We are excited to announce that registration is open for the next VODG Finance Directors' network meeting, available through your VODG membership. Join us online on 10 July 2024 from 14.00 to 16.00.
Our next meeting will address topics of utmost importance to this group, including digital transformation. We are delighted to welcome back Mark Salway, Lecturer in Charity Accounting and Financial Management at Bayes Business School, who will be joined for the first segment, dedicated to financial systems and digital transformation, by Paul Sparkes, Commercial Director at iplicit. Mark and Paul's presentation will be followed by an interactive group discussion on the themes raised.
Next, Stuart McKay, a partner at MHA, will conduct an informative session on the fundamentals of VAT and tax for charities. Stuart will delve into the complexities of these topics and highlight the potential pitfalls and associated opportunities.
Lastly, Nicola Ford, Group Director of Finance at Avenues and VODG co-chair, will lead a session focusing on fee uplifts, providing valuable insights and guidance.
Speakers
Draft Programme
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14.00 |
Welcome |
Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG |
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14.05 |
Introductions |
Alison Heustice, Director of Finance at FitzRoy and VODG Co-chair |
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14.10 |
Finance systems and digital transformation |
Mark Salway, Lecturer in Charity Accounting and Financial Management, Bayes Business School, and Paul Sparkes, Commercial Director, iplicit |
|
14.35 |
Finance systems and digital transformation |
Member-led discussion |
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15.00 |
Fundamentals of VAT and tax for charities - pitfalls and opportunities |
Stuart McKay, Partner at MHA |
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15.25 |
Fee uplifts |
Nicola Ford, Group Director of Finance at Avenues and VODG Co-chair |
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15.40 |
Future topics |
Breakout rooms |
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15.55 |
Final round-up and end |
Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG |
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].
