looking for hosts and speakers for our 2026 Charities United events.
This is your chance to: 🏛️ Show off your space 🎤 Share what you’re up to đź’¬ Spark connections with sector colleagues and partners
If you’re interested in speaking, hosting or sharing, drop us a message – we’d love to hear from you!
John Gostling Running a business is hard….harder when you don’t have much experience of running a business! 6 years ago I joined Breakwater IT as a Systems Engineer, I quickly realised there was so much potential that had yet to be tapped into, and every day since then my focus has been on releasing this, creating a better company to work with, and to work for. It’s been a constantly evolving journey, 2 steps forward, one step back (sometimes two!), but things are finally starting to fall into place. This is a very open self-appraisal of the how we have transformed a loss making company into one that turns a profit and is currently growing at 20% year on year.  Â
Crack the motivation code!
Cassandra Andrews Imagine if you knew precisely what motivated each member of your team, how motivated they were and what you could do to improve their motivation!  Cassandra Andrews interactive workshop focuses on motivation in the workplace and introduces ‘motivational maps’, an incredibly accurate and user-friendly tool which enables us to unlock and measure employee motivation. Understanding exactly what motivates individuals in an organisation can be used with significant impact to support business growth and profitability by maximising employee and team motivation, retain employees and recruit the right people to complement existing teams. At the workshop you will discover how to create high performing teams by learning:
What motivation is, how it can be measured and how it impacts the workforce.
About the nine motivators identified in motivational maps.
How to increase team performance by identifying conflicts in motivation.
To enable all delegates to get their own ‘wow’ moment from the workshop, there will be an opportunity for four attendees to win a complimentary individual motivational map with feedback/insight session and discounted motivational maps available for other attendees. Â
Developing an app to promote emotional resilience
UEA Since summer 2017, Dr Laura Biggart and Dr Kamena Henshaw, from the School of Psychology, have been working with UEA computer science students and Steve Jones and Adam Ziolkowski from JoziTech to develop a student support app. Currently the app is focused on supporting students’ transition into Higher Education. In this session we will talk about the development of the app, the research background to the features, and the feedback since our launch in September 2018. We will conclude with a discussion of our future plans, including evaluation of the app and our plans to work with other organisations to develop bespoke OpenUp apps  Â
Don’t fall over like Elon Musk did – How to stay energised and disrupt an industry
Ian Hacon Elon Musk is one of the most famous workaholic cases in recent years. So much so, many others quoted him as a badge of honour when they too worked too hard. In 2018, his wheel fell off, forced to take a total break due to exhaustion. This session will help you understand how looking after your own energy is good for business and you will leave with some easily implementable steps to do so. Â Â
Orchestrated Mobility – Changing The Way We Move
John Fagan By late 2030, its predicted that 95% U.S. passenger miles travelled will be served by on-demand vehicles owned by fleets, not individuals, in a new business model Transport-as-a-Service (TaaS). Citizens will pay a monthly fee to go anywhere they wish, much like we do today using on demand services for music and video, like Spotify and Netflix. TaaS will unify public, private & autonomous transportation into an efficient service and is predicted to deliver a largely carbon-free road transportation system. In this talk i will…
Vision of Transport as a Service
Key Drivers (Technologies, Autonomous electric vehicles, ride sharing, costs and barriers)
Impacts on society, economics and the environment
Who should be the Netflix for Transport?
Examples of use cases and disruption happening today
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Harnessing the power of subscription technology
Juliana Meyer Thousands of professionals are discovering ways to transform the way they work and the way they earn a living. Leveraging the skills we each have, the talk uncovers how anyone can can build their own subscription business using the knowledge and talents they already have. I’ll go deep into the steps needed, opportunities available, the how and why, and what has worked and not worked for others. This has already been a game changer for others who learnt this from my previous talks which then transformed their lives, their living, and their opportunities. Given the key trends of subscription, technology and self-education, I’ll explore and explain how anyone can successfully launch their own apps from home to generate a passive income and lift the lid on exchanging time for money.
The Power of the Inbox: Email Marketing Basics to Best Practice
Whether you’re new to email marketing or looking to refine your skills, this session will introduce you to best practice in creating effective and engaging email campaigns.
In this session you will discover:
What email marketing is and why it is one of the most misunderstood but most powerful tools in digital marketing.
How to use automation to save time and ensure your messages reach the right audience at the right time
The importance of audience segmentation and tagging, allowing you to tailor your content to meet the specific needs and interests of different subscriber groups
Design best practices, ensuring your emails not only look great but also drive action
Join Kathy Ennis from littlepiggyltd to discover actionable tips to elevate your email marketing.
My monthly online meet-ups bring together business owners from across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire (and beyond!) to share ideas, learn new skills, solve challenges and inspire one another.
Wander through beautifully decorated rooms filled with traditional Christmas sparkle, and enjoy a cosy, family-friendly atmosphere.
This year, the decorations have a delightful twist: mice! These charming little characters are busy decking the halls, hanging garlands and preparing for the big day. Can you spot them as you explore?
