Fundraising Convention 2023

Reception: 40 Years of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising 

Join us in celebrating 40 Years of the Chartered Institute. Meet our longest-standing members and understand why their memberships are important to them. We will also be announcing the application dates for our National Fundraising Awards 2024. 

The Connection Hub 

Situated in the Expo area, come and join our Membership, Volunteering and Professional Development teams to find out more about the benefits of being part of the Chartered Institute, the personal value from becoming a volunteer, and opportunities for continuing professional development.  

Support a Local Westminster Charity 

On Monday, 3 July only, bring non-perishable dry or canned food items to support people in need during this cost-of-living crisis. The recipient of this community action is local Westminster-based foodbank The Abbey Centre.

We will be acccepting donations from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Monday in the Cambridge Room, 5/F.

Donations – in kind

  • Tinned / boxed food (It was explained that recipients often don’t have great cooking skills so simple food that can be warmed in a microwave and are ready to eat would be best eg soup, baked beans, canned meats and seafood, baby food (not formula), canned vegetables, canned fruit in juice, fruit juice from concentrate, canned rice pudding, long-life semi skimmed milk, pasta sauce)
  • Dried food such as pasta, tea bags, healthy cereals, rice
  • Personal hygiene products such as toilet paper, sanitary products, toothpaste, deodorant, nappies, baby whites, bars of soap (rather than shower gel, as they like to minimise packaging)
  • Cleaning products such as multi-purpose cleaning sprays, laundry detergents, washing up liquid
  • Treats such as biscuits or chocolates

Donations - financial

If you would like to make a financial donation online, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/theabbeycentre  

Thank you very much for all your donations given. 

1-2-1 Coaching 

Are you curious about coaching? We are excited that the Fringe Events at Fundraising Convention 2023 will include the chance to try out coaching for FREE! If you are grappling with challenges at work, want to make a change or would like to talk about how coaching could support your organisation, you’ll be able to book a free, confidential 30-minute session with a professional coach.  Sarah Tite Coaching Ltd is bringing together a team of diverse, certified, charity experienced coaches that you will be able to book in time with throughout the duration of the event. Watch this space! 

Wall of Connection 

Contribute to our Wall of Connection when you have a moment. Situated in the Plenary Room, we encourage you add a piece of artwork or a message on how you are going to better connect with your cause, your colleagues, friends and family over the next year. Be kind and share your ideas. The Wall will be raffled at the end of the event as an office installation.  

Chair Yoga 

Short lunchtime Yoga sessions for you to stretch out and relax.