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CAST - Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology
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UK charity. Providing free courses, resources and networking opportunities to help charities and social impact organisations harness the full power of digital and AI. Also working with funders to create an environment of support. See www.wearecast.org.uk.
❓ Keen to meet new #charity contacts and find out how they're using #digital?

☕️ Try Coffee Connections, the #free service that matches you with a peer every two months for a virtual chat.

🗓️ The next matches will take place on January 29th; find out more & register for free today 👉 buff.ly/3FWxeuI
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January 14, 2026 at 10:46 AM
💡 Exploring ‘Worthwhile AI'

At CAST, we use the term 'Worthwhile AI' to ensure our #AI usage aligns with our values, and to help shape AI that is ‘worthwhile’ for all.

Check out our Q&A, in which CAST's Director Dan Sutch outlines the term 👉 buff.ly/cWLxHrA - and please let us know your thoughts!
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January 13, 2026 at 2:58 PM
🪄 What would be YOUR wish for the next 12 months of AI? Here are just some of the survey responses we've had so far.

Please take ten mins to share your views via our anonymous survey, so that we can design support that meets the most pressing needs and priorities across the sector 👉 buff.ly/fsvJaZr
January 12, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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What could you add to your wellbeing toolkit this year? Join us in London on 21 Jan for an in-person seminar and networking event to discover wellbeing strategies, gain practical frameworks, and connect with peers who understand: https://bit.ly/3Y0EJK8
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
💬 Q&A: Brian Yim Lim, Barts Charity

From building an inclusive approach to #AI adoption to championing safe spaces for experimentation, Brian shares insights on humanising digital change, the power of peer networks - & why he feels community matters as much as the tools themselves 👉 buff.ly/kJuQc0W
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January 8, 2026 at 9:58 AM
📅 Open invitation: AI for Grantmakers peer group

If you work in #grantmaking and are interested in the challenges and opportunities presented by #AI, please join us on 26th January from 1-3pm, as we bring together #funders of all sizes for a peer discussion.

Book your free place 👉 buff.ly/49dF4MS
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January 7, 2026 at 12:41 PM
👀 Our AI survey results so far show that respondents are feeling slightly less positive about the increased use of AI in their daily professional lives, compared to last year.

Do you agree or disagree? Please take ten minutes to share your opinions & needs via our anonymous survey 👉 buff.ly/fsvJaZr
January 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
💡 Getting Started With AI: A free self-serve course.

Keen to get to grips with AI, but not sure where to start? Our AI course is here to help!

Each week for seven weeks, you'll receive an email with support & inspiration, helping you discover how AI can make your work life easier 👉 buff.ly/4gfaOEF
January 5, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Happy New Year to all our CAST friends - hope 2026 is wonderful for you! 🩵
January 1, 2026 at 12:36 PM
🆕 AI for Grantmakers group: three perspectives

Two years on from the first meeting of the AI for Grantmakers group, we spoke to Dan Sutch (CAST), Alex Parker (IVAR) and Brian Yim Lim (Barts Charity), about the purpose of the group, the way it's evolved and the value it brings 👉 buff.ly/OzDTkz
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December 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
👀 Our new AI survey is live!

We’re gathering your views and needs so we can shape support for the year ahead.

Your feedback has already led to our AI courses, experiments library & resource hub: help us build what comes next.

Please take 10 mins to complete the anonymous survey 👉 buff.ly/fsvJaZr
December 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This graphic shows a snapshot of our impact over the past year - but, as ever, it would have been impossible to achieve this in isolation: we'd like to thank all the wonderful charities, partners, digital specialists & funders we've worked with this year.

More about our impact 👉 buff.ly/FLcs5vG
December 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The CAST team will be taking a break from 24th December, returning on 5th January.

If you need to get in touch during the holiday period, please email [email protected], as this will be monitored periodically.

Happy holidays to all 🩵
December 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
👀 Our new AI survey is live!

We’re gathering your views and needs so we can shape support for the year ahead.

Your feedback has already led to our AI courses, experiments library & resource hub: help us build what comes next.

Please take 10 mins to complete the anonymous survey 👉 buff.ly/fsvJaZr
December 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
💡 Exploring ‘Worthwhile AI'

At CAST, we use the term 'Worthwhile AI' to ensure our AI usage aligns with our values, & to help shape AI that is ‘worthwhile’ for all.

Check out our new Q&A, in which CAST's Director Dan Sutch outlines the term 👉 buff.ly/cWLxHrA - & please let us know your thoughts!
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December 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🗂️ AI library: new content!

We’ve just added four new experiments to our AI library, with RSPCA Coventry & District, British Red Cross, Street Support Network & SCVO sharing how they used #AI #tools including ChatGPT, Copilot & Calendly.

Check out these and 30+ other experiments 👉 buff.ly/GFZP45O
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December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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VocTech Activate opens 6 January 2026

£30k to £60k grants available for innovative ideas using tech to improve learning for work

Step 1: Check if your project is eligible using our checker
Step 2: Book an online workshop to help prepare your application

Start here: ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin...
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We're delighted to be working with @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, @lbfew.bsky.social & a host of other partners on the 'Investing in the Power of Civil Society' pilot.

It will explore a new model of tailored support for charities, to help them build resilience, adapt to change & thrive 👉 buff.ly/AKeGl0Q
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December 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🆕 Newsletter out today! Featuring:

👀 Our new AI survey!
💡 Exploring 'Worthwhile AI'
🗂️ AI library: new content!
🆕 AI for Grantmakers: three perspectives
📑 CAST at 10: Impact report
📩 IVAR on AI and funding applications
💻 Optimising for AI search: a guide for charities

And more! 👉 buff.ly/70FLlpp
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December 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
📑 CAST at 10: Impact & next steps.

Our new report explores not just the ‘who, what, how & why’ of our activities with charities, funders & support organisations - but also illustrates the impact that this has had, & highlights opportunities for getting involved as we move forward 👉 buff.ly/FplPiv2
December 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
👀 Our new AI survey is live!

We’re gathering your views and needs so we can shape support for the year ahead.

Your feedback has already led to our AI courses, experiments library & resource hub: help us build what comes next.

Please take 10 mins to complete the anonymous survey 👉 buff.ly/fsvJaZr
December 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
💡 Exploring ‘Worthwhile AI'

At CAST, we use the term 'Worthwhile AI' to ensure our AI usage aligns with our values, & to help shape AI that is ‘worthwhile’ for all.

Check out our new Q&A, in which CAST's Director Dan Sutch outlines the term 👉 buff.ly/cWLxHrA - & please let us know your thoughts!
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December 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🆕 AI for Grantmakers group: three perspectives

Two years on from the first meeting of the AI for Grantmakers group, we spoke to Dan Sutch (CAST), Alex Parker (IVAR) and Brian Yim Lim (Barts Charity), about the purpose of the group, the way it's evolved and the value it brings 👉 buff.ly/OzDTkzv
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December 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
💬 Here's what our AI course participants are saying...

Since launching our free self-serve AI course earlier this year, we've had some wonderful feedback from participants - including these responses!

Try the free AI course for yourself 👉 buff.ly/4gfaOEF
December 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🚀 Two free AI courses!

We've created two #free, self-serve courses: one providing an introduction to #AI, and another aimed at those people who feel they are advancing with AI, and want to support their colleagues to do the same.

Intro course 👉 buff.ly/4gfaOEF
Follow-on course 👉 buff.ly/1KSivpU
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December 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM