A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Funders Festival 2026. Whether you attended as a funder, stallholder, community organisation, volunteer, or member of staff, your involvement helped make this year's event a fantastic success.
It was wonderful to see so many people come together to explore funding opportunities, share ideas, build new connections, and celebrate the strength of Halton's voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. The positive energy throughout the day reflected the hard work and commitment of everyone involved, and we are delighted by the feedback received from participants.
Save the date! The next Halton Funders Festival will take place on Wednesday 6 October 2027, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another inspiring day of learning, networking and collaboration.
Share Your Feedback
As we begin planning for future events, we would love to hear about your experience. Whether you attended as a funder, stallholder, participant or member of staff, your feedback will help us understand what worked well and identify areas for improvement.
Please take a few moments to complete our feedback form:
👉 Funders Festival Feedback - September 2026
We received some wonderful comments on the day, and completing the survey will help us continue to develop and enhance future Funders Festivals. The feedback form will remain open until 14 October 2026.
Keep the Collaboration Going
While funding was a key focus of the day, collaboration was a central theme throughout the event. Building strong partnerships and sharing knowledge are vital to creating thriving communities, and there are many opportunities to continue those conversations through Halton & St Helens VCA.
From networking forums and training sessions to sector events and workshops, there are plenty of ways to stay connected and engaged. Visit our Events page to find out about upcoming opportunities to connect, learn and collaborate.
Once again, thank you for helping make the Halton Funders Festival 2026 such a memorable event. We look forward to seeing you again next year.
Please also find a copy of the Funders Festival brochure on the link below with details of all the funders who attended.