Connected Workshop - Blithfield
Join us to explore the topics that matter most to your organisation at a local level
Thursday 29 January
Blithfield Sailing Club, Rugeley, WS15 3DU
Venue:
BlithfieldÌýSailing Club,ÌýRugeley, WS15 3DUÌý
Date:
29 January 2026
Time:
1900 - 2130
Description:
Join us for anÌýeveningÌýwithÌýtheÌýRYAÌýMidlandsÌýteamÌýhostedÌýbyÌýBen HodgsonÌýatÌýBlithfieldÌýSailing Club, to shareÌývaluable insightsÌýand take awayÌýpractical tools toÌýstrengthen yourÌýactivities for the future.Ìý
Open to allÌýRYA-affiliatedÌýclubs, classes and organisations, theseÌýfreeÌý2½Ìý-hourÌýworkshopsÌýwillÌýbegin atÌý7pmÌýwith aÌýshortÌýplenary session full of the latest updates.ÌýNext,ÌýattendeesÌýwillÌýexploreÌýoneÌýofÌýthe following topicsÌýbeforeÌýa group wrap up at theÌýend ofÌýthe session.ÌýÌý
Building a Development Plan That Works Today and Tomorrow -ÌýÌý
A strong development plan is the foundation for long-term success. Learn how to set clear aspirations andÌýobjectivesÌýbased on a deep understanding of your organisation.Ìý°Â±ð’l±ôÌýintroduce tools andÌýapproachesÌýto help you create or refresh your plan, so members and volunteers can work together toward a shared vision.Ìý
Shaping Your Membership Offer for Growth and Retention –Ìý
High membership churn can hold back growth and may signal that membersÌý²¹°ù±ð²Ô’tÌýfinding the value they expect. This session will help you uncover insights and practical tools to ensure your membership offer is compelling and attractive to a broad audience and builds a culture that makes staying the easy choice. Leave with actionable ideas to help your clubÌýretainÌýmembers year after year.Ìý
Light refreshments will be available throughout the event,Ìýsuch asÌýtea,ÌýcoffeeÌýand biscuits.ÌýÌýÌý
DoÌýcome along withÌýmore than one representativeÌýfrom your organisation, where possible, to make the most of the opportunities provided.ÌýÌý
The majority ofÌýour venues are accessible.ÌýHowever, if you have any specific requirements,Ìýplease let us knowÌýwhen booking.Ìý
If you have any questions in the meantime,ÌýpleaseÌýget in touchÌýby contactingÌýBen Hodgson, ben.hodgson@rya.org.ukÌý
Regardless of which region your organisation is based in, you are welcome to joinÌýany of our 911ÖÆÆ·Connected Workshops.ÌýTake a lookÌýat the otherÌýregional overviewsÌýor theÌý911ÖÆÆ·Events pageÌýÌý
We look forward toÌýseeingÌýyou!
