Charity webinars

As part of our educational programme for charities, we have created a series of webinars. The webinars are designed to help trustees through this period of uncertainty by covering a range of topics. We will be joined by external experts in discussing fundraising, governance, ESG, and the charity sector, both now and in the future.

Charity Chats: How well are charities served in parliament?

With the prospect of a new prime minister on the horizon, the chatters discuss the nature of the recent relationship between parliament and the charity sector.

Charity Chats: Ethical investments – is this a “momentous” new judgment?

The panel consider the recent judgement where two aligned charities sought legal clarification around trustees ability to exclude investments if they consider them in conflict with their purpose.

Charity Chats: Too many charities - what does the future hold?

The panel discuss the perennial question of whether there are too many charities – who decides that?

Circular economy: is this the solution to global challenges?

The panel explore what is being done to tackle climate change and the role a circular economy plays.

Measuring impact: defining the sectors’ role in society

The panel discuss measuring impact, do charities truly know what their impact is. Is impact effective and increases ability to raise money.

Reserves: a pragmatic approach

The panel discuss reserves: what are they for? What should your charity be doing with them, and are they passive or could they be proactive?

Partnerships, mergers and collaboration: What does the future hold post-pandemic?

The panel explore partnerships, mergers and collaboration, is it a short-term phenomenon or the kick start to a new way of working for charities.

What charities can learn from one another

In this session Charles and Jonathan explore how to turn around an organisation in a challenging financial position, how Rowcroft Hospice has adapted to the pandemic and how the landscape has changed post-pandemic.

What lessons can charities learn from the pandemic

The charity sector and, more importantly, its beneficiaries have been some of the hardest hit in society and some organisations may not survive. There is no doubt the pandemic has put a spotlight on some of the real challenges the sector is facing.

Modern social activism: the changing face of philanthropy and charities

The panel explore the modern social activism: the changing face of philanthropy and charities in 2021 and beyond.

The Charity Governance Code: refresh

The panel discuss the updated Charity Governance Code; the recommendations the Code sets around equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as integrity, and how this might impact the charity sector.

The charity sector – opportunities through technology

The panel discuss how technology can be made more accessible to the charity sector and what difference could that make.

Is the past a guide to the future?

We explore how the charity sector has evolved over the last 20 years and what the future holds both in challenges and opportunities particularly post Covid-19.

Building a sustainable future through fundraising

The panel discuss fundraising and sustainability – how can your charity become a more resilient organisation post pandemic.

The future – charity sector

The panel discuss the future of the sector post the pandemic and the opportunity to ‘build back better’.

Post the crisis – financial resilience

The panel discuss the main financial challenges and priorities coming out of the crisis, and also examine investment strategies.

In the crisis – governance

The panel, made up of charity trustees and governance experts, discusses how their governance systems and processes have withstood the crisis and what lessons can be learned.

Through the crisis – strategy

The Coronavirus crisis has affected all charities. Is your strategy still right in the post pandemic world – are you in the right shape to prosper in the future?

Does ESG really matter?

Our panel of experts discuss the importance of ESG and how we, at Quitter Cheviot, ensure that we invest responsibly for our clients.