All Learning, Skills and Employment

This is a financials session which will include going through what a robust cashflow model looks like, tools, packages that charities could use, tips etc. It will briefly cover funding in the financial accounting context – where it comes from and mix – contracted, grants, enterprise etc. Does this mix need to change to ensure sustainabilty? 

Presenter Bio - Kate Masters – Cranfield Trust Volunteer

This session will look at different types of collaborations, the challenges that will be faced and when done well the benefits that can be achieved.

Presenter Bio - Colin Pinks – Cranfield Trust Volunteer

Colin has worked extensively across commercial and government sectors, building new businesses and now acts as a trusted adviser to senior leaders. He is a TED talker and conference presenter, sharing stories on why embracing collaboration, co-creation and complexity lie at the heart of our fast-evolving world.

Merging doesn’t have to be a rescue remedy of last resort. Instead, it can form part of your organisation’s strategy. We will cover the factors to consider when looking at a merger, as well as exploring other ways of more formal collaboration where a merger may not be possible. In an environment where funding is even tighter and demand for your organisation’s services is at its highest, now may be the time to put the possibility of merger and formal collaboration back on the agenda.

Our Expert Insight Sessions will give you the opportunity to hear from an expert, ask questions and discuss with fellow Chairs and Vice Chairs.

This session will be led by Nick Hobden, Partner at Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP. Nick is experienced in handling all aspects of employment law, but particularly advising charities on complex, highly confidential, sensitive and difficult issues ranging from governance to internal processes. He has previously delivered a briefing with RSM for Association of Chairs members on pitfalls in compliance with the charity governance code.