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On 31 January 2026, more than 80 members and friends of the sector joined us online for the SIDCN AGM. It was a brilliant opportunity to catch up with members, make new connections, share updates from the network, and learn from a fantastic group of guest speakers. Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend. We were really encouraged to see so many organisations represented and hope everyone enjoyed the event as much as we did. Highlights From the Day Alongside network

Joint Statement from SIDCN and SWIDN . One week on from the Big Give Christmas Challenge, we’ve been reflecting on what small and medium global solidarity charities across the UK achieved this festive season. Together, SIDCN and SWIDN are sharing a joint statement on our members’ fundraising outcomes, what they reveal about public support for global solidarity, and why this moment matters. We invite you to read the full statement below.

By Amber Shotton, SIDCN Chair of Trustees So, we’re a month on from my first blog on our recent trustee recruitment, which you can read here if haven’t already. At that point we had received 57 applications, invited 23 to interview, and carried out first and second stage interviews. By then, we had a shortlist of five. Five people who we felt would not only bring a different dimension and skill/expertise to the board, but would also be a great fit with the board and culture.

By Olivia Barker White Earlier this month myself and Lizzy Bird, SIDCN Treasurer, had the opportunity to attend the AidEx and Development2030 conference in Geneva. AidEx is the global humanitarian aid event, bringing together NGOs, UN agencies, governments, donors, suppliers, and social enterprises to connect, share ideas, and showcase innovations that support humanitarian and international development work. We were attending as trustees and representatives of Small Internat