Events calendar

Explore what’s coming up at ACEVO. From practical workshops to thought-provoking conversations, our events are designed to support and connect charity leaders. Take a look at what’s coming up and find the sessions that speak to you.

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ACEVOFest 2026

24 Mar 2026

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Seeing beneath the surface: how leaders notice, interpret and shift culture

28 Apr 2026

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Leader networking (online)

29 Apr 2026

ACEVO & AoC board behaviours and dynamics survey – sharing the results

30 Apr 2026

Taking over from a founder: leading a charity beyond its origin story

6 May 2026

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New CEO meeting

12 May 2026

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When the governance doesn’t fit – reimagining governance for strategic change

13 May 2026

Charity Governance Code assessment tool: introduction & use

18 May 2026

‘Chief Everything Officer’: for leaders of small charities

19 May 2026

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Leading charities in a hostile environment

20 May 2026

The CEO’s role in advocacy communications

4 Jun 2026

Dynamic Duo

9 Jun 2026

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Leading with confidence in challenging times

17 Jun 2026

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Influencing policy: how charity CEOs can lead change beyond their organisations

23 Jun 2026

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Employment Rights Act 2025 – what charity leaders need to know

1 Jul 2026

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My next three months (summer check-in) 

2 Jul 2026

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All about membership

7 Jul 2026

Stronger together: building (and re-building) and leading effective teams

8 Jul 2026

Leader networking (London)

9 Jul 2026

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Aspiring CEO programme

7 Sep 2026

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Navigating structural change with financial resilience

10 Sep 2026

Dynamic Duo

22 Sep 2026

Major gifts made easy

23 Sep 2026

My next three months (autumn check-in)

6 Oct 2026

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All about membership

13 Oct 2026

Beyond the horizon: leading civil society’s next chapter

21 Oct 2026

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New CEO programme

10 Mar 2027