Movement Builders Day

20 March 2026

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly

A cohort-based programme focused on mobilisation and fundraising.

Movement Builders Day is a cohort-based programme taking place on Friday as part of VARC 2026. The day focuses on mobilisation, fundraising, and organisational capacity, with extended sessions and facilitated discussion.

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Fundraising

Building the capacity to resource work sustainably, diversify income, and strengthen the systems that support long-term funding.

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Mobilisation

Strengthening the ability to grow participation, sustain engagement, and support collective action over time.

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Attendance at Movement Builders Day is by application only.

Tickets for the Main Conference are sold separately. For conference tickets click here

Programme

20th

Friday

Movement Builders Day 9am-5.30pm

Welcome Evening 6-10.30pm

21st

Saturday

Main Conference 9am-6pm

Conference Meal 7pm

22nd

Sunday

Main Conference 9am-6pm

Optional group dinner from 7pm

23rd

Monday

K4G Bootcamp 8.30am-3.30pm Info

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