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Stage 2 Workshops, August 2026

In August and September 2026, we are hosting three events as part of the Darwin Plus Stage 2 workshops, for Round 14 successful applicants that were invited through to Stage 2.

Webinar – Frequently Asked Questions

On Thursday 27th August, we hosted a webinar for applicants under Round 14 of Darwin Plus that were invited to Stage 2. This webinar introduced Stage 2 applicants to some of the frequently asked questions and common issues relating to eligibility, finance, Flexi-Grant, communications, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and safeguarding requirements. Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to ask other questions.

Resources

The slides from this session can be accessed here.

The webinar was recorded and can be viewed below.

Workshop – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

On Tuesday 1st September, we hosted an interactive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) workshop for Stage 2 applicants. Combining presentations and practical exercises, the workshop strengthened participants' understanding of MEL concepts, including logical frameworks (logframes) and Standard Indicators. Participants explored project design tools and approaches for developing robust logframes, with a particular focus on SMART indicators and appropriate means of verification. 

Resources

The slides from this session can be accessed here.

A copy of the exercises used in the session is available here.

The workshop was recorded and can be viewed below.

Darwin Plus Advisory Group: What makes a good application?

On Thursday 3rd September, we hosted a presentation with Colin Clubbe from the Darwin Plus Advisory Group (DPAG). This session provided applicants with an insight into what DPAG looks for in an application through outlining the main assessment processes and providing tips on how to improve or strengthen Stage 2 applications.

Resources

Slides from the “What makes a good application?” presentation can be accessed here.

This session was recorded and can be viewed below.

Please note the BCFs adjusted the terminology from ‘Gender Equality and Social Inclusion’ to ‘Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion’ in September 2026 to align terminology with wider Defra programming. While Disability Inclusion was previously considered to be included within Social Inclusion and should already have been a consideration, applicants and projects should be aware of this change.

The above webinars were held prior to the change in terminology and therefore refer to ‘Gender Equality and Social Inclusion’.