RiF Live! Identifying Liquidity Events in UK Data

RiF Live! 'Identifying Liquidity Events in UK Data'

RiF Live! | 28 July 2025 | 1.00-2.00pm

One of the most significant sources of transformative major gifts comes from business owners who have recently sold — or are preparing to sell — their companies. While many of these transactions happen privately, there are clear indicators that can help you identify when a liquidity event has occurred or is imminent.

Led by Pyro.Solutions, join us for a focused session on how to detect these key signs using UK-specific data. Drawing on real examples, we’ll explore how to leverage insights from Companies House and to uncover transformative major giving potential.

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Presentation from Pyro.Solutions

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Registration for this session will open Tuesday 8th July 2025.

Cost: FREE

Guest Speakers: Jason Briggs, Pyro.Solutions

Jason is Co-Founder of PyroTalks CIC, Consulting Partner for BWF Europe and Fellow for Halpin Partnership. Previously Jason was Director of Development at Cavendish Cancer Care, Consultant at Graham-Pelton, Head of Research & Insight, and Member of the Senate’s Academic Research Ethics Committee at The University of Sheffield, and Development Coordinator at Learning for the Fourth Age.

Jason is a Committee Member of the Institute of Fundraising, Researchers in Fundraising Committee, is Founding Trustee of Land of Joy, a Tibetan retreat centre, and Trustee of Foundation for Developing Compassion & Wisdom. Jason was awarded an Insight in Fundraising Award 2016 for his innovative work on international philanthropy, and CASE Europe Iain More Award 2017 ‘for emerging development professional’. He holds a 1st Class degree in History & Philosophy and a Diploma in Fundraising Management.

Guest Speakers: Jonathan Jeffrey, Pyro.Solutions

Jonathan graduated in 2002 with a First Class Honours Degree in Business studies - specialising in finance, and holds a MSC in Banking and Finance with Distinction. Jonathan is currently the Associate Dean of Education, Sheffield Management School, The University of Sheffield

He lectures in company analysis and risk management teaching at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Jonathan has also taught at some of the leading European Business schools, and was a visiting professor at EDHEC University between 2013-2019.

Prior to joining the University Jonathan worked as a senior investment analyst at a leading wealth management firm. He also holds a number of professional qualifications and has recently been made an Honorary FCT by the Association of Corporate Treasurers for his work in Treasury education and consultancy. He is also a director at Incontango Training which sees him undertake a wide range of consultancy and training across the finance spectrum, with a focus on Treasury and risk in large multinationals.

Jonathan has delivered training to the not-for-profit sector and noticed critical gaps in understanding the financial world. He teamed up with Jason to launch PyroTalks CIC to help plug this knowledge gap to help charities better understand key concepts that will enhance their financial planning and fundraising.

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