21/10/2026
TODAY! SPW Learn, Share, and Network Events
This Month's Focus: Standing up to stigma with our young people.
Date: Wednesday 21st Oct
Time: 1.30pm-3pm
Where: Online via Google Meets
Book your free space here.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spw-learn-share-and-network-standing-up-to-stigma-with-our-young-people-tickets-2002625585034
Join us for an engaging online networking and speaker event exploring how we can help young people recognise, talk about and challenge stigma in ways that feel safe, engaging and relevant to them?
Our informal events are designed to bring third-sector organisations together, providing opportunities to learn, cross-refer, signpost, and build future partnerships.
Event Highlights
1.5-hour online networking event featuring:
✅ Expert Insights – Gain knowledge from experienced professionals.
✅ Interactive Q&A – Engage in meaningful discussions on supporting children around stigma.
✅ Networking Opportunities – Connect with organisations that share your mission.
🔹 Welcome & Introduction – Setting the stage for an insightful discussion.
🔹 Guest Speaker: Dr Michaela James, Founder Girls to the Front.
Dr Michaela James is Founder of Girls to the Front CIC and Child Health and Wellbeing Senior Research Officer.
Michaela will share practical examples and ideas from Girls to the Front’s work, exploring how creativity can provide a different way into conversations around stigma, identity and stereotypes.
🔹 Reflections from SPW – Hear what SPW’s work and data are telling us about young people’s experiences of stigma.
Young people’s voices: Explore real experiences and perspectives from young people and what they want adults, professionals and services to understand.
🔹 Q&A with the network – You’ll also have the opportunity to share experiences and connect with other professionals, leaving with practical and creative ideas you can use in your own work with young people.
🔹 Breakout Networking – Connect with fellow attendees and exchange ideas.
Why Attend?
🌟 Expand Your Knowledge – Learn practical strategies for talking about stigma with young people.
🌟 Build Meaningful Connections – Meet like-minded professionals and organisations.
🌟 Enhance Your Impact – Discover new ways to collaborate and strengthen service delivery.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic discussion shaping the future of our young people.
Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spw-learn-share-and-network-standing-up-to-stigma-with-our-young-people-tickets-2002625585034