Mitigating Income Reduction Through Better Spending

Wednesday 25 February 2026

Online event

There are increasing challenges for non-profits and charities in generating income. You can make a real difference and extend charities income through effective procurement practice by making changes now, which will help you in the future. Join this session to find out how to ensure your charity’s overheads are controlled effectively and that you are receiving the very best value on all your procurement decisions.

 

Why should I attend?

See the full programme below for more information, but here's a preview of the sessions:

  • Procurement contracts and contract management
  • Whole Life Costs (WLC)
  • Risks and opportunities
  • Managing bid process
  • Managing your supplier base
  • …among other things.

 

When and where?

  • Wednesday 25 February 2026
  • 10:00 – 13:00
  • Online via Zoom

  

How to book

Please note any payments for events bookings are required to be made online. Book below - if you have any issues contact events@cfg.org.uk.

 

Who should come along to this event?

Finance, operations and other charity professionals with procurement responsibilities.

  

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

Peter Roberts, Director, ProVantage Procurement

Programme
10:00 – 10:05

Part 1

Introduction

Overview of procurement contracts and contract management

Overview of how and why procurement processes should deliver value for money (VFM)

Risks and opportunities

Whole Life Costs (WLC) and why they need calculating

Specification writing

11:15 – 11:30

Coffee Break

11:30 – 12:55

Part 2

Developing procurement plan

Managing bid processes

Sourcing evaluation bids and supplier selection

Managing your contracts to ensure the savings are kept delivering

Managing your supplier base

12:55 – 13:00

Conclusion and session ends

Prices
Charities - Members£99.00
Charities - Non-members£158.00
Individual - Members£99.00