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Local Trust is running its fifth seminar in a series of interdisciplinary, cross-sector research seminars about community-led change.
The free seminar will examine how community leadership can be effectively supported. There are multiple organisations, projects, and individuals working to empower communities through community leadership support and development. This seminar will bring together experts from different academic disciplines to discuss community leadership and support.

In the UK, private boarding schools educate less than 1% of pupils. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have left an indelible mark on a generation now occupying some of the most influential jobs in the public and private sectors. This webinar explores how these individuals shape leadership, policy, and social dynamics today, not just historical interest.
In this webinar, we will explore the untold stories of children who were sent to boarding schools when they were young, often against their will, and subjected to emotionally and physically abusive environments. Individuals who endured these conditions have become prominent in government and the private sector. 
By attending this webinar, you will gain unique insights into how these adverse childhood experiences may have shaped the personal lives of these individuals and the broader social implications, such as their professional conduct and decision-making. This is a rare opportunity to explore the profound impact of trauma that persists beneath the surface, influencing how those in leadership roles interact with others, make decisions, and view the world.

Ekklesia is an overnight conference for church leaders and leadership teams to explore together the raw and the real of church life. It’s a space to unpack some of the thinking and the practical ideas that help us effectively bring about Kingdom change.
Since we started in 2019, we’ve had vicars and pastors, deacons and elders, youth workers and community workers, lay preachers and mission enablers join us. Some leaders come alone and some come as a team from their local church. This is a great opportunity to learn together!
The whole conference is based around roundtables with an opportunity to discuss and contextualise what is shared from the front.