18 August 2025
Now in its third year, the Norfolk Small Charities Showcase celebrates and promotes community organisations (with an annual income of under £250,000) and provides an opportunity to raise awareness of local services, attract new volunteers or investment in one of the county's most iconic venues with high public footfall. It takes place on Saturday 11th October 2025 at The Forum in Norwich.
Hosted, and funded, by The Kearns Foundation the event has two parts.
Part 1 - A public exhibition, on the ground floor Atrium of the iconic Forum building in Norwich city centre where Norfolk serving small charities can raise awareness of the services they offer, attract new volunteers or investment whilst also networking with other small local organisations to share ideas and learn from each other.
Stalls in the exhibition are free of charge to small Norfolk serving community organisations (subject to a refundable £20 deposit) Stalls are limited to 30 organisations and must be pre-booked. To request a space, purchase a £20 stallholder ticket below. Your fee will be refunded if you attend and your stall is operational between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
Part 2 - a series of short, free to attend one hour workshops
providing information and advice to small community groups on subjects such as fundraising, volunteer recruitment and management, recruiting Trustees and organising community events.
Attendance at the skills workshops are open to anyone working or volunteering in any Norfolk serving community organisation, irrespective of their annual income, and are also free to attend, but require pre-booking.
Workshops are free to attend for anyone working or volunteering with a community organisation in Norfolk and are limited to 15 people and must be pre-booked. Tickets for Small Charity stalls and Workshops are available here https://shorturl.at/QgfUc