Paul Hamlyn FoundationIdeas & PioneersCelebrate & Connect 2026

Celebrate & Connect

An opportunity to get to know one another through light-touch facilitated networking, rejuvenating creative workshops, and delicious and nourishing food.

A space away from daily work, to reflect, relate, differ, raise new questions, explore, and connect with others. The focus is on connection and not production.

RSVP by 14 September
Thirteen women from ADHD Babes stand together outdoors, smiling and making heart shapes with their hands.
ADHD Babes, Ideas and Pioneers grant holders. Photo: PHF.

Three Celebrate & Connect days. Come to one.

11am to 5pm, with drinks and nibbles until 7pm

Each day has the same shape, so pick whichever suits you. Around 50 participants per day, with workshops in smaller groups of 10 to 15. A quiet space is available throughout.

Where

Body&Soul

St Ives House, 99-119 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RE

Who

The invitation is for up to two people involved in leading or delivering your grant. Please attend one date only.

Once you have completed the RSVP form, the I&P team will follow up to confirm your place.

Directions in Google Mapsoropen in OpenStreetMap. Nearest stations: Farringdon and Angel, both about ten minutes on foot.

Need something? Got something to offer?

The Needs and offers board is where grant holders ask for help and offer it: a venue, a contact, advice, a skill, a lift. Add yours before your day and see what others have posted.

Two young women in pink POMOC t-shirts in conversation at a residential, one with her hand raised mid-sentence.
POMOC x Act Build Change organising residential. Photo: Francis Augusto for PHF.

Getting there and staying over

PHF covers travel, accommodation and caring costs so that everyone who wants to come can. Read the expenses policy before you book, then claim your expenses afterwards.

Travel
Book your own travel in line with the expenses policy, then claim it back on the expenses page with your receipts.
Caring responsibilities
If caring responsibilities would prevent you from attending, let the team know. A care bursary is available.
Accommodation
If you are travelling from out of town, PHF can book a hotel for you. Say so on the RSVP form or by email.

See the agendaormeet the artistsorread the FAQsorclaim expensesorsee who’s coming