SWIDN Peer Mentoring and Skills Exchange Launch
Online - October 22nd, 2026 at 13:00
SWIDN Members Drop-in: General Election Plans
SWIDN invite our members to join us at this informal, 45-minute drop-in session to share any plans your organisation has in preparation for the upcoming UK General Election. We’d love to hear how we can best support your planned activities, and share some of our ideas with you. This is an informal drop-in session on…
Improving Safeguarding Practice for INGO’s – Training
This online workshop will strengthen your safeguarding practice and give you an understanding of the risks, roles, responsibilities and responses for INGOs. It is aimed at any UK-based organisation working with international programmes in a development, humanitarian or academic setting. It is suitable as a first introduction and as a refresher course. This course is…
Temwa 20 Music Event
To celebrate 20 years of Temwa’s work in Northern Malawi, we are going back to our roots in Bristol and putting on an epic event. Join us for amazing music including live acts and DJ’s, spoken word, BUMP roller disco, kids activities and food stalls.
SWIDN Mentorship Scheme- Final Feedback Sessions
If you have taken part in this years Mentorship Scheme we hope you have found it a rewarding learning experience! Please join us for the final feedback sessions to share your thoughts, questions and comments. If you are unable to attend on the day, a survey will also be sent out to collect your feedback.…
SWIDN Directors Working Group
This monthly working group takes place each month and is a space for directors to discuss shared issues and connect. This monthly session offers different discussion topics each month and the opportunity to support each other in a confidential, online setting. At June’s session we will be welcoming a guest speaker and focusing on ‘well-being…
Safeguarding Essentials for Trustees- Training
Safeguarding is everyones responsibility – including the trustees of an organisation. This one hour, lunchtime workshop will strengthen your safeguarding practice and give you an understanding of the risks, roles, responsibilities and responses for trustees. The session is aimed at any UK-based trustees of international development or humanitarian organisations. It is suitable as a first…
SWIDN Consultants Working Group
Join us for this meet-up aimed at independent consultants/freelancers who are SWIDN members to discuss areas of common interest. Come along to this online, informal lunchtime event and chat with other international development practitioners. June’s session will be led by Janet Whitelaw-Jones who is a SWIDN trustee and consultant at Turas Partners. Independent consultants who…
SWIDN Monthly Open Office
On the first Wednesday of each month we invite SWIDN members to pop in for a chat with Hannah and Emma (the SWIDN team!) any time between 1pm and 2pm. Come along with a cup of tea, ask any questions you might have and let us know how SWIDN can support you. Your feedback is…
SWIDN Summer Social
Come along for this friendly, relaxed networking session and join the SWIDN team to celebrate summer! This post-work meetup is a chance to chat with the SWIDN team about how we can support you as a member and to connect in person with like-minded international development professionals. We’ll be at the Watershed Cafe/Bar in Central…
SWIDN Annual Conference 2024
Mark your calendars and save the date for this year’s SWIDN conference which will focus on the vital theme of locally-led development. Join us as we listen, learn and connect around this theme and hear from inspiring speakers from the sector. Together, let’s explore how local solutions can drive sustainable progress. Click here to view…
Featured Events
SWIDN Peer Mentoring and Skills Exchange Launch
Thursday 22 October, 1.00–1.45pm Join us to find out more about SWIDN’s peer mentoring scheme and the launch of our new Skills Exchange platform. This short, informal session is open to everyone in a SWIDN member organisation — whatever your role or level of experience. Whether you would like support from someone who understands the…
SWIDN NGO Directors Working Group – November
Focus for November – Succession Planning for Directors/Founders. Conversation to be led by Paul Stuart from Ripple Effect This informal working group takes place on the first Monday of each month and is a space for NGO leaders to discuss shared issues, challenges and to connect. This group offers different discussion topics and the opportunity…
Connecting Global Decisions with Local Action
A joint UK Alliance online event. 19 November 2026 | 13:00–14:30 The G20 brings together 19 of the world’s largest economies and two major multilateral bodies – the European Union and the African Union. This group makes up 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population. As President of…
