Overseas Charities Conference

Wednesday 2 October 2024

The RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce)
8 John Adam Street
London WC2N 6EZ

In-person event

This in-person Overseas Charities Conference, is designed to provide valuable space for INGOs to discuss the issues they are facing and ensure they are ready to face a stronger future.

 

Why should I attend?

Our speakers will bring you expert updates in the sessions, and delegates will have the opportunity to discuss key topics and issues they are managing in their own organisations.

See the full programme below, but topics for the day include:

  • Cyber security
  • Recruitment and retention
  • Staff security

 

When and where?

  • Wednesday 2nd October
  • 09:00-14:00
  • The RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) 8 John Adam St, London WC2N 6EZ

How do I book?

Book below. You'll receive updated event information approximately one week prior to the event date.

 

Who should attend?

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

 
Speakers

Andrew Lipinski, Global Safety and Security Lead, WaterAid

Richard Evans, Head of Risk and Assurance, Crowe

Shaun Bickley, Senior Adviser, GISF

Iain McSeveney, Director of Finance and Operations, Medical Aid for Palestinians

Geetha Rabindrakumar, COO, British Asian Trust

Dan Goodwin, Head of NGOs, Ebury

Programme
09:00-09:30

Registration

09:30-09:35

Chair's Welcome

09:35-10:20

Navigating Cyber Threats: Strengthening your charity's defences

This session will discuss the lessons learned from the British Library cyber-attack that took place in October 2023. We'll cover how the breach happened and its impact on the Library from crisis response to recovery. We'll also explore measures and strategies to best protect your organisations from events such as these and reflect on case studies from across the sector.

 

Richard Evans, Head of Risk and Assurance, Crowe

10:20-10:30

Coffee Break

10:30-11:15

International Recruitment and Retention: Overcoming Challenges for Global Charities

This session tackles the critical issues that overseas charities face when it comes to recruitment and retention. We'll provide learning from the experience of a growing international development organisation on how to overcome these issues successfully to ensure your organisation attracts and keeps top talent on a global scale.

 

Geetha Rabindrakumar, COO, British Asian Trust

11:15-11:30

Coffee Break

11:30-12:15

Protecting your staff: Risk and safety abroad

It's important to know how to effectively protect employees and volunteers working abroad. Join this session for expert advice on how best to work in unstable regions and learn strategies for safety and risk management.

Andrew Lipinski, Global Safety and Security Lead, WaterAid

Shaun Bickley, Senior Adviser, GISF

Iain McSeveney, Director of Finance and Operations, Medical Aid for Palestinians 

12:15-12:30

Address from host

Dan Goodwin, Head of NGOs, Ebury

12:30-14:00

Lunch and Networking

Prices
Charities - Members - Early Bird Rate£20.00
Charities - Non-members£100.00

This conference is kindly sponsored by

This conference is kindly hosted by