Want free comms support for your charity in 2026?
Welcome to Media Trust’s charity newsletter!
Our new events and free opportunities
Free online marketing training for charities
Various sessions available across February and March 2026
Thanks to support from The Marketing Trust, your charity can access free online marketing training led by industry experts. Choose from our two-part Digital Marketing or Marketing Essentials courses to sharpen your strategy, understand what’s working, and build practical plans you can put into action straight away.
Each course includes step-by-step guidance, follow-up support and expert clinics. Both February and March dates are available but places are limited, so book your free spot today!
Drop-in advice sessions with Edelman
Monthly sessions across 2026
Interested in receiving expert comms support across 2026? We’ve teamed up with global PR and communications agency Edelman to provide a series of free interactive drop-in sessions for charities, focused on improving your communications, one topic at a time.
Want to be the first to find out when our 2026 sessions are live to book? Register your interest today!
Media Trust are hiring!
We’re hiring a Senior Programme Manager to lead Media Trust’s climate work!
You’ll run our flagship Communicating Climate programme, oversee our contribution to the Diverse Voices programme funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, and work with partners, trainers and climate organisations to deliver high-impact comms support to the climate sector.
If you’re a skilled programme manager with a passion for climate and social justice, strong facilitation skills and experience building partnerships, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by 9am, Monday 15 December 2025.
Inside our AI Essentials bootcamp for charities
Over the past year, 125 charities have taken part in our AI Essentials bootcamps. We’re delighted to share that the impact has been huge, with confidence in using AI jumping from 31% to 85% in just three weeks!
From senior leaders to frontline teams, participants are already rolling out their learning across their organisations and beyond. If you’re curious about what charities really got out of it, and what AI could tap into for yours, our wrap-up blog shares the biggest shifts, lessons and stories from the programme.
Read our full AI Essentials blog
Our low-cost digital and communications courses
Building a stronger supporter community with WhatsApp
Thursday 15 January 2026, 10:00 – 12:00, online
Discover how WhatsApp can help you build stronger, more personal relationships with your supporters. This practical session will show you how to choose the right WhatsApp tools, communicate safely and professionally, and create conversations that grow loyalty over time. You’ll leave with clear steps to start or improve your charity’s WhatsApp presence. Tickets from £36.
Ethical storytelling for charities
Tuesday 20 January 2026, 10:00 – 12:00, online
The stories you tell shape how people see your charity and the communities you support. This practical workshop will help you tell those stories with care, dignity and consent, helping you build trust and protect your charity’s reputation. Learn how to gather and share stories in ways that are ethical, inclusive and anti-racist. Tickets from £36.
Securing media coverage for charities: Pitching to journalists
Thursday 22 January 2026, 10:00 – 12:00, Online
Struggling to get your charity's stories into the spotlight? Join us to learn how to craft compelling pitches that amplify your message and grab journalists' attention. We’ll guide you through the essentials of a standout pitch, how to structure your story and tips on capturing a journalist’s interest in just 30 seconds. Tickets start from £36.
Charity Resource Hub
Free online resources ready to upskill and support your charity with your comms needs.
Partner news, events and interesting reads
AI Policy guide for charity trustees: what to look for and red flags to avoid, Zoe Amar Digital
AI Summit 2026: Few small/medium size charity tickets left, Charity Digital
Building a charity hub: why and how to centralise your digital resources, Few and Far
Complete the annual Salary and Organisational Culture Survey 2025, CharityComms, deadline 17:00 on 31 January 2026.