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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 21/05/2026

For Global Accessibility Awareness Day today (21st May), we’re sharing the accessibility work behind recent launches for Amnesty International UK and Medical Aid for Palestinians, with practical approaches you can apply across your digital products and websites. torchbox.com/charity/blog... #GAAD

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 11/05/2026

We've got a brilliant addition to our What's New in Wagtail CMS webinar lineup. Tim Cowlishaw from the Green Web Foundation is joining us to talk about carbon.txt, an open standard that makes sustainability data discoverable and machine-readable on the web. Sign up here: torchbox.com/events/

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 17/04/2026

What's new in Wagtail CMS? Join us next month to find out! We’re hosting two identical sessions, so you can join whenever suits you best: 📆 Tuesday 19th May, 5pm BST - register: torchbox.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 📆 Wednesday 20th May, 10am BST - register: torchbox.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 15/04/2026

Last chance to vote! The Webby Awards People’s Voice closes this Thursday evening, and our work with London Museum is in the running. We'd love to get your vote: wbby.co/58827N 🏆 Thanks to everyone who’s voted already, and good luck all finalists! #Webbys #LondonMuseum #Museums

Graphic for the 30th Annual Webby Awards with bold text ‘Vote for us’. A glossy white pigeon sculpture stands on a light grey panel against a bright green background, with #webbys at the bottom.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 13/04/2026

We’re a Bronze sponsor of DjangoCon Europe 2026 🇬🇷 A brilliant, community-led event bringing people together to share ideas and shape the future of Django & Python. Our own Jake Howard is speaking too. Find out more: 2026.djangocon.eu #DjangoConEU2026 #Django #DjangoCon

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 10/04/2026

We’d love your vote at The Webby Awards! Our work with London Museum has been shortlisted, connecting over 146,000 collection objects through AI and helping visitors explore them through more natural, intuitive journeys. You can vote here: wbby.co/58827N #webbys @londonmuseum.bsky.social

Bright green Webby Awards graphic with the text “30th Annual Webby Awards” and bold headline “Vote for us.” Below, a glossy white sculpture of a pigeon stands next to a small gold splatter on a white background. The hashtag #webbys appears at the bottom.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 10/04/2026

We’re speaking at Museum Tech this month, tackling some of the biggest barriers we hear around digital + AI in museums: • “We can’t afford it” • “Our data isn’t ready” • “It needs to be perfect” With practical examples from Tate and London Museum. Info: www.museumsassociation.org/events/museu...

Three people at a museum technology exhibition stand look at an interactive touchscreen display. Behind them are posters showcasing digital museum tools. The image is overlaid with event branding reading “Museum Tech: A Digital Festival for Museums” and the date “22 April 2026, Barbican” on a teal background.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 03/04/2026

What are leading charities doing differently to engage and convert high-value donors in 2026? In our latest blog, Marnie explores how charities can better connect digital and offline journeys to attract and build relationships with high-value supporters. Read: torchbox.com/charity/blog...

"How charities can engage high-value donors in 2026" blog written by Marnie Winter-Burke

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 30/03/2026

We’re starting to see early patterns from this year’s Charity Digital Skills Report survey, shared by Nissa Ramsay and Zoe Amar: zoeamar.com/2026/03/26/e... It’s a really useful snapshot, but there’s still time to build a fuller picture. Have your say here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDSR2026

Graphic for the Charity Digital Skills Report 2026 with the message “Have your say – take the survey now.” Includes illustrations of charts and dashboards being used on a digital device, and logos of partner organisations including Zoe Amar Digital, Think Social Tech, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Media Trust, Torchbox Charity, Manifesto, and Corndel.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 24/03/2026

We’re co-funding AI pilot projects for museums, with up to £15k in match funding, through our Employee Ownership Trust. Building on our work with Tate and London Museum, we’re exploring how AI can open new possibilities and deliver meaningful change. Find out more: torchbox.com/public-secto...

Torchbox graphic reads ‘What could your team achieve with an AI co-investment?’, showing a woman seated and looking at her phone in an art gallery.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 19/03/2026

How well is your donation page turning supporter intent into action? In this new blog, Gabi shares five practical ways charities can improve donation pages in 2026, from clearer headlines and stronger impact statements to better mobile payment options. Read: torchbox.com/charity/blog...

