CITL Events

Do you want to take your charity’s IT strategy to the next level? Are there barriers currently holding your progress back? Join us on Thursday 24 April at Microsoft London for a roundtable discussion on how to accelerate your IT strategy. You will gain insights and practical advice on how to handle blockers and effectively move planning forward.

Join us every month for an informal check-in about all things tech, and a chance to network with our fantastic community. For half an hour on the third Thursday of every month, grab a cuppa and come and join the conversation. We'll set the agenda of the monthly deep dive from the topics that are raised at this meeting.

We are excited to introduce you to our newest face-to-face event; The Little Black Book Event: Networking and Exhibition. Our Little Black Book Event will be a showcase of valued suppliers, combined with an opportunity for our members, and the wider charity and NFP sector, to network, make new contacts, speak with carefully selected sector specialists and fill their little black books (provided on arrival!) with the contacts they need, both now and in the future.

Cut through the hype. Understand what AI means for your non-profit AI is transforming the way organisations operate — but what does it really mean for non-profit organisations? Join us for a three-part webinar series designed specifically for the non-profit sector. We’ll break down what matters, address common misconceptions, and help you understand where AI fits into your mission.

Join us for our monthly meeting, 'Tea and Tech Talk - Deep Dive'. This is a more in-depth discussion of the key topics and questions raised in our monthly socials 'Tea and Tech Talk', with an opportunity to really dig deep into the subjects that matter to you. Whether its challenges with a supplier, how to make the business case to the Board, questions about AI, difficulties with recruitment or retention or something else entirely, we'll be using the time to really understand the problems you need to solve and discussing possible solutions and actions to take.

Join us every month for an informal check-in about all things tech, and a chance to network with our fantastic community. For half an hour on the third Thursday of every month, grab a cuppa and come and join the conversation. We'll set the agenda of the monthly deep dive from the topics that are raised at this meeting.

Would you like to get to know your charity tech peers in a friendly, relaxed setting at Microsoft’s London office? Join us on Thursday 5 June 2025 for drinks, nibbles and networking for charity leaders, in partnership with Microsoft Tech for Social Impact.

Join us for our monthly meeting, 'Tea and Tech Talk - Deep Dive'. This is a more in-depth discussion of the key topics and questions raised in our monthly socials 'Tea and Tech Talk', with an opportunity to really dig deep into the subjects that matter to you. Whether its challenges with a supplier, how to make the business case to the Board, questions about AI, difficulties with recruitment or retention or something else entirely, we'll be using the time to really understand the problems you need to solve and discussing possible solutions and actions to take.

Join us every month for an informal check-in about all things tech, and a chance to network with our fantastic community. For half an hour on the third Thursday of every month, grab a cuppa and come and join the conversation. We'll set the agenda of the monthly deep dive from the topics that are raised at this meeting.

Join us for our monthly meeting, 'Tea and Tech Talk - Deep Dive'. This is a more in-depth discussion of the key topics and questions raised in our monthly socials 'Tea and Tech Talk', with an opportunity to really dig deep into the subjects that matter to you. Whether its challenges with a supplier, how to make the business case to the Board, questions about AI, difficulties with recruitment or retention or something else entirely, we'll be using the time to really understand the problems you need to solve and discussing possible solutions and actions to take.

Join us every month for an informal check-in about all things tech, and a chance to network with our fantastic community. For half an hour on the third Thursday of every month, grab a cuppa and come and join the conversation. We'll set the agenda of the monthly deep dive from the topics that are raised at this meeting.

Join us for our monthly meeting, 'Tea and Tech Talk - Deep Dive'. This is a more in-depth discussion of the key topics and questions raised in our monthly socials 'Tea and Tech Talk', with an opportunity to really dig deep into the subjects that matter to you. Whether its challenges with a supplier, how to make the business case to the Board, questions about AI, difficulties with recruitment or retention or something else entirely, we'll be using the time to really understand the problems you need to solve and discussing possible solutions and actions to take.

Join us every month for an informal check-in about all things tech, and a chance to network with our fantastic community. For half an hour on the third Thursday of every month, grab a cuppa and come and join the conversation. We'll set the agenda of the monthly deep dive from the topics that are raised at this meeting.

