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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.

  • Cohort-based participation

  • Facilitated workshops and sessions

  • Structured discussion and peer exchange

Programme 

20th

Friday

Movement Builders Day 9-5pm​

Welcome Evening 6-10.30pm

21st

Saturday

Main Conference 9-6pm

Conference Meal 7pm

22nd

Sunday

Main Conference 9-6pm

​Optional group dinner from 7pm

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23rd

Monday

K4G Bootcamp 8.30-3.30pm Info

Tickets for Movement Builders Day and the Main Conference are sold separately. For conference tickets click here

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