A network connecting social sector staff working on digital projects with each other to share best practice and learn from eachother
What is it?
The Digital Leads Network (DLN) is a vibrant community of around 70 UK charity digital leads, dedicated to fostering best practice and peer-to-peer learning in the sector. DLN offers a range of resources and learning opportunities, including access to a network of like-minded professionals, and a variety of events and webinars.
Who’s it for?
The Digital Leads Network is tailored for digital leads in the UK charity sector who are actively involved in managing or overseeing digital initiatives in their organisations. All members are expected to have a strong grasp of user-centred design principles.
Our members, though at various stages of their digital journey, are united in their aim to enhance their leadership skills, sustain the momentum of their digital initiatives, and enrich their knowledge through peer and expert support.
Types of members:
CAST-programme alumni
We prioritise membership for charity digital leads who have participated in any CAST-associated digital accelerator programme. These leads are invited to join the network at the conclusion of their respective programmes to continue their digital learning journey.
Other charity digital leads We also welcome applications from other charity digital leads who are eager to engage with a peer network. Applicants should have experience in managing digital initiatives and a solid understanding of user-centred design principles.
Expressing your interest in joining is simple - just fill out this short form and we will be in touch. We open up new places a couple of times a year.
Benefits of joining
The network is free to join. Joining offers you a range of opportunities:
- A collaborative space for networking and knowledge exchange.
- Invitations to our events, webinars, and meetups.
- Enhanced recognition and visibility within the charity sector.
- A variety of other exclusive opportunities, including funding for award submissions and support to speak alongside CAST at sector events and conferences.
We welcome members from charities of all sizes and focuses.
What we’ve been up to recently…
- We had an in-person meetup in London in March 2024; take a look at the write-up here.
- For our most recent masterclass (in February 2024), we were joined by Lizzie Curtis from Jamabuck Studio and Max Haining from 100DaysOfNoCode for a deep dive into no code technology: what it is, why you should look into it, how other social impact organisations have successfully used it - and how to get started right away!
We've made the full recording and slides available openly, along with a host of free resources - click here for all the no code masterclass information.
Meet our members
- Solving problems with No-Code: Liam’s Story
- Our member working group:
- Dan Farmer, Head of Digital, Soil Association
- Magid El-Amin, Director for Data and Insights, Catch22
- Robbie Maverick, Digital Product Manager, The Tutor Trust
- Carolina Albuerne, Co-Director, Asylos
- Lynsie Patient, Digital Product Manager, Energy Saving Trust
- Liam Sweeney, Senior Creative Partner, Hubbub
- Zara Ward, freelancer (previously South West Grid of Learning)
More member stories to be added soon
What members say
“Thank you so much for a very interesting and stimulating networking day. I have left it with many ideas and new connections to follow up.”
“So much valuable information and experience was shared - I was completely inspired by the passion and creativity of the speakers on the day, and it was great to connect with the other attendees.”
“Thanks so much for putting together a brilliant day, I took loads of out it and made some great contacts.”
If you’d like to join the network, please complete this short Expression of Interest Form. If you have any questions, please contact David Scurr, Programme and Partnerships Lead.