SWIDN Roadshow – Bristol: Connect, Learn and Look Ahead
20 November 2026, 2.00–3.45 (with optional time afterwards for discussion) The Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN Join us for a relaxed afternoon bringing together SWIDN members from across the Bristol area (open to anyone working in the South West!). It is a chance to meet others working in international development, hear about some…
SWIDN Roadshow Exeter: Connect, Learn and Look Ahead
26th November 2026, 2.00–3.45 (with optional time afterwards for discussion) Exeter city centre – venue to be confirmed Join us for a relaxed afternoon bringing together SWIDN members from across the Exeter area (open to anyone working in the South West!). It is a chance to meet others working in international development, hear about some…
SWIDN Festive Social (Exeter)
The year is coming to a close, and what better way to celebrate than with good company, great conversation, and a bit of holiday cheer? 🎄✨ You’re invited to our Festive Networking Social — a relaxed evening to unwind, meet fellow professionals working in global solidarity, and make some new connections locally before we all…
SWIDN Festive Social (Bristol)
The year is coming to a close, and what better way to celebrate than with good company, great conversation, and a bit of holiday cheer? 🎄✨ You’re invited to our Festive Networking Social — a relaxed evening to unwind, meet fellow professionals working in global solidarity, and make some new connections locally before we all…
SWIDN NGO Directors Working Group – December
Focus for December – Employment Law Updates, and a chance to ask any, and all, HR related questions you have. Conversation to be led by Sarah Buxton – Director and Founder of Buxton Coates Solicitors and Specialist Employment Solicitor. This informal working group takes place on the first Monday of each month and is a…
Past Events
SWIDN Peer Mentoring and Skills Exchange Launch
Thursday 22 October, 1.00–1.45pm Join us to find out more about SWIDN’s peer mentoring scheme and the launch of our new Skills Exchange platform. This short, informal session is open to everyone in a SWIDN member organisation — whatever your role or level of experience. Whether you would like support from someone who understands the…
SWIDN NGO Directors Working Group – November
Focus for November – Succession Planning for Directors/Founders. Conversation to be led by Paul Stuart from Ripple Effect This informal working group takes place on the first Monday of each month and is a space for NGO leaders to discuss shared issues, challenges and to connect. This group offers different discussion topics and the opportunity…
Connecting Global Decisions with Local Action
A joint UK Alliance online event. 19 November 2026 | 13:00–14:30 The G20 brings together 19 of the world’s largest economies and two major multilateral bodies – the European Union and the African Union. This group makes up 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population. As President of…
SWIDN Roadshow – Bristol: Connect, Learn and Look Ahead
20 November 2026, 2.00–3.45 (with optional time afterwards for discussion) The Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN Join us for a relaxed afternoon bringing together SWIDN members from across the Bristol area (open to anyone working in the South West!). It is a chance to meet others working in international development, hear about some…
SWIDN Roadshow Exeter: Connect, Learn and Look Ahead
26th November 2026, 2.00–3.45 (with optional time afterwards for discussion) Exeter city centre – venue to be confirmed Join us for a relaxed afternoon bringing together SWIDN members from across the Exeter area (open to anyone working in the South West!). It is a chance to meet others working in international development, hear about some…
SWIDN Festive Social (Exeter)
The year is coming to a close, and what better way to celebrate than with good company, great conversation, and a bit of holiday cheer? 🎄✨ You’re invited to our Festive Networking Social — a relaxed evening to unwind, meet fellow professionals working in global solidarity, and make some new connections locally before we all…
SWIDN Festive Social (Bristol)
The year is coming to a close, and what better way to celebrate than with good company, great conversation, and a bit of holiday cheer? 🎄✨ You’re invited to our Festive Networking Social — a relaxed evening to unwind, meet fellow professionals working in global solidarity, and make some new connections locally before we all…
SWIDN NGO Directors Working Group – December
Focus for December – Employment Law Updates, and a chance to ask any, and all, HR related questions you have. Conversation to be led by Sarah Buxton – Director and Founder of Buxton Coates Solicitors and Specialist Employment Solicitor. This informal working group takes place on the first Monday of each month and is a…
