Overseas Charities' Conference

Thursday 2 October 2025

Crowe
55 Ludgate Hill
City of London EC4M 7JW

In-person event

Join us for this year’s Overseas Charities' Conference, a must-attend event for nonprofit finance professionals operating within international charitable organisations. The day will be consist of a insightful sessions from expert speakers, opportunities for networking, and a lunch kindly hosted by our corporate partner, Crowe.

 

Why should I attend?

Please see the full programme below, but as a summary, topics for the day include:

  • Building an international culture
  • Preparing for crises - panel discussion 
  • Strengthening global impact through tech

You'll be able to engage with industry experts, gain actionable insights, and collaborate with peers to tackle the sector's most pressing challenges.

 

When and where?

  • Thursday 2nd October
  • 09:00-14:00
  • 55 Ludgate Hill, City of London, London EC4M 7JW

 

Who is this event useful for?

This event would be valuable for finance directors, finance managers, CEOs and Trustees of overseas charities.

 

About CFG events and membership

Becoming a CFG member gives you access to exclusive benefits including event discounts, so find out more about CFG Membership before you book. Association of Independent Museums members can register for free CFG membership through our partnership.

CFG events, training and members' meetings can count towards your continuous professional development (CPD), and this event could provide you with three hours of CPD. For more details contact your association or email events@cfg.org.uk.

 
Programme
09:00-09:30

Registration

09:30-09:35

Chair's welcome

09:35-10:20

Building an international culture

Creating a strong and inclusive culture across different countries, languages, and working styles can be challenging for international charities. This session will explore how to build a shared organisational culture that connects global teams, respects local contexts, and supports collaboration with practical tips and takeaways.

10:20-10:30

Coffee break

10:30-11:15

Panel discussion - Preparing for crises: planning ahead for international operations

International charities face growing risks — from conflict and political unrest to funding cuts and natural disasters. This panel discussion will explore how organisations can prepare for unexpected events through practical crisis planning. We’ll look at how to map risks, create contingency plans, and keep operations running during emergencies with real-life examples.

11:15-11:30

Coffee break

11:30-12:15

Strengthening global impact through technology

This session will explore how digital transformation can enhance collaboration across borders, improve service delivery, and support more agile and resilient operations. We’ll examine practical approaches to adopting digital tools, fostering a culture of innovation, and addressing challenges like digital equity, data security, and change management.

12:15-12:30

Closing remarks and address from host

12:30-14:00

Lunch and networking 

Prices
Charities - Members - Early Bird Rate£25.00
Charities - Members£55.00
Charities - Non-members£100.00
Corporate - Members£200.00

This conference is kindly hosted by