​You Are Not Judged Alone

​The cost of mistrust in the third sector and what makes an organisation safe to let go to.

​Trust is rarely confined to a single funding relationship. When trust is damaged anywhere across the third sector, even the most credible organisations inherit greater scrutiny, restricted discretion, and higher operational friction. Ultimately, they end up paying a hidden "trust tax."

​Join us for a punchy, 30-minute Lunch & Learn with Felix Spies. Rather than handing out generic checklists, Felix will examine why compliance and verification signal credibility, but don't automatically build trust. You'll leave with practical questions to help your leadership team evaluate institutional behaviour, reduce funder caution and cultivate real conditions for trust.

• ​Format: 20-min presentation followed by open Q&A/discussion

• ​Target Audience: Founders, CEOs, Executive Directors, and Fundraising Leaders

• ​Cost: Free to attend

​Key Takeaways:

• ​Learn to distinguish static credibility signals (policies, reporting) from active trust-building behaviours.

• ​Understand how your organisation’s conduct towards funders, communities, and peers directly impacts sector-wide trust.

• ​Gain meaningful questions to take back to your board and leadership team to strengthen funder confidence.