Torchbox Charity blog graphic titled ‘Five ways to improve your charity donation page in 2026’, alongside a smiling person with curly dark hair holding a small dog that is licking their face.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 12/03/2026

When we launched the new Medical Aid for Palestinians website recently, one of the key priorities was to help them scale their global operations and reach supporters and communities wherever they are. In this short demo, Lizzie walks through how translation works inside @wagtail.org. #WagtailCMS

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 06/03/2026

The Charity Digital Skills Report survey is back, and we're delighted to sponsor it again this year. Led by Zoe Amar and Nissa Ramsay, the survey tracks digital and AI skills, funding and support needs across the UK charity sector. Have your say: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDSR2026 #CharityDigiReport

Graphic promoting the Charity Digital Skills Report 2026 survey. The text reads “Charity Digital Skills Report 2026 – Have your say, take the survey now.” The image includes illustrations of charts, data dashboards and coins, with logos of Zoe Amar Digital, Think Social Tech, Corndel, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, manifesto, Media Trust and Torchbox Charity.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 26/02/2026

Voting in the CMS Critic Awards closes tomorrow - if you've been meaning to give Wagtail CMS your support, today's the day! 🏆 Wagtail is shortlisted for Best Free CMS and Best Open Source CMS. Your vote could make all the difference, and it only takes a couple of minutes: cmscritic.com/vote

Promotional graphic with a gold trophy on a blue spotlight background. Large text reads “Vote for Wagtail CMS in the CMS Critic Awards” with “Voting closes tomorrow!” in red at the bottom. The trophy base features a “People’s Choice Awards – CMS Critic Awards” badge.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 12/02/2026

Wagtail has made the shortlist in two categories at the 14th Annual CMS Critic Awards. 🎉 Nominations this year are for Best Free CMS and Best Open Source CMS. Cast your vote here: cmscritic.com/vote #OpenSource #WagtailCMS #CMSCritic @wagtail.org

The image reads “Vote for Wagtail CMS in the CMS Critic Awards” with “Voting closes 27th Feb” underneath. Two award badges are shown for “Best Free CMS” and “Best Open Source CMS.”

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 28/01/2026

We’re looking for a Client Partner to join our Public Sector team. Please share with your network. Closing date - this Friday. 📆 All the details: torchbox.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...

We're hiring! Client Partner (Public Sector) - written on a purple background with a small megaphone icon.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 19/01/2026

A year on from Meta’s ad changes, many charities are rethinking supporter acquisition. Join us on 25th Feb as we share what’s changed, what’s working, and why email is helping teams build more reliable, lower-risk routes to growth. Sign up here: torchbox.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Meta #Nonprofits

Promotional graphic for a Torchbox Charity webinar titled “Meta restrictions: one year on – Insights for charities”. The date and time, 25 February 2026 at 10am on Zoom, are shown. Below, three circular headshots introduce the speakers: Sam, Digital Account Manager; Marnie, Senior Digital Account Manager; and Lisa, Head of Marketing, set against a pink background.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 16/01/2026

UKGovCamp kicks off tomorrow! Dan and Mark are heading to Birmingham to share ideas and learn from others in the sector. We always love the open, community-led nature of UKGovCamp, which is shaped entirely by the people in the room. See you there! 👋 @ukgovcamp.com #ukgc26

Promotional graphic for UK Gov Camp showing two circular headshots of Torchbox team members on a dark background. Text reads “Torchbox Public at UK Gov Camp”, with a gold “Gold Sponsor” label. Event details state “Saturday 17 January | Birmingham City Council House”, followed by the line “See you there!”.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 18/11/2025

Building on Breast Cancer Now's organisation-wide work to understand the potential of AI, we’ve created a proof of concept that helps their team triage and respond to the thousands of messages they receive each month, whilst keeping humans firmly in the loop. Read: torchbox.com/charity/blog...

Dr Cath Biddle, Director of Digital and Data at Breast Cancer Now, wearing a red t-shirt that says 'Stay Curious'.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 13/11/2025

Lisa and Amina are at @ukcharitycamp.bsky.social today, and we’re really pleased to be back as a sponsor this year. It’s one of our favourite events in the calendar, sharing challenges, swapping ideas and learning from others in the sector. We’ll share highlights from the day in an upcoming blog.

