Spinning Plates Without Crashing: A Practical Workshop for the Third Sector
Working in the third sector often means having more things to do than there are hours in the day. Between supporting communities, delivering services, managing projects and meeting expectations, it can sometimes feel like you are trying to keep several plates spinning at once.
But how do you keep everything moving without neglecting your own wellbeing?
At The Great British Charity Conference on Tuesday 10 November, Mark Smith from MAKE YOUR MARK UK will be delivering a practical, interactive workshop exploring exactly that.
Managing Priorities & Your Wellbeing
Titled Spinning Plates Without Crashing, the 45-minute workshop will focus on helping people take greater control of their workload, manage competing demands and establish healthier boundaries.
Mark will share practical ideas for prioritising what matters, making better use of time and becoming more comfortable saying "no" or "not yet" when demands become difficult to manage.
The session will also explore ways to reduce unnecessary stress and create more space for the work that genuinely makes a difference.
Rather than simply talking about the pressures facing the third sector, the workshop aims to give attendees useful tools and ideas they can begin putting into practice straight away.
About Mark Smith
Mark is the founder of MAKE YOUR MARK UK, providing training, coaching and consultancy to charities, social enterprises, businesses and funded programmes.
With more than 20 years of experience, Mark combines practical advice, encouragement and humour to help individuals and organisations build confidence, develop skills and achieve their potential.
Join Us at The Great British Charity Conference
Mark's workshop is part of The Great British Charity Conference, taking place on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at Cast, Doncaster.
The day will bring charities, CICs, funders, businesses and community partners together for speakers, workshops, shared learning and networking opportunities.
Standard tickets are £30 per person, including lunch and refreshments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spinning Plates Without Crashing workshop?
Spinning Plates Without Crashing is a practical, interactive 45-minute workshop led by Mark Smith of MAKE YOUR MARK UK. It explores how people working in the third sector can manage competing priorities, organise their workload and protect their wellbeing.
Who is the workshop designed for?
The workshop is aimed at people working in charities, CICs, social enterprises and the wider third sector who regularly balance competing responsibilities, limited resources and the expectations of others.
What will I learn during the workshop?
Attendees will explore practical ways to prioritise important tasks, manage their time, establish clearer boundaries, become more comfortable saying "no" or "not yet", and reduce unnecessary stress.
Where is the workshop taking place?
The workshop is part of The Great British Charity Conference on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at Cast, Doncaster. Standard conference tickets cost £30 per person, including lunch and refreshments. You can find booking information on the conference website.
