Alumni Update and Survey Alumni Update & What’s Next We are exploring different ways in which we can provide more ongoing support to our Alumni projects. We understand it can be a lonely place to start off a project completely on your own, investing long hours. Even as you progress, whether you're midway through your journey or have reached a stable level of success, new and more complex challenges will inevitably arise. Each project is different, and there may be overlapping similarities or opportunities to exchange knowledge and information. That’s where the Alumni network comes in to further support you on your journey. Please take 5 minutes to answer the following questions. A) Join our WhatsApp CommunityJoin our WhatsApp community, where you can quickly seek guidance from your peers, and advice on any challenges you’re facing, leveraging the collective experience of past Award winners and finalists.1. Would you like to join our new WhatsApp Community?*YesNoIf you answered 'Yes' to Q1 above, please share your mobile number below and we'll include you. Alternatively, email [email protected] to request your interest in joining the WhatsApp forum.Mobile NumberOrganisation/ Charity/ Social EnterpriseEmail 2. What topics would you like to see discussions around, on the WhatsApp platform (e.g. funding opportunities, mentoring, board recruitment advice, etc)? Enter them below.B) Register Your Interest! - Alumni Event in February 2026We're planning an engaging half or full day event in central London, during the week of February 9 -13 (exact date to be confirmed). It will be designed to bring together both early-stage founders and established charities and social enterprises, including a chance to network with partners from the Awards' network. The programme will include practical sessions, workshops and networking, to ensure both new and experienced alumni gain actionable insights, inspiration, and connections. We are inclined to run a half-day event, but are open to a full-day format, if it would benefit alumni attendees traveling from afar.1. I would like to register my interest to attend the in-person event in Central London, on one day, during the week of February 9 -13*YesMaybe, please put me as a tentativeNoIf you answered 'Yes' to Q1 above, please share your details below and we'll send you further details. Alternatively, email [email protected] to register your interest.2. Would you prefer to attend a half day or full day event?*Half dayFull dayNo Preference3. If you are travelling from afar, outside London, would you prefer to stay overnight in a hotel?YesNoMaybe, depending on programme4. What topics would you like included in the event programme? (e.g. fundraising, crowdfunding, investment, legal tips/advice, marketing/communication, branding, social media, business planning, impact measurement, finance and accountancy, leadership and governance, well-being and resilience, etc.) Please share any topics you'd like to see covered—we'll aim to shape our program around them based on interest and demand.*5. a) Would you be interested in speaking at our programme to share your journey and/or offer tips to more recent Alumni members?YesNoMaybe6. b) If you answered 'Yes' to 5(a) above, please share details below of how you can assist.C) Alumni NewsletterWe are in the process of producing our 2nd edition of our alumni newsletter which includes exciting news about our alumni, finalists and winners and any upcoming news or events. 1. Do you have any exciting news you’d like us to feature - whether now or later? If so, please select 'Yes' below and email Mona at [email protected] with further details..YesMaybe for future editionD) Any Other Comments You'd Like to Share?1. Please share your comments, ideas or suggestions. Anything else that you'd like us to note, explore or include in our Alumni programme.