Lisa Ballam and Amina Iqbal are sitting together at a round table in a bright conference room. Lisa is holding a mug and smiling at the camera, and Amina is smiling beside her. Both are wearing event name badges. Behind them, other attendees are chatting and settling in at tables, with blue and white walls and large overhead lights in the room.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 11/11/2025

Low-code promises faster AI builds, but does it deliver? We rebuilt an AI system we’d originally developed for Breast Cancer Now using Django and Python in Microsoft’s ecosystem to find out. Here’s what we learned: torchbox.com/news/low-cod... #LowCodeAI #AI #AIForGood

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 05/11/2025

We’ve added a carbon.txt file to our website that will make it easier to share information about our sustainability and hosting. In today's blog, Chris explains why that matters, and how open standards like this can help build a more transparent and sustainable web. torchbox.com/news/adding-...

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 03/11/2025

🚨 Microsoft’s Ads for Social Impact programme is ending this December. In our latest blog, Tanya shares what this means for charities, key dates to know, and how to plan ahead for 2026. Read more: torchbox.com/charity/blog... #Microsoft #AdsForSocialImpact #CharitySector

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 28/10/2025

We’re looking for a Design Innovation Lead to join our Public Sector team. Please tag and share with your network - applications close Wednesday 5th November. 📆 Find all the details here: torchbox.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa... #PublicSector #PublicSectorInnovation #DesignInnovation

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 24/10/2025

Just a few weeks to go until UK Charity Camp, and there are still tickets up for grabs! 📆 Thursday 13th November, Birmingham. Get your free ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ukcharityc... @ukcharitycamp.bsky.social

A large group of people at UK Charity Camp pose for a photo in a bright conference room. They’re smiling and standing or sitting in front of a wall covered in colourful sticky notes. Some people wear UK Charity Camp T-shirts, and tables with notebooks, mugs, and pens are visible in the foreground.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 23/10/2025

AI is rapidly changing how people find information online. In our latest blog, Jess and Marnie share five ways charities can stay visible - from using paid to support organic activity, to focusing on content AI can’t replicate, like services and products. Read more: torchbox.com/charity/blog...

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 06/10/2025

We’re delighted to be part of Digital Leaders’ AI Week - a 10-day online festival of AI learning. Find out more about our talk with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and how we're using AI-powered interviews to scale qualitative research, here: aiweek.digileaders.com/talks/how-ca... #AI

AI Week 2025 - The UK's 10-day online festival of AI learning. 13-24 October 2025.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 02/10/2025

There's less than a week to go until Wagtail Space! 🚀 This year, you’ll hear from: • Trish Thomas, London Museum • Jonathan Chittenden, Full Fact • Annette Lewis, Six Feet Up • Michael Trythall, Lincoln Loop Plus loads more! Sign up: events.zoom.us/ev/AtWesoZI_... #Django #Python #OpenSource

“Promotional graphic for Wagtail Space 2025. Illustration of a pink rocket with a wagtail bird in the window flying through space, leaving a glowing purple trail. Text reads: ‘Wagtail Space 2025. 8–10 October. With talks on everything from building better Wagtail sites to creative uses of AI, community contributions, and digital library innovation.’”

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 22/09/2025

The speakers for Wagtail Space 2025 are here - and it’s a brilliant lineup! Including: • State of Wagtail, Thibaud Colas • Creating connections between stories and objects using AI, Trish Thomas • Building better Wagtail sites, Michael Trythall See the full agenda: events.zoom.us/ev/AtWesoZI_...

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 09/09/2025

Our 2024 Impact Report is here! 🌎 Read about: • Reducing emissions by 24% • Progress on accessible and sustainable web practices and contributions to open source • Continued commitment to DEI, wellbeing, and co-ownership Plus much more! Read: torchbox.com/about/impact... #ImpactReporting

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 27/08/2025

Excitement is building for Wagtail Space 2025!🚀 This year’s conference takes place online on 8–10 October, bringing together educators, publishing professionals, developers, open source enthusiasts, and leaders from around the globe for talks and networking. Sign up: events.zoom.us/ev/AtWesoZI_...

Graphic for Wagtail Space. The background is dark blue with abstract circular patterns. Large text reads “Wagtail Space is back! October 8–9, 2025. Online.” Below, in smaller text: “A free virtual event for people who are improving the world through code and content."

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 21/08/2025

What should a modern charity’s digital architecture look like? It’s a big question, but one we’ve helped many charities answer. In our latest blog, CTO Helen Warren shares the clear patterns that underpin thriving digital ecosystems. Read: torchbox.com/charity/blog... #Nonprofits #CharitySector

"What should a modern charity technical architecture look like?" Blog, 5 min read. Written by Helen Warren, Chief Technology Officer.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 20/08/2025

The Procurement Act 2023 came into force six months ago, aiming to simplify and modernise public procurement across the UK. But what’s changed in practice? Ania shares insights from buyer and supplier perspectives, with tips to help organisations apply the new rules. torchbox.com/public-secto...

"Procurement Act 2023: six months on, what’s really changed?", 6 min blog, written by Ania Obarska, Senior Bid Manager.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 14/08/2025

Thibaud is in Tanzania this week for DjangoCon Africa, connecting with the global community. The event brings together developers, educators, and contributors from across the continent and beyond for three days of talks, workshops, coding, and community-building. 📸 @djcafrica.bsky.social

A group of around 15 people seated at a long wooden table in a warmly lit restaurant. Thibaud Colas is seated at the front right of the table, smiling towards the camera. Others in the group are also smiling or chatting, with drinks and glasses on the table.

A large group photo taken outdoors at DjangoCon Africa. Around 80 attendees are gathered in front of a conference venue, posing with arms raised in celebration. The DjangoCon Africa and UbuCon Africa banners are visible in the background.

Thibaud Colas, wearing a red checked shirt and glasses, is seated at a table working on a laptop covered in colourful stickers. His conference name badge is visible, and the DjangoCon Africa and UbuCon Africa logos are in the background.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 11/08/2025

Final call to join Wednesday's webinar with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, where we’ll take you behind the scenes of how AI is helping them hear from more staff and in more depth. Find out more and sign up: torchbox.com/scale-qualit... #HealthcareInnovation #AI

How can you scale qualitative research with AI? 13th August, 10.30 am. Online webinar.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 30/07/2025

Do you work in UX, product, service design or research within a nonprofit or public sector organisation? If so, we’d love to invite you to our upcoming webinar. Learn how we’re using AI-powered interviews to scale qualitative research. Find all the details here: torchbox.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Event graphic for an online webinar titled "How can you scale qualitative research with AI?" hosted by Torchbox Public and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. The webinar takes place on 12th August at 10:30am. Speaker headshots and names are shown at the bottom: Emma Halahan (Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust), Cassie Cardiff (Torchbox), and Madhav Manoj (Torchbox). The background is purple with white text and logos.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 29/07/2025

🚨 Latest Meta update: EU-wide ban on social issue ads coming this October (not currently impacting the UK) Find out more about what this update means for charity advertising and what to do next if you're affected: torchbox.com/charity/blog... #Meta #Nonprofits

EU-wide ban on social issue ads coming this October, not currently impacting the UK
Tuesday 29th July
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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 28/07/2025

How is AI changing how people find health information online and what does it mean for health charities? Join us on Wednesday at 12:30pm for a free lunch and learn webinar to explore the evolving SEO landscape for health organisations. Sign up: torchbox.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #SEO #Health #AI

The state of SEO for health charities - Weds 30th July 10am - See you on Zoom

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 17/07/2025

We’re over the moon that Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been ranked #1 for accessibility across all NHS websites, according to the Silktide Index. Find out more: index.silktide.com/category/nhs... Read more about this project: torchbox.com/public-secto...

Screenshot from the Silktide Index showing the top 3 NHS websites for accessibility in the UK as of July 2025. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (cuh.nhs.uk) is ranked 1st, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (royalcornwallhospitals.nhs.uk) is ranked 2nd, and NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (cios.icb.nhs.uk) is ranked 3rd. Each ranking is represented with a gold, silver, or bronze ribbon icon respectively. The image is branded with "UK NHS" and "In partnership with Socitm.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 16/07/2025

Latest Meta advertising updates - New restrictions coming 🚨 From September 2nd, Meta has announced it will block the use of any custom audiences or conversions that include sensitive information. Scroll to the Latest News section of our blog to learn more: torchbox.com/charity/blog...

