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HBC Fest 2026
Changemakers need to be able to speak with confidence, facilitate with impact, and tell stories that connect. The skills that underpin these abilities, from managing tricky situations to designing engaging conversations, are not a “nice to have,” they are essential.
HBC Fest 2026 brings together an inspiring programme of immersive workshops, reflective spaces, and practical tools designed to help changemakers thrive. The practical skills workshops use holistic learning approaches to engage all the senses. Whether you’re leading teams, working in communities, or shaping strategy, this event will strengthen the human skills that turn good intentions into real-world impact.
HBC Fest blends facilitators from across the wider HBC team together with a number of special guest collaborators, offering diverse voices and approaches. Participants can expect a mix of large group sessions, small-group sessions, and collaborative challenges, all designed to deepen skills, spark reflection and create meaningful connections with fellow changemakers.
Why This Festival Matters: So many change makers work tirelessly but lack spaces that support their growth. Imagine starting your morning with some gentle exercise, then stepping into a workshop that doesn’t just teach you skills but lets you feel them through experiential exercises, storytelling, embodiment work, and creative problem-solving. Imagine sharing insights with people who “get it.” Imagine ending the day around a campfire catching up with new friends on all that you have learned and experienced that day.
Throughout the festival, you’ll explore the essential capabilities every change maker needs:
Conversations for change; speaking with clarity and confidence
Meetings that matter; designing spaces where real progress happens
Interventions with impact; experiences that shift mindsets and behaviours
HBC Fest 2026 brings together an inspiring programme of immersive workshops, reflective spaces, and practical tools designed to help changemakers thrive. The practical skills workshops use holistic learning approaches to engage all the senses. Whether you’re leading teams, working in communities, or shaping strategy, this event will strengthen the human skills that turn good intentions into real-world impact.
HBC Fest blends facilitators from across the wider HBC team together with a number of special guest collaborators, offering diverse voices and approaches. Participants can expect a mix of large group sessions, small-group sessions, and collaborative challenges, all designed to deepen skills, spark reflection and create meaningful connections with fellow changemakers.
Why This Festival Matters: So many change makers work tirelessly but lack spaces that support their growth. Imagine starting your morning with some gentle exercise, then stepping into a workshop that doesn’t just teach you skills but lets you feel them through experiential exercises, storytelling, embodiment work, and creative problem-solving. Imagine sharing insights with people who “get it.” Imagine ending the day around a campfire catching up with new friends on all that you have learned and experienced that day.
Throughout the festival, you’ll explore the essential capabilities every change maker needs:
Conversations for change; speaking with clarity and confidence
Meetings that matter; designing spaces where real progress happens
Interventions with impact; experiences that shift mindsets and behaviours
Fri 4 Sep to Sunday 6 Sep 26
Big Sky Hideaway, Bolton, Lincs, Lincolnshire PE20 3SU
BOOK NOW – early bird bookings available now for only £270 compared with £348 full price. The amount includes all meals, workshops, activities and content, together with a free camping pitch thrown in so once you are there you don’t need to spend any more. For those less keen on camping there are several local options of hotels and cottages to hire. Early bookers will also be given the opportunity to co-create the event as we plan the details.
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