NYMW 2025

Finances are tight, perhaps more so now than ever, and especially if you've got big dreams for growing and developing your work. Yet there are also literally thousands of local and national funders who are keen to support projects which match with their own charitable objectives. So how do you find them, and how do you write to and approach them in a way that gives you the best chance of success? This session from a seasoned fundraising expert will get you going with grants.

Tired of the same old games? Need some fresh inspiration? Look no further. We’ll introduce you to some new games as well as some familiar favourites with unique twists. There’ll be a chance to test them out so come along and play!

Youth ministry survives and thrives on the back of an army of dedicated volunteers across the UK. Yet so many of them are unable to see themselves as leaders, and imagine a diminished role, where they are just helping out. In this seminar we'll explore how to help volunteers to have a vision for youth ministry, and their role within it. Also suitable for volunteer leaders and teams who are keen to grow in their leadership.

It's one of the key phrases of the moment - and with good reason. If there are young people in our groups and communities who have experienced serious or complex trauma, then we need to understand our role in journeying alongside and supporting them. Hear from an organisation with over 25 years of experience working with these young people and their churches, and spend time together unpacking how a trauma-informed approach to youth work can deepen connections; improve wellbeing; impact community and bring about culture change in the church.