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Talks & Workshops

Interactive, jargon-free sessions that empower people to protect themselves. Every talk is tailored, practical, and delivered with care โ€” never with scare tactics.

Our Approach

Education that actually sticks

We don't lecture. We demonstrate, interact, and leave every single person with practical tools they can use immediately.

60+
Minute Sessions
100%
Jargon-Free
Every
Attendee Gets Materials
Free
First Session
๐ŸŽค Care Homes & Elderly Groups โฑ๏ธ 60 mins + 15 min Q&A

"Top 10 Scams Targeting You Right Now"

Our flagship talk for elderly audiences. Real examples, live demonstrations, and practical defence steps โ€” delivered in a reassuring, empowering way.

Full Session Outline:

1

Welcome & Why This Matters

Setting the scene with real, local examples. Building trust and rapport with the audience.

2

Phone Call Scams

Fake bank calls, fake police, fake HMRC. How they pressure you and what to listen for.

3

The Text Message Trap

Fake Royal Mail, fake NHS, fake bank alerts. How to spot them in seconds.

4

Email Phishing

How to spot a fake email in 5 seconds โ€” the sender address trick and the hover test.

5

Doorstep Scams

Fake utilities, fake tradespeople, and the tactics they use to get inside your home.

6

Romance & Befriending Scams

How they work, the warning signs, and why they're so effective against lonely people.

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AI-Powered Scams

When a scammer sounds exactly like your grandchild. Voice cloning, deepfakes, and AI-written messages.

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How to Verify Anyone

The "hang up and call back" rule. How to check any business, caller, or message is genuine.

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Your Safety Toolkit

What to do if you're unsure. Who to call. How to report. Your personal action checklist.

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Q&A & Personal Action Plan

Open floor for questions, personal stories, and specific concerns. Wallet cards distributed.

Awareness Exercises Included:

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"Spot the Scam" Challenge

Real vs fake texts and emails shown on screen. Audience votes on which are genuine. Eye-opening results every time.

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"The Call Back Test"

Live demonstration of how to safely verify any caller. Practice the hang-up-and-call-back technique together.

Phone Scams Text Scams Email Phishing Doorstep Fraud Romance Scams AI Voice Cloning Deepfakes Verification Skills
๐ŸŽ“ Schools & Workplaces โฑ๏ธ 45โ€“60 mins

"AI in the Real World: The Good, The Bad & The Fake"

Cutting through the AI hype with practical, age-appropriate guidance on responsible use, spotting misinformation, and protecting personal data.

Session Outline:

1

What Is AI Actually?

Cutting through the hype. Plain-English explanation with relatable examples.

2

AI Tools You're Already Using

Revealing the AI hidden in everyday apps and services โ€” often without users realising.

3

The Good: AI as a Helper

How AI can genuinely help you work and learn smarter โ€” when used responsibly.

4

The Risks: Deepfakes, Misinformation & Privacy

The dark side: how AI is weaponised for fraud, misinformation, and data harvesting.

5

Responsible AI Use: A Practical Framework

Where the line is between help and cheating. Data privacy. Critical thinking skills.

6

Your AI Action Plan

What to do next โ€” concrete steps for using AI safely and responsibly.

Interactive Exercises:

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"Real or AI?" Interactive Quiz

Images, text, and audio โ€” can you tell what's AI-generated? Students and staff love this challenge. Results are always surprising.

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"Spot the Deepfake" Demo

Live demonstration of how convincing deepfake technology has become โ€” and the subtle tells that give them away.

AI Literacy Deepfakes Misinformation Data Privacy Responsible Use Critical Thinking
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Families & Carers โฑ๏ธ 2 hours (with break) ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 8โ€“20 people

"Protecting Your Loved One in a Digital World"

Our comprehensive workshop for families and carers of elderly or cognitively impaired people. Practical, emotional, and deeply human.

Part 1: Understanding the Threat

The scam landscape, AI escalation, and the dementia dimension. Real statistics and real cases โ€” not abstract theory. 30 minutes

Part 2: What You Can Actually Do

Phone lockdown, computer protection, smart home devices, and financial safeguards. Every step is something a non-technical person can do today. 45 minutes

Part 3: The Weekly Check Routine

A simple, repeatable 10โ€“15 minute routine for carers. Plus the critical "dignity conversation" โ€” how to help without taking away independence. 20 minutes

Part 4: When Something Goes Wrong

A clear incident response plan: stop the damage, change passwords, report it, document everything, and support the person emotionally. 15 minutes

Hands-On Exercises:

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"Let's Lock Down a Phone Together Right Now"

Attendees bring their loved one's device (or their own) and follow along as we configure security settings together, step by step.

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The Dignity Role-Play

Practising how to raise tech safety with a loved one without making them feel incompetent or controlled. "Let's have a look at your phone together over a cup of tea."

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"Something's Gone Wrong" Scenario Walk-Through

A realistic scam scenario played out step by step. Attendees practise the incident response checklist in real time.

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๐Ÿข Businesses & Workplaces โฑ๏ธ Half-day workshop

"Cyber Hygiene for Small Teams"

Practical, hands-on training that turns your team from your weakest link into your strongest line of defence.

What we cover:

How AI-powered phishing and social engineering attacks work (with live demos)
Password hygiene, multi-factor authentication, and secure working practices
Recognising and responding to suspicious emails, calls, and messages
AI tools in the workplace โ€” opportunities, risks, and data protection
A practical action plan your team can implement immediately

Interactive Elements:

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Live Phishing Demonstration

See exactly how a phishing attack works from the attacker's perspective. Understanding the mechanics is the best defence.

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Password Strength Challenge

Interactive demonstration of how quickly different passwords can be cracked โ€” and how to create ones that can't.

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๐Ÿ’œ Dementia Groups & Carers โฑ๏ธ 45โ€“60 mins (adapted pace)

Dementia-Adapted Awareness Session

A specially adapted session for dementia groups, delivered at a gentle pace with simple language, repetition, and visual aids. Can be run alongside a parallel carer session.

For the person with dementia:

Simple, visual explanations of common scams
Three key rules repeated throughout (never share PIN, never give remote access, always check with someone)
Laminated wallet card with emergency steps
Gentle, reassuring, and never patronising

For the carers (parallel session):

Device simplification techniques
Financial safeguard setup
Weekly check routine training
Red flags to watch for
Incident response procedures
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Delivered as a Dementia Friend

Our presenter holds Dementia Friends certification from the Alzheimer's Society, ensuring every session is delivered with genuine understanding of the condition and its challenges.

Community Groups

Perfect for any local organisation

Our talks are regularly delivered to a wide range of community groups. Every session is adapted for the specific audience.

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Libraries

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Church Groups

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U3A Groups

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Rotary Clubs

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WI Chapters

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Parish Councils

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Carer Support

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Day Centres

Every Session Includes

Nobody leaves empty-handed

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Printed Handouts

Detailed checklists and guides to take home and use immediately.

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Safety Wallet Card

Laminated, credit-card-sized reminder of the key safety rules.

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Helpline Number

Direct access to expert advice when something doesn't feel right.

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Action Plan

A personal checklist of the top 3 things to do this week.

Book a talk for your group

Your first session is free. Let's discuss what would work best for your audience.

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