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Do you want to learn how to create accessible content for your charity's comms? You should join us this Thursday! ⭐️
In this session we'll show how you how to create simpler, clearer and more accessible content for all audiences.
Sign up from £48:
https://bit.ly/4sMbubG
Happy National Tea Day! ☕️
How do you take your tea - classic black, green, matcha, iced, herbal or something else entirely? Tell us your go-to 👇🏽
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Join us TOMORROW for our free 'Understanding and Combatting Health Misinformation' panel 🚨
From 1PM, we will be discussing how your charity can tackle health misinformation and rebuild trust with this free online session with Full Fact.
Sign up here:
https://bit.ly/4lsEKkM
It's Lesbian Awareness Week, and this years theme is health and wellbeing! 🧡🤍🩷
Find out more and get involved here:
https://www.lesbianvisibilityweek.com/home
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Ever wondered how TV shows actually get commissioned? 📺
Join us next week for our FREE Media Trust Talent Tuesday webinar, covering everything you need to know about TV Commissioning!
Book your spot below:
mediatrust.org/events/media-trust-talen...
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Applications closing this Wednesday: Mentor a London youth charity! 📢
Share your skills and help strengthen their communications, strategy and impact.
It’s a flexible and meaningful way to give back - apply here:
mediatrust.org/volunteer/mentor-a-londo...
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TOMORROW: Media interviews for charities workshop 🎙️
Join us from 10AM to learn about appropriate TV/radio manners, familiarise yourself with various interviewer styles, and prepare to respond effectively when journalists reach out.
Register from £48:
https://bit.ly/4rGpbaK
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Working on sensitive issues? Get the skills your team needs with our bespoke comms training, designed to help charities communicate with clarity and care.
Led by experts in topics like domestic abuse and racial inequality - so you’re in safe hands.
https://bit.ly/4eb6FkQ
WE'RE FINALISTS Smiley Charity Film Awards logo 16 stills from our films
Voting closes for the Smiley Charity Film Awards #CFA26 next week and we need your help! 🚨🏆
19 of our #MediaTrustFilms projects are finalists for the People’s Choice category.
Please watch the films below and vote for your favourites:
https://tr.ee/a3XFGT55wI
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Come along to our 'Words that inspire giving' webinar on Wednesday 6 May, and discover how to craft fundraising copy that connects with supporters, drives action and stays true to your charity’s values.
🎟️ Register now - tickets start from £48:
https://bit.ly/4sDFrd1
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Struggling to get your charity discovered online? 🌐
Join our SEO webinar on Tuesday 5 May and learn practical tips to boost your website’s visibility, drive more traffic and make your cause easier to find.
Buy tickets from £48:
https://bit.ly/48cTWgv
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Are you still trying to figure out how AI could actually fit into your charity's day-to-day work? 🤖
Our #AICharityAcademy, running this May, is designed to take you from confusion to confidence in just four weeks.
Don't miss out! Tickets start from £150:
https://bit.ly/4bdXEbL
A black and white photo of a person holding a mic, presenting. #MatchedByMediaTrust Volunteer your PR Skills Your skills could help a charity tell their unique story
Turn your media, comms, or creative skills into real impact! 💙
Charities need your talent - from social content and design to strategy and storytelling. Join our Volunteer Platform and make a real difference.
Get #MatchedByMediaTrust:
https://mediatrust.org/register/
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Join our 'Accessible content creation' webinar next Thursday as we explore:
✅ Why accessibility matters for your charity
✅ How to make your websites and comms inclusive
✅ Practical steps and tools to improve content for all audiences
Sign up from £48:
https://bit.ly/4sMbubG
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Join us next Wednesday for our FREE 'Understanding and Combatting Health Misinformation' online panel
We'll be joined by expert speakers from Full Fact, Macmillan Cancer Support and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine!
Sign up:
https://bit.ly/4lsEKkM
Speed and mobile matter
Make sure your site loads fast and works well on phones, it’s crucial for rankings.
Optimize images
Use descriptive alt text on images – short, clear, and helpful. Accessibility and SEO win together.
Refresh old content
Update blogs, guides, and news posts regularly. Google likes active sites, and your readers do too!
Keep it natural
Sprinkle keywords in logically – don’t cram them into every sentence.
Pick keywords people actually search for
Use terms your audience would type, not just buzzwords. There's lots of great, free tools for this!
Start with your audience
Write content your supporters actually need, not just what Google might like. Solve their problems and answer their questions.
Do you want more people to discover your charity online? Here’s a simple guide to improving your SEO! 🌐👇🏽
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Make every corporate connection count for your charity 💼
Next Tuesday, join us for our 'Building meaningful corporate partnerships' webinar to find out how to find and create strong partnerships with businesses that support your charity’s work.
Register from £48:
https://bit.ly/4bjgUEP
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Applications closing next week: Mentor a London youth charity 📢
We’re looking for volunteers to share their skills and support a London youth organisation to grow their communications, strategy and impact.
Apply by Wednesday 22 April:
mediatrust.org/volunteer/mentor-a-londo...
April is Stress Awareness Month 💙
How do you manage stress - exercise, music, quiet time, or something else? Share what works for you!
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Speak with impact, not nerves! 🗣️
Join us next Tuesday for our 'Media interviews for charities' webinar and discover top tips and tricks to deliver your message confidently and shine in every interview.
Tickets start from £48:
https://bit.ly/4rGpbaK
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Skilled volunteers are out there - but can they find you? ⭐️
Join us next Monday for our FREE 'How to write volunteer opportunities that inspire action' webinar and learn how to create standout volunteer roles and attract skilled professionals.
Register here:
https://bit.ly/4sX25hg
April is #StressAwarenessMonth 💙
This month, and every month, it's important to look after yourself and manage stress in the workplace and at home.
Check out tips and resources from Mind below:
https://bit.ly/3O04Y21
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Did you know around 20% of the population live with a disability?
Come along to our 'Accessible content creation' webinar on Thursday 23 April for a beginner’s guide to creating content that prioritises accessibility for all.
Sign up from £48:
https://bit.ly/4sMbubG
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Health misinformation spreads fast - is your health charity equipped to tackle it? ⚠️
Join us and Full Fact for a panel on Wednesday 22 April to get expert insights, practical strategies and tools to protect your audience and your charity.
Sign up for free:
https://bit.ly/4lsEKkM