Fundraising Leaders Conference

Do you have strategic responsibility for your hospice’s income generation? 

Join us in Manchester on 10 July 2025 to develop your strategic thinking, share good practice and learn about trends in the sector and beyond.

This annual one-day conference aims to support hospice fundraising and income generation leaders as they negotiate a range of complex challenges such as:  

• leading and developing their workforce 
• engaging with equity and diversity  
• managing and growing long-term sustainable income
• provide leadership 
• focus on their own professional development and resilience.

Delegates are invited to:

• Hear from experts from within the sector and wider  
• Connect with and learn from other strategic leaders working in the sector 
• Develop peer-to-peer relationships 

This year, the programme will focus on topics such as: 

• Equity and diversity in fundraising, engagement and leadership 
• The future of fundraising: AI, data, insight 
• The future of hospice care
• The National Hospice Legacy Campaign
• Compassionate resilience leadership 

Download the outline programme to find out more about sessions confirmed so far.

Keep an eye on this page for further programme updates.

Delegate cost

Bookings are open to anyone working for any end of life care provider or related non-profit organisation.  

Book now 

Complete our online form to book your ticket.

Venue

Pendulum Hotel and Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB

You can find information about travel and how to get there on the hotel website.

Accommodation

The conference centre offers accommodation attached to the venue, with a discounted rate for delegates who wish to stay the night before. The rate is £89 for Bed and Breakfast, plus a £1 visitor charge.  

To book, use the discount code HUK25 on their website and follow these steps: 

•  Go to www.pendulumhotel.co.uk and click book now (a new window will open) 
• Click on “Promo code” just above the search bottom and a box will open to enter the code. 
• Select the date and change the number of people to your requirements. 
• Then click search and it should show the delegate rate. 
• Credit or debit card will be required as a guarantee only, payment will on arrival.