RYA Connected Workshops in the Midlands region
Join us to explore the topics that matter most to your organisation at a local level
Get set for the season ahead with our RYA Connected Workshops
Following on from the RYA Connected Conferences, we have lined up a series of free workshops during January and February 2026. Focused on coming together at a local level and exploring hot topics you’ve told us are important to you.
For 2026 we will be focusing on the following topics
- Building a development plan that works today and tomorrow
A strong development plan is the foundation for long-term success.
Learn how to set clear aspirations and objectives based on a deep understanding of your organisation. We’ll introduce tools and approaches to help you create or refresh your plan, so members and volunteers can work together toward a shared vision.
- Shaping your Membership offer for growth and retention
High membership churn can hold back growth and may signal that members aren’t finding the value they expect.
This session will help you uncover insights and practical tools to ensure your membership offer is compelling and attractive to a broad audience and builds a culture that makes staying the easy choice. Leave with actionable ideas to help your club retain members year after year.
Hosted by the RYA Midlands team, these evenings will provide local opportunities for us to learn together. You’ll be able to catch up with the latest insights and take away actionable ideas to inform your planning and activities for the coming year and beyond.
Open to all RYA Affiliated clubs, classes and organisations, our 2½ hour workshops will focus on essential themes and include time for you to network with other attendees.
Check out all our upcoming workshops and book your place now, to make the most of these valuable opportunities for us to get together in person and;
- Gain valuable knowledge for your development planning
- Share experiences and best practice with peers
- Take home practical ideas to strengthen your organisation
- Meet your local RYA team and find out how they can help you
2026 programme
Blithfield - 29 January 2026
Time: 19.00 - 21.30
Agenda:
- Building a development plan
- Shaping your Membership offer
Hollowell - 5 February 2026
Time: 19.00 – 21.30
Agenda:
- Building a development plan
- Shaping your Membership offer
Notts County - 12 February 2026
Time: 19.00 – 21.30
Agenda:
- Building a development plan
- Shaping your Membership offer
Bartley - 26 February 2026
Time: 19.00 – 21.30
Agenda:
- Building a development plan
- Shaping your Membership offer
Regardless of which region your organisation is based in, you are welcome to join any of our RYA Connected Workshops. Take a look at the other regional overviews or the RYA Events page.
