Programmes

In addition to our wide-ranging schedule of briefings and events which are free of charge to members, CEF provides access to a range of programmes and seminars which are available to our members at discounted rates. Full details of these programmes are outlined below:


Current Programmes

Women in Leadership
Public Accountability and Governance
The Transformative Leader
Cross Sectoral Leading Edge Programme

Cross Sectoral Leading Edge Programme

The LEADING EDGE programme is a dynamic, six-day, in-person learning experience designed to build and deepen relationships between staff in the public service and the community and voluntary sector.  It will be delivered with our partners CO3, involving 8 participants from each sector, who want to increase their impact and take their career to the next level.

Participants will develop essential leadership skills, address sector challenges, and build a strong professional network.

The programme will run over six one-day in-person sessions, with 2 cohorts available running from January to March and February to April 2026 respectively1:

Module

Cohort 1

Cohort 2

Leading from Within

Tue 27th /Wed 28th Jan

Thurs 26th / Fri 27th Feb

Leading Others

Mon 23rd / Tue 24th Feb

Tues 24th / Wed 25th Mar

Leading Outwards

Tue 31st Mar / Wed 1st Apr

Tue 21st / Wed 22nd Apr

Cost per participant is £1,500 + VAT

Full details and module schedule are contained in the attached brochure.

Please submit Expressions of Interest to mail@ceforum.org by noon on Monday 15th December 2025.

If you require further details about the programme please contact us at mail@ceforum.org