Community Engagement Cafe
Saturday 25th April, 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Once a year, we invite the community along to an Engagement Cafe - a day where we come together to figure out what works, what could be better, and what our goals should be for the next 12 months (and beyond!) This year is especially important, as we are finalising a new 5-year strategic plan - a big step forward for the Trust, and something it is critical we get right.
This is a facilitated day of discussion, mostly in small groups who come together to report back and collaborate. If you can come for the day please do, but there will be opportunity to contribute for smaller chunks of time too for those who have other commitments.
Schedule
9:30am - 10:00am - Tea, Coffee, and Pastries
10:00am - 12:00pm - Session 1(Co-Creation)
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch (Soup and Sandwiches)
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Session 2 (Solution Building)
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Session 3 (Solution Building)
2:30pm - 4:00pm - Session 4 (Vision Building)
If you know you are coming, please RSVP here. This helps us know how much tea, coffee, cake, and lunch to prepare, and how much space we’ll need!
Community Engagement Cafe 2025 - Output
Here you can see the outputs from our 2025 Engagement Cafe. Some of the suggestions have been actioned, some are a work in progress, and some we didn’t have capacity for this year. The outputs continue to be an excellent source of inspiration, and a reminder of where we’re headed and what we can achieve if we work together!