NEWS & INSIGHTS
10 Creative Charity Fundraising Event Ideas for Corporate Teams (Affordable & High-Impact)
By Jordan Walker|2026-03-12T09:13:32+00:00March 31, 2026|
Quiz nights, gala dinners, charity auctions. They're popular for a reason and often dominate the thinking when it comes to charity event formats. But [...]
Organising an Event for Charity: Your 12 Week Timeline to Success
By Jordan Walker|2026-03-09T16:13:12+00:00March 18, 2026|
We've seen this scenario countless times at ConnectIn Events: an office manager in full panic mode because they've been "volunteered" to organise a charity [...]
Planning an Awards Ceremony: Venue, Timing & Tips for Manchester Events
By Jordan Walker|2026-02-05T12:37:45+00:00March 4, 2026|
There's something special about a well-executed awards ceremony. Maybe it’s the energy in the room when someone's name gets called or the looks of [...]
The Best Venues for Team Building Events in Manchester
By Jordan Walker|2026-02-04T12:59:27+00:00February 25, 2026|
Planning team building events in Manchester that go further than trust falls in the breakout area? You’re in the right place! This city has [...]
Hybrid Conferences: What They Are, Why They Work, and How to Plan One
By Jordan Walker|2026-02-04T12:42:04+00:00February 18, 2026|
Your London team wants face-to-face networking, but the Manchester office prefers extra flexibility. Meanwhile, your international colleagues just can’t stretch the budget to justify [...]
The Ultimate Corporate Away Day Venues in Manchester
By Jordan Walker|2026-02-04T12:18:24+00:00February 11, 2026|
So, you've got the green light for a corporate away day. The budget's sorted. The leadership's on board. Now you just need a venue [...]
How to Plan a Conference Without Stress, Surprises, or Overspending
By Jordan Walker|2026-02-04T11:57:24+00:00February 4, 2026|
A well-planned conference looks effortless. Attendees arrive on time, the speakers are prepared, and technology works. When it goes this well, leadership can’t fail [...]
How Much Does it Cost to Rent out a Venue in Manchester?
By Jordan Walker|2026-01-14T14:36:57+00:00January 7, 2026|
So, you’ve just remembered the imminent Q1 team social and panic is setting in about the event space’s price tag. Don’t fret. We're about [...]
Unique Venues Manchester: 12 Unusual Spaces That Make Events Unmissable
By Jordan Walker|2026-02-04T11:56:32+00:00December 16, 2025|
Did your last conference venue have carpet from 1987 and sandwiches that tasted like regret? According to Cvent, 26% of event planners say a [...]
7 Best Venues in Manchester for Corporate Events
By Jordan Walker|2026-01-14T14:55:37+00:00December 9, 2025|
Manchester has become one of the UK's most exciting cities for corporate events. Yes, the crew at ConnectIn Events is bound to say this, [...]
7 Reasons You Need a Hybrid Event Planner for Your Next Corporate Event
By Jordan Walker|2026-02-19T09:31:37+00:00December 2, 2025|
Before you go ahead and book the venue for your next corporate event, answer this: What's your plan for the remote attendees? If your [...]
Event Trends 2026: How to Create Corporate Events People Remember
By Jordan Walker|2026-02-19T09:35:37+00:00November 27, 2025|
Your annual company awards show cost £40k last year. Within days, nobody even remembered it had happened. Meanwhile, another Manchester firm spent £20k on their [...]