Join us for our Annual Conference 2025, at our new venue, the Crowne Plaza in Gerrards Cross. Make sure you put the date in your diary, and keep checking back for updates about the agenda and speakers.

Join us every month for an informal check-in about all things tech, and a chance to network with our fantastic community. For half an hour on the third Thursday of every month, grab a cuppa and come and join the conversation. We'll set the agenda of the monthly deep dive from the topics that are raised at this meeting.

Join us for our monthly meeting, 'Tea and Tech Talk - Deep Dive'. This is a more in-depth discussion of the key topics and questions raised in our monthly socials 'Tea and Tech Talk', with an opportunity to really dig deep into the subjects that matter to you. Whether its challenges with a supplier, how to make the business case to the Board, questions about AI, difficulties with recruitment or retention or something else entirely, we'll be using the time to really understand the problems you need to solve and discussing possible solutions and actions to take.

Join us every month for an informal check-in about all things tech, and a chance to network with our fantastic community. For half an hour on the third Thursday of every month, grab a cuppa and come and join the conversation. We'll set the agenda of the monthly deep dive from the topics that are raised at this meeting.

Join us for our monthly meeting, 'Tea and Tech Talk - Deep Dive'. This is a more in-depth discussion of the key topics and questions raised in our monthly socials 'Tea and Tech Talk', with an opportunity to really dig deep into the subjects that matter to you. Whether its challenges with a supplier, how to make the business case to the Board, questions about AI, difficulties with recruitment or retention or something else entirely, we'll be using the time to really understand the problems you need to solve and discussing possible solutions and actions to take.

Join us every month for an informal check-in about all things tech, and a chance to network with our fantastic community. For half an hour on the third Thursday of every month, grab a cuppa and come and join the conversation. We'll set the agenda of the monthly deep dive from the topics that are raised at this meeting.

Come and join day 2 of our Annual Conference for more workshops, masterclasses, seminars and case studies. Meet our fantastic sponsors, and catch-up with your peers at our networking reception. Visit the event page to find out more and book your ticket.

Join Laura Dawson, Chair of Charity IT Leaders, for an opportunity to think about how you can prepare for those bad things happening and reduce the long term impact on your organisation, your team,and yourself. Laura will cover the different causes of lack of resilience, as well as providing suggestions on how to make some deposits in your resilience banks.

Following the information-packed session delivered by Dave Owen, of KMC IT in November 2024, we're holding a follow-up session on Tuesday 14 January 2025. Navigating ESG, Carbon, and Sustainability Reporting Are you a charity digital technology professional, looking to tackle the challenges of ESG, carbon, and sustainability reporting while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations? Join our online workshop designed specifically for digital technology leaders in UK charities where we'll get your organisation started towards a more sustainable future.

Join us every month for an informal check-in about all things tech, and a chance to network with our fantastic community. For half an hour on the third Thursday of every month, grab a cuppa and come and join the conversation. We'll set the agenda of the monthly deep dive from the topics that are raised at this meeting.

Great technology often promises to revolutionise your charity's operations. But the journey of researching, comparing (often apples to oranges), choosing and making the very most of that tech can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Charity IT Leaders, to demystify the different types of technology available to charities, break down how to evaluate and compare them, and how to squeeze out every drop of value once you've made your choice.

As nonprofits face growing demands to modernise their technology while staying mission-focused, the journey to successful transformation is anything but straightforward. Whether you’re planning a major technology overhaul or want to benchmark progress on an ongoing transformation, this webinar is designed to provide clarity, confidence, and actionable insights to help you succeed. Join us for a practical and engaging discussion, hosted by Robert Meehan – Managing Director at Kerv Consult, where our experienced panel of nonprofit and technology experts will guide you through the challenges and opportunities of delivering complex change.

Join us at The Magic Circle in London for a one-of-a-kind nonprofit event hosted by the mhance team.

Would you like to learn more about how to run your IT Helpdesk, including best practice, reporting, and building a good team culture? Join us on Tuesday 11 February 2025 for our next Charity Technology Roundtable at Microsoft London, on the topic of how to run your IT Helpdesk. We will discuss key areas such as: • What does a ‘good’ IT helpdesk look like, and how should it be structured? • What automation and self-help initiatives can you implement to reduce the number of tickets? • What reports should be in place to give oversight of the health of the service? • What cost-saving opportunities, discounts etc are there for running a helpdesk in the nonprofit sector?

