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Helpful resources

Training and events

We run online and in-person training throughout the year and across the UK to support you and your team.

Team Briefing videos

2-3 minutes in length, and helpful for hosts and helpers to watch prior to each session. They provide top tips and information around the topics covered that week. Watch or download from MyAlpha.

Run Your Best Alpha

A guide to unlocking the full missional potential of Alpha. View it for free online or get printed copies from the Alpha Shop.

Alpha Team Guide and Alpha Youth Discussion Guide

Designed for every host and helper to have a copy. They give the recommended questions to ask within the group discussion time each week, as well as simple prompts and reminders based on the session. Download both on MyAlpha or get printed copies of the Alpha Team Guide from the Alpha Shop.

Alpha Youth in Schools training videos

Three short videos packed full of helpful tips for running Alpha Youth in a school: alpha.org.uk/schools

Invitational and promotional materials

Our website is packed with resources to help you promote your Alpha. You can download invitations, slides, Canva templates, videos, banners, and more, all at alpha.org.uk/promote

Alpha Shop

Get physical resources, customised and professionally printed invitations, promotional materials, and merchandise – all to help increase your Alpha’s visibility. shop.alpha.org

Alpha App

Designed for your guests, the app enables them to stay up-to-date and engaged in each session topic. Guests can rewatch any session, catch up on a missed session, explore extra weekly content, reflect and take notes, and see the next steps after Alpha. Find out more here and align with your course on MyAlpha.

How to Promote Alpha

This booklet is packed with helpful content including our latest research, guidance on how to describe Alpha, tips on using our branding and straplines, a preview of our latest invitational materials, and a clear promotional timeline to support your planning. View online, download or get a printed copy.