Events Around VARC
A hub for events happening before and after VARC in Manchester.
Manchester
Alongside the main VARC programme, a number of related events take place before and after the conference.
These include VARC-hosted programme days and independently organised events by other organisations happening around the conference weekend.
Fundraising (Movement Builders Day)
VARC Hosted Event
Friday 20th March 2026
A cohort-based programme focused on fundraising strategy, resource development, and organisational sustainability for the animal and vegan advocacy movement.
Mobilisation (Movement Builders Day)
VARC Hosted Event
Friday 20th March 2026
Part of Movement Builders Day, this session centres on community mobilisation, strategic engagement, and coalition building to strengthen collective action across movement initiatives.
UK Animal Freedom Comms Lab
Independently organised
Friday 20th March 2026
An interactive workshop designed to strengthen communications skills for animal freedom advocates, focusing on messaging, connectivity, and building campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.
Kickstarting For Good Bootcamp
In partnership with VARC
Monday 23 March 2026
A one-day ideation and impact bootcamp hosted by Kickstarting For Good to help attendees turn ideas into concrete plans for social and movement impact, with focused group work on concept development.
