Introducing Connect Academy – the complete course for anyone setting up, leading or involved with faith-based community work. 👉 DOWNLOAD YOUR PROSPECTUS

Registration is NOW OPEN for Cinnamon Connect Academy 2025! . We'd love to help you develop the skills and confidence to set up, lead and sustain brilliant work in your community! . FIND OUT MORE 👉

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Introducing Connect Academy – the complete course for anyone setting up, leading or involved with faith-based community work. 🧡 9 Training Modules.🧡 9 Learning Hubs.🧡 1:1 Coaching.🧡 NEW In-Person Residential in Glasgow (Nov 2025!). 👉 FIND OUT MORE

When it comes to community work, there's always more to learn. Ali had been doing community work for years and joined Academy to update her skills and learn how to reach more people through her community garden. READ ALI'S STORY 👉

Introducing Connect Academy – the complete course for anyone setting up, leading or involved with faith-based community work. 🧡 9 Training Modules.🧡 9 Learning Hubs.🧡 1:1 Coaching.🧡 NEW In-Person Residential in Glasgow (Nov 2025!). 👉 FIND OUT MORE

AI can do so much, but it’s no replacement for community. Starting this October, our Cinnamon Connect Academy will be gearing up to welcome the next generation of faith-based community development workers.

Introducing Connect Academy – the complete course for anyone setting up, leading or involved with faith-based community work. 🧡 9 Training Modules.🧡 9 Learning Hubs.🧡 1:1 Coaching.🧡 NEW In-Person Residential in Glasgow (Nov 2025!). 👉 FIND OUT MORE

**Join us before 31 August and SAVE £50 on your registration fee.**. Gain the skills to set up, lead and sustain brilliant faith-based community work. SIGN UP TODAY 👉

After years of working in the corporate sector, Gervis wanted to gain skills to make the move into full-time community work. We loved journeying with her and watching her vision for community work in her community come to life! . Read Gervis's story 👉

Introducing Connect Academy – the complete course for anyone setting up, leading or involved with faith-based community work. 🧡 9 Training Modules.🧡 9 Learning Hubs.🧡 1:1 Coaching.🧡 NEW In-Person Residential in Glasgow (Nov 2025!). 👉 FIND OUT MORE

We'd love you to meet Debbie! . She joined Connect Academy to gain confidence and professionalism. Along the way, she also realised that fundraising isn't as that scary AND difficult conversations can actually be empowering! . Read Debbie's story 👉

Introducing Connect Academy – the complete course for anyone setting up, leading or involved with faith-based community work. 🧡 9 Training Modules.🧡 9 Learning Hubs.🧡 1:1 Coaching.🧡 NEW In-Person Residential in Glasgow (Nov 2025!). 👉 FIND OUT MORE

Introducing Connect Academy – the complete course for anyone setting up, leading or involved with faith-based community work. 👉 DOWNLOAD YOUR PROSPECTUS

Yesterday, I think I heard one of the saddest things ever. A friend told me about someone she knows who has a terminal condition. So, to ease the loneliness, she has conversations with her smart speaker. Read more.

As project leaders, it's easy to get caught up in the weeds of 'doing' rather than 'developing' your work. With the help of our friend @JohnBlakey, Christian leaders of social action projects stepped away from the day-to-day busyness, to plan and dream.

Fundraising is pretty hard to distill into small, succinct soundbites. But, we've put together six key things that you need to think about when approaching funders of any shape or form. Take a look! .

Fundraising - what a treadmill! . It's like running a never-ending marathon. through sand. in flippers. Well, we want to run that race with you. And, make it a little easier too! . Join us for one of two training workshops next week: .

The Charities Aid Foundation report suggests that charitable giving is at an all-time low. But a report from our friends at Stewardship tells a different story. Fundraising is tough, but BE ENCOURAGED.

This opportunity comes but ONCE A YEAR! . Applications for this year's Cinnamon Incubator Competition close in **TWO DAYS**. Have you submitted yours? .

**THIS FRIDAY** is deadline day! . Get your application in to be in with a chance of winning £20k for your social action project AND a place on the two-year Cinnamon Incubator Programme. This opportunity comes but ONCE A YEAR! .