About The Forum Events
The Forum holds events across the year on topics of interest to the membership. At the end of events there is an opportunity to network with other members, corporate members and our sponsors.
Covid-19 impact: Our Summer Symposium has been postponed and we will be reviewing the planned Autumn Forum meetings later in the year. In its place, we are running a series of short on-line events for our members to allow exchange of ideas on coping with the current issues.
Zoom seminar series - Sharing practical advice
Thursday 29 July 2021
Open House 2021 – shared matters of interest
from fellow members.
Venue: A Zoom conference 6.00pm
Invites to follow w/c 5th July 2021
Attendance is by invitation and limited to members only.
Thursday 24 June 2021
Using the Finance System to move forward
and transform post Covid.
Venue: A Zoom conference 5.00pm to 6.00pm
In light of Covid and the impact it has and is having on charities, Russ Emerson and Jennifer Sims from Xledger will explore what tools a modern finance system can bring to positively transform an organisation and why they are important. Discussing the transformation journey it will highlight what impact a core system can have and how to manage it.
Attendance is by invitation and limited to members only.
Thursday 27 May 2021
Respond, Recover, Reset – the impact of covid-19 on the voluntary sector
Venue: A Zoom conference
Covid 19 has had an impact on charities and social enterprises, NCVO in partnership with Nottingham Trent and Sheffield Hallam Universities have been undertaking a monthly survey since November 2021 with over 500 respondents. A presentation from Sarah Vibert Interim CEO of NCVO will highlight the trends and discuss the implications.
Attendance is by invitation and limited to members only.
Thursday 29 April 2021
Radically Rethinking Investment Strategy
Venue: A Zoom conference
Investment risk needs considering in the light of the pandemic and future challenges. A presentation by David Rowe, Trustee of the Honorary Treasurers Forum, Treasurer of SSFA and visiting fellow on Investment Management at the Centre for Charity Effectiveness, London University.
Attendance is by invitation and limited to members only.
Thursday 25 March 2021
Diverse Solutions - Findings on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Venue: A Zoom conference
Issues in recruitment and practical steps charities can take to promote fairness. A presentation from Martin Rogers, an experienced Research Manager from CharityJob, followed by questions.
Attendance is by invitation and limited to members only.
Thursday 25 February 2021
How understanding your business model is critical for post-Covid recovery
Venue: A Zoom conference
Meetings for 2021
The Forum meetings for 2021 are under review
Postponed Thursday 11 June 2020 – The Summer Symposium Theme: ‘The Funding Landscape’
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