Charity advertising: Further restrictions coming from Meta this September
Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025
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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 14/07/2025

How do you properly understand the needs of 23K+ NHS staff when most are too busy saving lives for interviews, and surveys don’t tell the full story? Join us to explore how AI-powered interviews can help scale qualitative research across busy, complex teams. Info: torchbox.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Purple event graphic with the title: “How can you scale qualitative research with AI?” A white speech bubble reads: 12th August, 10.30 am. Logos for Torchbox Public and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust appear at the top.
Below, speaker headshots and names are listed:

Emma Halahan, Product Manager (Digital Communications), Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Cassie Cardiff, Senior User Researcher, Torchbox

Madhav Manoj, Senior Engineer, Torchbox

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 02/07/2025

We're looking for a new Client Partner within our charity sector team. Could it be you? In this role, you'll drive growth, support strategic planning, and deliver impactful outcomes for our charity clients. Find more details about the role and how to apply here: torchbox.com/about/who-we...

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 02/07/2025

We’re looking forward to Camp Digital tomorrow in Manchester. It's set to be a great day of talks exploring design, ethics, accessibility and innovation in digital public services. We'll bring you highlights from the day early next week. See you there! @nexerdigital.com #CampDigital

Torchbox Public at Camp Digital - Thursday 3rd July 2025. See you there!

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 01/07/2025

Ellie and Mark recently joined #LocalGovCamp South West for a day of open, peer-led conversations on digital and service transformation. They held a workshop on bridging the central-local gov gap, with examples of what’s working, common barriers and next steps. We'll share this as a webinar soon!

Ellie and Mark stand behind our branded table at Local Gov Camp - our roller banner reads: We partner with public sector organisations to explore, design and realise digital solutions and services that benefit all.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 26/06/2025

Join us on 9th July at 10am for a free webinar exploring how AI is reshaping policy design and delivery, from supporting evidence synthesis to enhancing stakeholder engagement and impact assessment. Find out more and register: torchbox.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #PolicyDesign #PublicSector #Policy

How will AI transform policy work? In partnership with PDR, International Centre for Design and Research. Wed 9th July, 10 am. See you on Zoom.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 20/06/2025

Happy Employee Ownership Day! 🥳 This year, we marked the occasion with a little treat for all co-owners - a small token of appreciation to say a big thank you as we celebrate our journey together. #eoSmile #EODay25

Alice holding her bar of chocolate, with a note that reads: Happy Employee Ownership Day!
As this year's theme is #eoSmile - we hope this little treat puts a smile on your face.
A small token of appreciation and big thank you for being a key part of our employee ownership journey.

A golden retriever sniffs inquisitively at Laura's chocolate bar gift.

Ellie holds up her chocolate bar gift with some artwork in the background which reads: All things in common, all people as one.

Jess takes a selfie with chocolate bar - she is sat in a sunny outside garden wearing a red dress.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 18/06/2025

With two new Trustee Directors soon to be elected and Employee Ownership Day coming up this Friday, Lily caught up with our current and former Trustees to hear their reflections on the role. Explore their insights: torchbox.com/news/elected... #eoSmile #EODay25 #EmployeeOwned

Experiences of our elected trustee directors, past and present including photos of Trustee Directors and EO Day branding.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 10/06/2025

How will AI transform policy work? In this webinar, we'll cut through the technical jargon to focus on what policy professionals actually need to know about AI's capabilities, limitations, and what’s possible, now. Find out more and sign up here: torchbox.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 02/06/2025

We’re looking forward to The Local Government Technology Conference this week. Cassie, Madhav and Emma (Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) will take to the stage at 11.50 to share practical ways to scale qualitative research with AI. See the full agenda: govtechnology.co.uk#about

Scaling Qualitative Research with AI - Reaching the Unreachable

11.50 am - with Cassandra Cardiff and Madhav Manoj, Torchbox, and Emma Halahan, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

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Torchbox @torchbox.com · 28/05/2025

We recently caught up with Trish Thomas to find out about the impact of London Museum's award-winning website. Including: • 525% increase in traffic to collections • 66% engagement rate • 1,000+ keywords ranking in the top 10 Read the case study: torchbox.com/public-secto...

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