Annual London Charity Seminar

In a world of rapid change, challenges and new opportunities, this event will explore what’s on the horizon and share inspiring insights from investment professionals, auditors and charitable organisations on successfully navigating periods of uncertainty.  

Date of Event: Thursday 11 September 2025 

Venue: 12 Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LA 

Timings: 13:30 – 16:45

Agenda:

• Economic and market update  
• Financial Resilience – what does it mean and why does it matter?
• Panel discussion with charity leaders: Leading through change
  • Shooting Star Children’s Hospices: Central Government provided support in the COVID-19 pandemic but there has been little clarity on the nature and extent of that support. More recently, budget changes have created issues in terms of the Hospices’ cost base.
  • The Women’s Royal Army Corps Association: A number of critical decisions have been required to secure the future of the Association in the face of increased demand for grants, an anticipated reduction in the number of beneficiaries longer-term and a targeted winding up of the charity in 2054.
  • Berkhamsted Schools Group: Like many private schools, Berkhamsted have faced mounting financial pressure due to VAT on school fees, rising employer national insurance rates and the removal of business rates charitable relief. 

Event Speakers:  

• Guy Foster – Chief Strategist, RBC Brewin Dolphin  
• Adam Halsey – Partner, Head of Care, Community and Housing, HaysMac   
• Jo Cohen – Director of Strategy and Partnerships, Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
• Lt Col Tim Savage – Treasurer, The Women’s Royal Army Corps Association
• Julian Anthony – Chief Operating Officer, Berkhamsted Schools Group 

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