Wishing you a Merry Christmas and looking ahead to 2026

As the festive season draws near, we’d like to take a moment to wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful start to the New Year. Thank you for being part of the Association of Facilitators community, and we look forward to continuing our work together in 2026. It’s been an inspiring and busy year, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.

To begin with in 2026, we have a range of training courses planned, alongside learning days, seminars, and other professional development opportunities. Here are a few highlights to look forward to:

Upcoming 2026 Event Highlights:

Certificate in Facilitation skills – places still available

Deepen and extend your learning with our Certificate in Facilitation Skills Programme in 2026. The Certificate Programme comprises two modules and an accreditation day, leading to level 2 Accreditation. Our next suite of courses will run from January through to March, and include:

Book a place here.

Foundations in Facilitation Skills – places available

If you’re looking to consolidate and broaden your facilitation skills, our Foundations in Facilitation Skills programme offers 5 days of in-depth training leading to Level 1 Accreditation. This programme is perfect for those starting their facilitation journey or seeking to refresh and energise their practice. Modules 1 and 2 can also be booked as standalone events.

Spaces are available – book a place here.

Learning Day – Theatre of the Oppressed with Nick Mabey, 16 March

Following fantastic feedback from this year’s session, we’re delighted to welcome Nick Mabey back to lead another experiential Learning Day inspired by Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed. Expect a rich, playful and thought-provoking day exploring how theatre can support change in facilitation practice.

Last month, Nick shared more about his approach in an article for AoF, Rehearsal for Revolution? which explores how theatre can help facilitators imagine and rehearse change in their work. If you’re curious to learn more, you can read Nick’s reflections here.

These are just a few upcoming highlights – you can explore all of our 2026 events and training courses on our events calendar.

In addition to our events, don’t forget that supervision sessions are available throughout the year, offering you the chance to reflect on your facilitation practice with a trusted mentor. Please reach out if you would like to find out more.

We look forward to welcoming you to what we have planned next year. Until then, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with peace and joy.

To find out more, please email
info@associationoffacilitators.co.uk
or call us on 020 3282 7128

Bella Mehta & Brian Watts
Association of Facilitators (AoF)