We are delighted to invite members to the Trowers & Hamlins offices in London on Wednesday 11 September 2024, 10.00 - 15.00, to take part in the Joint VODG Finance Directors' and Housing event.
We have an exceptional line-up of speakers for this event. Joshua Butt, Principal Consultant at Cordis Bright will get things started with a presentation on the future of social care, considering changes brought about by the new government.
Joshua will be followed by Joe Wheeler from Bristol City Council who will discuss the main challenges that local authorities and health commissioners are currently encountering in social care and commissioning. He will also propose potential solutions to address these issues. The discussion will emphasise how the voluntary sector and commissioning can work together more effectively to develop solutions in partnership.
After a short break Mark Lumsdon-Taylor and Tim Dee-McCullogh will lead a discussion on ESG, followed by a presentation on specialist supported housing by John Verge, Chief Executive of Golden Lane Housing.
After a complimentary networking lunch, we will be looking at the different ways in which investment can be funded with VODG co-chairs Steve Harris, Business Development Director at Reside with Progress and Sanjay Shah, Director of Finance and Housing at Certitude London, before rounding off with a financial overview from Stuart McKay and Liz Newell of MHA.
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Please note that spaces at this event are limited to one per member organisation.
Session Speakers
Joshua Butt
Joe Wheeler
Mark Lumsdon-Taylor
Tim Dee-McCullough
John Verge
Steve Harris
Sanjay Shah
Stuart McKay
Liz Newell
Draft Programme
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9.30 |
Arrival, networking and refreshments |
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10.00 |
Welcome |
Rhidian Hughes, Chief Executive at VODG |
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10.05 |
Introductions |
VODG Co-chairs |
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10.15 |
The future of social care |
Joshua Butt, Principal Consultant at Cordis Bright |
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10.45 |
Challenges in social care and commissioning |
Joe Wheeler, Specialist Accommodation Framework Manager, BNSSG Learning Disability and Autism Development Team at Bristol City Council |
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11.15 |
Break |
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11.25 |
ESG discussion |
Mark Lumsdon-Taylor, Partner, and Tim Dee-McCullogh, Sustainability and ESG Technical Director at MHA |
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12.00 |
Specialist supported housing |
John Verge, Chief Executive at Golden Lane Housing |
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12.30 |
Lunch |
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13.15 |
Ways in which investment can be funded |
Steve Harris, Business Development Director, Reside with Progress and Sanjay Shah, Director of Finance and Housing, Certitude |
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13.45 |
Financial overview: horizon scanning and a summary of current and future directions |
Stuart McKay, Partner and Liz Newell, Partner at MHA |
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14.15 |
Member discussion on issues raised in MHA presentation |
Member-led discussion |
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14.45 |
Ideas for next session |
VODG Co-chairs |
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14.55 |
Final round-up |
Rhidian Hughes, Chief Executive at VODG |
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15.00 |
End |
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Accessibility
Please note, should you have any accessibility requirements, we will do our best to make necessary arrangements to support you; however, we may require up to four weeks notice, so please list your requirements on the booking form. Closed captions are used as standard in online meetings. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
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