Charity Accounting Virtual Conference

Charity Accounting Virtual Conference

Whether you are already, or thinking of, volunteering/working in the charity sector, register to heighten your knowledge and understanding.

By AICPA & CIMA

Date and time

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 01:00 - 09:30 PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration opens on the virtual platform

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM

Welcome address and overview.

9:05 AM - 9:25 AM

Charities still matter

Nick Allaway ACMA CGMA

Nick will talk about the shape of the sector, the accounting framework, and regulatory oversight. Hopefully he might encourage some of you to either work or volunteer in the sector!

9:25 AM - 10:15 AM

Secure a charity board role - understanding and navigating charity governance

Anj Hander

In this session, Anj will help you to build your understanding of the charity sector landscape, and what’s involved in becoming an effective charity Trustee.

10:15 AM - 10:25 AM

Comfort break

10:25 AM - 11:15 AM

Panel Discussion – First-hand experience as Non-Exec and trustee

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

How volunteering your financial skills will change your life!

Khurrum Beg & Alex Marsh

Join the Charterpath team to explore how volunteering your financial skills changes lives! Learn practical tips for successfully starting your volunteer journey – unlocking new opportunities to devel...

12:00 PM - 12:10 PM

comfort break

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

Preparing for change - key developments in the charity sector

Sophie Hamlet

Sophie will set out the key developments in the sector, as well as highlight areas of best practice in financial reporting for charities.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch break

1:30 PM - 2:10 PM

Writing winning grant and funding applications for charities

Clare Roberts-Molloy

Clare will talk you through her top tips for writing successful charity grants and funding applications for charities and not-for-profits.

2:10 PM - 2:15 PM

Comfort break

2:15 PM - 2:55 PM

Charity investments – how has the revised CC14 guidance changed your responsib

Emma Willder

Emma will talk about the revised CC14 guidance, and what this means for trustees.

2:55 PM - 3:00 PM

Comfort break

3:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Demystifying AI for charities - from practical first steps through to blue-sky

Adapta Consulting Ltd

Keith Collis and Mark Luckins will discuss the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offers charities to improve fundraising, service delivery, and operational efficiency, also how to get s...

3:40 PM - 4:05 PM

Developing a fundraising strategy

Hannah Garnett

Hannah will discuss how to set up a successful fundraising strategy in the charitable organisation.

4:05 PM - 4:15 PM

Comfort break

4:15 PM - 4:40 PM

Charity future – for what should we be prepared?

Amanda Tincknell CBE

Amanda will explore how the charity sector is changing, and how our professional skills can help, by addressing the following …

4:40 PM - 5:25 PM

Case Studies Panel – real life challenges and opportunities in the charity sec

Real life challenges and opportunities in the charity sector

5:25 PM - 5:30 PM

Closing address

About this event

  • 8 hours 30 minutes

With the final line up of expert speakers now confirmed, please view their profiles and presentation synopses, along with the day's programme, which we're sure you'll agree has some compelling content to cement your decision to reserve your place.


We'll be covering a broad spectrum of the many facets which make up charities, including:


  • Fundraising Regulator - Charities still matter.
  • Getting on Board - hot to get on a charity board.
  • CIMA members discussing their experiences of being a NED / trustee.
  • Charterpath - connecting financially skilled with charity opportunities.
  • Grant Thornton - key developments in the charity sector.
  • Clare Roberts-Molloy - writing winning grant and funding applications.
  • Beyond Profit - revised CC14 guidance.
  • Adapta Consulting - demistifying AI for charities.
  • Community Navigator - developing a fundraising strategy.
  • Cranfield Trust - the future of charities.
  • Charities discussing challenges and opportunities in their sector.


If you aren't available to join us live on the day, still register to receive links to the recordings of the day's presentations!


Benefit from early bird discount rates by registering by midnight on 31 May. A discount is available on group bookings of three delegates which equates to 20% discount off the full rate!


With circa 195,000 charities operating in the UK, a workforce of almost one million strong, generating a revenue of £51bn, this sector brings with it a whole range of challenges and opportunities.


Whether you work or volunteer in this sector - are considering doing so, this conference promises valuable insights, practical knowledge, and engaging discussions.

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