Join us for our monthly meeting, 'Tea and Tech Talk - Deep Dive'. This is a more in-depth discussion of the key topics and questions raised in our monthly socials 'Tea and Tech Talk', with an opportunity to really dig deep into the subjects that matter to you. Whether its challenges with a supplier, how to make the business case to the Board, questions about AI, difficulties with recruitment or retention or something else entirely, we'll be using the time to really understand the problems you need to solve and discussing possible solutions and actions to take.

Welcome to our monthly meeting, 'Tea and Tech Talk - Deep Dive'. This is a more in-depth discussion of the key topics and questions raised in our monthly socials 'Tea and Tech Talk', with an opportunity to really dig deep into the subjects that matter to you. Whether its challenges with a supplier, how to make the business case to the Board, questions about AI, difficulties with recruitment or retention or something else entirely, we'll be using the time to really understand the problems you need to solve and discussing possible solutions and actions to take.

Join us every month for an informal check-in about all things tech, and a chance to network with our fantastic community. For half an hour on the third Thursday of every month, grab a cuppa and come and join the conversation. We'll set the agenda of the monthly deep dive from the topics that are raised at this meeting.

In today’s digital landscape, charities face increasing cyber security threats that can compromise sensitive data and undermine trust. Achieving ISO 27001 certification, the gold standard for information security management, can help your organisation safeguard its information assets while demonstrating your commitment to security and compliance. Join us for our next Cyber Security Roundtable on Thursday 27 February 2025 in London, in partnership with Microsoft Tech for Social Impact. We will discuss key areas such as: • What is ISO 27001 and what are the benefits of achieving certification? • What are the steps to obtaining ISO 27001? • What does a good Risk Assessment process look like? • How can you provide effective Cyber awareness training for your staff?

All CITL members are welcome at the first meeting of our new special interest group on Service Desk Management. This will take place via Teams on Wed 12 March, from 4pm and 5pm. To join the group, please email [email protected].

Join us for our monthly meeting, 'Tea and Tech Talk - Deep Dive'. This is a more in-depth discussion of the key topics and questions raised in our monthly socials 'Tea and Tech Talk', with an opportunity to really dig deep into the subjects that matter to you. Whether its challenges with a supplier, how to make the business case to the Board, questions about AI, difficulties with recruitment or retention or something else entirely, we'll be using the time to really understand the problems you need to solve and discussing possible solutions and actions to take.

Join us every month for an informal check-in about all things tech, and a chance to network with our fantastic community. For half an hour on the third Thursday of every month, grab a cuppa and come and join the conversation. We'll set the agenda of the monthly deep dive from the topics that are raised at this meeting.

In an AI-driven world, data isn’t just important—it’s everything. It holds the intelligence you need to drive smarter decisions and power the latest innovations. But for many organisations, that intelligence is locked away in silos, limiting its true potential. This event will explore how to foster a data-driven culture, build a modern data platform for innovation, and lay the foundations for successful AI adoption. Join Microsoft, AI leaders, and industry experts in a focused, high-value session that blends strategy with hands-on deep dives into AI & Microsoft Fabric.

Relaxed roundtable discussion for charity leaders on how to navigate the complex landscape of data protection, in partnership with Microsoft Tech for Social Impact. Gain insights and practical advice to strengthen your organisation’s compliance and safeguard personal data.

Join us for the first meeting of our Microsoft Special Interest Group on Thursday 3 April at 10.30. The meeting will be recorded and transcribed so members can watch it back on-demand.

Join us for our monthly meeting, 'Tea and Tech Talk - Deep Dive'. This is a more in-depth discussion of the key topics and questions raised in our monthly socials 'Tea and Tech Talk', with an opportunity to really dig deep into the subjects that matter to you. Whether its challenges with a supplier, how to make the business case to the Board, questions about AI, difficulties with recruitment or retention or something else entirely, we'll be using the time to really understand the problems you need to solve and discussing possible solutions and actions to take.