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AI Charity Academy (May 2026)
05 May
28 May
Tuesday 5 May 2026 - Thursday 28 May 2026 09:30 - 12:00
An online practical training programme helping charity professionals understand AI, explore its potential, and use it responsibly
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AI is quickly changing how our organisations work, but for many charities the AI conversation can feel confusing, crowded, or difficult to translate into everyday practice.
Media Trust’s AI Charity Academy is a practical four-week online programme designed to help charity professionals cut through the noise. You’ll build the confidence and skills to understand where AI could support your work, explore the risks and responsibilities involved, and develop practical ways to use it in your organisation.
What is the AI Charity Academy?
The AI Charity Academy is a four-week online learning programme designed specifically for charity professionals who want to understand and use AI in a practical, responsible way. The programme includes two live online sessions per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, combining practical workshops and expert masterclasses.
When does the programme begin?
The programme kicks off on Tuesday 5th May and runs until Thursday 28th May.
All sessions will be delivered online on Zoom.
Key dates
The programme runs online on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A full schedule will be shared during onboarding.
Week 1
- Tuesday 5 May, 09:30-12:30am: Workshop – The fundamentals of AI
- Thursday 7 May, 10:00-11:30am: Masterclass – Charity case study and Q&A
Week 2
- Tuesday 12 May, 09:30-12:30am: Workshop – Effective prompting
- Thursday 14 May, 10:00-11:30am: Masterclass – Optimising for AI driven search
Week 3
- Tuesday 19 May, 09:30-12:30am: Workshop – Using AI responsibly
- Thursday 21 May, 10:00-11:30am: Masterclass – Environmental impact: Can AI be used sustainably? (TBC)
Week 4
- Tuesday 26 May, 10:00-11:30am: Masterclass – Microsoft Co Pilot 101 – Learn how to use Copilot effectively and get the most out of its features
- Thursday 28 May, 10:00-11:30am: Workshop – Creating an AI action plan
Who should attend our AI Academy?
The AI Charity Academy is designed specifically for charity professionals. It welcomes third sector staff across all roles and experience levels who want to build practical AI skills that you can apply in your day-to-day work.
Whether you work in communications, fundraising, service delivery, operations, leadership, or administration, this programme will help you understand how AI can support your priorities.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have the confidence to make informed decisions about using AI and the practical skills to integrate it into your role, whatever your starting point.
Programmes costs
We work hard to keep our training accessible for charities of different sizes and capacity. The AI Charity Academy is priced to reflect the depth and insight of the programme, while working to remain affordable for organisations across the sector.
- Small sized charities (annual turnover of £1M or less): £150
- Medium to large sized charities (annual turnover of over £1M): £200
Any questions?
If you’d like to find out more about the AI Charity Academy before applying, we’d be happy to help.
Whether you’re unsure if the programme is right for your role, want to understand the time commitment, or have questions about accessibility or eligibility, our team can talk you through the details.
Contact Mike at miker@mediatrust.org for more information.
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