CFG is delighted to announce our South West and Wales Conference 2018.

The conference offers an exciting line up of speakers and topics providing a regional outlook on charity finance, and addressing key issues impacting the charity sector as a whole. This year’s two-stream programme will be made up of sessions including industry updates, technical tips and case studies for you to choose from to customise your day.

There will be an exhibition running alongside the conference programme and you will have the opportunity throughout the day to meet exhibitors working in a range of service areas and discuss your charity’s specific needs.

The programme and speakers for the day includes:

• Leadership and empowerment - Caron Bradshaw, CEO, Charity Finance Group
• VAT and tax update - Kursat Osman, VAT Senior Manager, Crowe UK LLP and Gemma Brindley, Corporation Tax Director, Crowe UK LLP
• The role of finance in digital technology - Andy Powell, CTO and Eva Stirling, Engagement Leader Charities, Eduserv
• Delivering difficult messages with confidence - Eliot Glover, Director of L&D, Buzzacott LLP
• Tenders and full cost recovery - Leanne Millard, Category Specialist, 2buy2
• From number crunchers to finance business partners - Nigel Stevens, Senior Finance Business Partner, South West National Trust
• Governance and risk - Kami Nuttall, Associate Director, Moore Stephens
• Updating the finance system - Jen Gerrard, Managing Director, Gerrard Financial Consulting

This event is a great opportunity for you to network, get updates on the latest developments and share experiences with your peers in the area.

Who would find the conference useful?
Finance directors, senior managers, accountants, administrators and finance assistants. Attending the conference also supports your continuing professional development.