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Wrigleys' 33rd Annual Charity Governance SeminarThis conference is fully booked

Thursday 3rd October, 2024 |
Cloth Hall Court, Quebec Street, Leeds LS1 2HA

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We invite you to join us for the Wrigleys’ 33rd Annual Charity Governance Seminar on 3 October 2024, where we will be discussing key governance issues and topical matters which charities face on a regular basis.

Our seminar is suitable for senior members of charity Leadership teams and charity trustees.

Keynote speakers include Danielle Walker Palmour the founding Director of Friends Provident Foundation and Radojka Miljevic the independent chair of the Charity Governance Code steering group.  

 

 

 

 

Programme

Registration and refreshments

With an opportunity for networking

Welcome and introduction

Malcolm Lynch, partner in Wrigleys' charities and social economy team

Keynote speech

Where next for the Charity Governance Code?

 

Dr Radojka Miljevic, independent chair of the Charity Governance Code steering group

 

A consultation is under way about the Charity Governance Code and how it needs to build on its current strengths and evolve. This is with a view to launching the next iteration in 2025. This session will offer reflections on what has been learned so far and areas that the Code’s Steering Group is actively exploring further.

Refreshment break

An opportunity for networking

10:50 - 12:00 BREAKOUT SESSION

Please select which breakout you would like to attend

Breakout 1A: Get your money where your mouth is

Associates Hayley Marsden and Nick Dunn, both in Wrigleys' charities and social economy team 

 

Understanding how to deal with donations before and after they arrive, and how to get the most from your fundraising whilst helping you avoid any data protection breaches. 

Breakout 1B: 99 problems but governance ain't one

Joanna Blackman, partner and Laurel Sleet, solicitor, both in Wrigleys' charities and social economy team 

 

Exploring how good governance can head off contentious issues before they arise, and what you can do if and when they do arise.

Lunch

An opportunity for networking, or taking some time for yourself

Equity, equality, diversity and inclusion panel discussion on boards

Chaired by Alacoque Marvin, partner in Wrigleys' charities and social economy team

 

Panelists

 

  • Ranjana Bell MBE, trustee for Mary Magdalene and Holy Jesus Trust and Alcoholics Anonymous GB and council member of Association of International Accountants

  • Danielle Walker Palmour, founding Director of Friends Provident Foundation

  • Radojka Miljevic, independent chair of the Charity Governance Code steering group 

  • Jeremy Ince, regional manager at Charity Bank

Keynote speech

Danielle Walker Palmour, founding Director of Friends Provident Foundation

Refreshment break

An opportunity for networking

14:55 - 16:05 BREAKOUT SESSION

Please select which breakout you would like to attend

Breakout 2A: Not all heroes wear capes

Laura Moss, partner, and associates Mike Ford and Sophie Henson, all in Wrigleys' charities and social economy team 

 

Could your governance structure help save the world? Exploring the regulatory requirements and duties and how they could help shape a better society for all.

Breakout 2B: Policy is the best policy

Sue Greaves, partner, and Daniel Lewis, solicitor, both in Wrigleys' charities and social economy team

 

Learning how to turn your principles into pragmatic policies and ensuring they align with regulatory requirements. 

Top ten

Clare Lawrence, partner in Wrigleys' charities and social economy team

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for further information contact: The events team on 0113 204 1122 or at events@wrigleys.co.uk
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