Whether you’re coming with kids, grandparents, or friends, there’s something for everyone – from hands-on activities to a peaceful reading nook where you can snuggle up with a festive story.
So wrap up warm, bring your sense of wonder, and join us for some twinkling festive cheer and a touch of mouse-sized mischief!
The Benjamin Foundation’s murder mystery evening is going to be to DIE for!
You will spend an exciting night listening and speaking to prime suspects, and working together to solve the mystery of the century. This will be great fun for individuals and groups, and the ticket sales will go towards supporting the charity!
​Your ticket includes a two-course meal and welcome drink, and there will also be a casino during the night!
The team at Tiger Eye proudly invite the businesses of East Anglia to ‘take a walk on the wild side’ and join them for Tiger Trek – raising funds for The Benjamin Foundation through ‘netwalking’ across the Norfolk Coast, from Hunstanton to Cromer.
With corporate teams of up to four participants welcome from each company, we welcome businesses to ‘walk the walk and talk the talk’ with us, for either one, two or three days of their 3-day trek. We hope that the event will inspire local businesses to stretch their legs and restart their fitness regimes, as part of a unique opportunity to network, discuss and engage with local businesses every step of the way.
Whether you are up to the challenge of three full days of walking, or whether you just fancy coming along for one day, we invite you to join us in walking, networking and raising vital funds for The Benjamin Foundation – Norfolk and Suffolk’s charity against youth homelessness, bullying and abuse.Â
Experience seaside towns and villages, tidal marshes teeming with wildlife, beaches, woodlands and huge skies, all whilst networking with local businesses as you walk. We are keen to welcome as many teams as we can to the event, so please feel free to discuss the event prior to booking with us.
‘The Norfolk Coast Path is excited to welcome the Tiger Eye Team and everyone involved in Tiger Trek, for a weekend of sand dunes, salt marsh and sea air. Along the way, Trekkers can enjoy the great local produce available from the fantastic cafes, pubs and delis that line the path.’ –Â Jack Davidson, Trail Officer for the Norfolk Coast Path.
Chris Elliott, Marketing Manager at The Benjamin Foundation stated: “We are delighted that Tiger Eye staff have chosen to support our charity in 2019, which is our 25th anniversary year. With their three-day walk they are truly going the extra mile and the funds raised will help us make a positive difference to many more local young people.”Â
Please note that booking is essential and will close at 6pm on 1st April 2019. If you have any queries about Tiger Trek, please contact Georgina (at [email protected]) who would be more than happy to help.
Course Venue: Harford Community Centre, Hall Road, NRNR4 6ET.
This Ofqual regulated, HSE compliant qualification will
ensure all learners have the skills and knowledge to serve their organisation
as an Emergency First Aider, able to provide treatment to their casualties in a
prompt, safe and effective manner.
A range of subjects are covered including:
Responsibilities
and reporting
Assessment
of the situation
Dealing
with an unresponsive casualty
Basic
hygiene in First Aid
Resuscitation
and AED awareness
Minor
injuries
Bleeding
control
Burns
Choking
Epilepsy
Shock
The qualification is valid for three years and a certificate
will be awarded on completion. As the HSE recommends that learners also
undertake Annual Refresher training, this is included in the qualification. For
no extra cost, online Annual Refresher training will be sent to learners on the
first and second anniversary of their training date. A certificate will be
awarded on completion.
Ofqual approved 3-day First Aid at Work course. All successful students will be issued an FAW certificate lasting for 3 years. This FAW course covers all aspects of basic life support including CPR, bleeding, unconsciousness, choking, head injuries, sprains and strains and a vast range of First Aid conditions that you may experience in the workplace.
NUCO accredited
Price excludes VAT
Location: CTS Training & Consultancy, Main Road, Terrington St John, PE14 7RP
As women, we are often defined by those we help, be it as a mother, daughter, wife, partner, carer, or friend. Â
Have you reached a crossroads and thought, ‘What next?’ Join us for an uplifting afternoon filled with connection, conversation, and community.
Be Limitless is a unique retreat weekend taking place in March 2026, specially designed and delivered for women ready to recalibrate, rebalance, and re-energise their lives. The Retreat aims to awaken your body, mind, and spirit through deep connection, reflection, and renewal. Offering a nurturing space to consider your options, gathering to share experiences, and supported with techniques to take away, including a connection to a network of like-minded women, Limitless Possibilities is set in the tranquil, luxurious, and beautiful space of Godwick Hall, Norfolk.Â
Our Taster Afternoon will give you a sneak peek into the magic that awaits. Experience the energy, intention, and inspiration that pave the way for a weekend of growth, rediscovery, and transformation next Spring.
What to expect: •   A warm welcome with tea and cake •   Insightful, short talks from inspiring women •   A taste of the transformative retreat experience •   New connections, fresh ideas, and inspiration to take home Date & Time:  24th November 2025 from 14:00 to 16:00 Location: The Norfolk Club, Norwich RSVP: Judeline Nicholas – [email protected] T: 07721 004424