SWIDN Summer Social
Bristol (Location TBC) - July 17th, 2026 at 17:00
SWIDN Summer Social
Join us in person to celebrate the long days and (hopefully!) warm summer weather! We are pleased to hold this in person meet up for the SWIDN community and look forward to connecting with you all. This networking event will offer you the opportunity to meet the SWIDN team, chat to other like minded international…
SWIDN NGO Directors Working Group
This informal working group takes place on the first Monday of each month and is a space for NGO leaders to discuss shared issues, challenges and to connect. This group offers different discussion topics and the opportunity to support each other in a confidential, online setting. It is a peer-led group and we welcome newcomers…
Social Media Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Small Charities
Duration:1 hour (online) During our Fundraising Working Group in April, we spoke a lot about social media and using our online presence as a tool to build relationships with donors. This practical, no-jargon workshop is a follow up session designed specifically for individuals, small charities and organisations with limited time, resources, or expertise. In just…
Taking Action on Decolonisation: An informal discussion space
Join us for an informal, online working group discussion to engage with themes of decolonisation in international development. Over the years, SWIDN has been working to tackle coloniality and colonialism in international development. Like most, we are on a journey of continuous learning around what decolonisation is and what it means for us and our…
Uganda Sovereignty Bill: Implications and Considerations for UK-based INGOs
The aim of this panel event is to bring together UK-based INGOs working in Uganda, to better understand the implications of the recent legislation and to reflect on their role going forward. In light of the recent Sovereignty Bill (2026), this session will explore: – How we can continue to support Ugandan partners in ways…
SWIDN NGO Directors Working Group
This informal working group takes place on the first Monday of each month and is a space for NGO leaders to discuss shared issues, challenges and to connect. This group offers different discussion topics and the opportunity to support each other in a confidential, online setting. It is a peer-led group and we welcome newcomers…
SWIDN Women’s Leadership Circle – information evening
Leadership is something that many of us strive to achieve, yet for those working within small organisations and non-profits, professional training can feel out of reach – or out of budget. Working within international development, in a landscape where funding pots are closing and budgets are being squeezed, self-development can easily fall to the bottom…
Regional Twinnings Conference: City Partnerships in a Changing World
Regional Conference “City Partnerships in a Changing World” organised by Bristol International Twinnings Association. In a world full of conflict, the conference emphasises the value of solidarity between citizens of other countries at grass roots level. Exchange your views, experiences and ideas for the future.
Unlocking Invitation-Only Opportunities: A SWIDN Fundraising Working Group
Increasingly, we are noticing that grantmakers and charitable trusts are adopting a ‘no unsolicited applications’ policy. In an already competitive fundraising landscape, gaining access to invite-only funders can feel like an impossible hurdle to overcome. Join experienced international development fundraiser Jaymie Duke for this informal, lunchtime workshop exploring practical ways to navigate this challenge. We’ll look…
