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Ethical case studies: Working with lived experience
17
Nov
Tuesday 17 November 2026 10:00 - 12:00
Learn how to gather, manage and share lived experience stories with confidence, care and meaningful consent
Understanding the principles of ethical storytelling is only the beginning. Applying them in practice can be much harder. How do you approach someone to share their story? What does meaningful, ongoing consent actually look like? And what happens when someone changes their mind after their story has been published?
This practical workshop explores how to work ethically with people who share their lived experience. You’ll learn how to build trust, manage consent throughout the storytelling process, and create clear, supportive processes that protect contributors while helping your charity tell authentic, impactful stories.
If you are a Postcode Lottery grantee and the session is fully booked or your code isn’t being accepted, please email osianb@mediatrust.org to be added to the waitlist.
Part of our Ethical communications for charities series
This workshop can be booked individually or as part of our Ethical communications for charities series. Book all three workshops together to receive a discounted rate and build the confidence to communicate your charity’s work ethically, inclusively and responsibly.
What you’ll learn
- How to approach contributors and build trust from the very first conversation.
- What meaningful, informed consent looks like in practice, beyond a signed consent form.
- How to manage consent when stories are edited, reused or shared across different channels.
- How to recognise and reduce power imbalances between charities and contributors.
- How to support contributors before, during and after their story is shared.
- How to respond if someone wishes to withdraw their story and plan for these situations in advance.
Event details
- Location: Online
- Time: 10:00–12:00
Who should attend?
Perfect for charity professionals working in communications, fundraising, campaigns or service delivery who gather or share lived experience stories.
Level: Beginner
Accessibility
Our training courses are designed to be accessible and inclusive.
All sessions are delivered online using Zoom and include options for live captions and transcripts. Presentation slides and supporting resources are shared with attendees after each session and can be requested in alternative formats wherever needed.
If there’s anything we can do to help you take part, or if you have any access requirements you’d like to discuss before booking, please email Osian at osianb@mediatrust.org.
Book your place
To secure your place on this course, register today via our Eventbrite page.
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