Castlefield Charity Summer Seminar 2026

Following-on from the success of our inaugural summer seminar last year, we’re delighted to announce the 2026 Castlefield Charity Summer Seminar will be taking place in Central Manchester in June.

Date: Wednesday 10 June, 2026

Time: Speakers from 14:30 – 17:30 followed by drinks and networking. Closes 18:30

Location: House of Books & Friends, 81 King St, Manchester

This year’s event will bring together charity leaders and trustees for a practical and thought‑provoking programme focused around this year's theme: Maximising Your Mission.

The seminar will feature a mix of talks tailored specifically for charities, including ways charities can work more efficiently and make stronger decisions covering:

• good governance and effective trustee leadership
• ethical investing and long‑term financial decision‑making
• understanding the considerations of donors and funders when making a gift to charity
• applying your charity’s values in day‑to‑day financial and operational decisions

We're delighted to be hosting the event at House of Books & Friends - a purpose-driven independent bookstore (set within a characterful Grade II listed building) at the top of King Street in central Manchester. It is operated as a Community Interest Company with a mission to combat loneliness and social isolation. 

You can expect practical insights, real‑world examples and guidance designed to help trustees and senior leaders navigate today’s financial and governance challenges. Alongside the talks, there will be time for questions, discussion and peer learning with fellow trustees and senior leaders. 

Further details on the speaker line‑up and session topics will be announced soon.

expect practical insights, real‑world examples and guidance designed to help trustees and senior leaders navigate today’s financial and governance challenges

Who should attend

This seminar is ideal for:

• Charity trustees, new or experienced, with financial responsibilities
• Treasurers and trustees involved in investment decisions
• Chief Executives and Senior Management Team members
• Finance Directors and senior finance leaders

 To find out more or register your interest, please email Bronwyn or Simon at charities@castlefield.com

About the venue

We're delighted to be hosting the event at House of Books & Friends - a purpose-driven independent bookstore (set within a characterful Grade II listed building) in central Manchester. House of Books & Friends is operated as a Community Interest Company with a mission to combat loneliness and social isolation. Every penny spent goes to support projects and not for profit partners also directly addressing social isolation and loneliness. The bookshop, cafe, and event space is located at 81 King Street, Manchester. For directions or more info please click here.