
Friday, 8 March 2019
Sector: £245 +VAT
Non-sector: £340 +VAT
ICSA, Saffron House, London
8 March 2019 | ICSA, Saffron House, London
A number of high-profile scandals in the past year have created a challenging environment for charities. To win back public trust, the Charity Commission has continued to appeal to the sector to invest in promoting integrity and ethical values within organisations.
The starting point is a thorough review of your governance arrangements, to send a clear message both internally and externally that your organisational culture supports your charity’s mission, vision and values.
ICSA’s Charity Governance Conference will help set you on the right path, from examining core governance principles to exploring a variety of recent developments in the sector.
Time | Programme |
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09.00 | Registration and tea/coffee |
9.30 |
Opening remarks Cecile Gillard, Company Secretarial Manager, BWB |
9.35 |
Opening keynote Having a purpose matters . This session will challenge the audience to rethink their approach to this concept from personal and organisational perspective.’ Tom Rippin, CEO, On Purpose |
10.00 |
Charity Governance Code: application and effectiveness; what are the challenges? The Charity Governance Code, which replaced the “Good Governance: A Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector” in July 2017, is an essential guideline to ensure that appropriate governance standards and continuous improvement are met by charities. Eighteen months after its release, RSM has analysed its adoption rate, quality and effectiveness; in this session we share some of their findings. Nick Sladden, Head of Charities and Independent Schools, RSM UK Audit |
10.30 |
Achieving a fully diverse board Improving gender and ethnic representation on the board has been the recent focus of most charities, but there’s more that can be done to improve diversity of thought. In this session, we look at the psychology of a board and the benefits that true diversity can bring. Moderator: Penny Wilson, CEO, Getting on Board Speakers: Samuel Kusama, Director, Inclusive Boards Jenny Knott, Chairwoman, EQUIIDA |
11.00 |
Networking and coffee break |
11.30 |
How to organise effective meetings Organising meetings that support and enable high-functioning boards is a challenging endeavour. In this session, we discuss some key techniques to ensure meeting effectiveness, from setting the agenda and circulating papers to moderating discussions and keeping board members engaged. Theodore Spyrou, Associate Director, Ashridge Associates |
12.00 |
Merger or collaboration? Exploring ways for charities to work together Although there are several positive examples of charities joining forces, getting it right can be tricky. Sarah’s session explores some of the different ways in which charities can work together to achieve common goals. Sarah Atkinson, Director of Policy and Communications, Charity Commission |
12.30 |
Leading by example: modern slavery and supply chain governance Compliance with the Modern Slavery Act is one of the UK government’s top priorities. As organisations with strong ethical values, charities should look at how they might go about implementing the ‘four Ps’: pursue, prevent, protect and prepare. Here, we discuss what charities can do to assure themselves of an ethical supply chain. Andrew Wallis OBE, CEO, Unseen |
13.00 |
Networking Lunch |
14.00 |
Midday keynote: The role of the Chair in creating an effective board Anne Heal, Chair, Volunteering Matters; Trustee, NCVO |
14.30 |
Embracing the digital revolution Keeping up with the digital advances can be quite overwhelming, but adopting them can be massively beneficial. What are the onboarding challenges that charities need to overcome? How can technology help in achieving your goals? Jonathan Chevallier leads an essential session detailing how charities can embrace and benefit from the digital revolution. Jonathan Chevallier, CEO, Tech Trust |
15.10 |
Closing keynote address We are doing our best. But is it good enough for the 21st Century? In this presentation and interactive session we will survey the governance landscape and proposes some innovative solutions. Esuantsiwa Jane Goldsmith, Director, Anona Development Consultancy |
15.50 |
Final remarks and summing up Cecile Gillard, Company Secretarial Manager, BWB |
16.00 | Close of conference |
*This is a draft programme and may be subject to change
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