VODG Finance Directors' Professional Network Meeting | March 2025

We are delighted to invite you to the next meeting of Finance Directors' professional network.

The increases in National Insurance Contributions and the National Minimum Wage, fee uplifts and VAT are just some of the many financial challenges facing members at this time. In recognition of the pressures that Finance Directors are under, at this meeting we will be providing a safe space for members to share their biggest challenges with their peers, to discuss their impact, share different approaches and experiences and perhaps open up pathways to solutions.

In addition, Stuart McKay, Partner at MHA will be providing an update on financial matters affecting members, in particular, cost pressures.

This is sure to be a very valuable meeting, so don't delay in securing your place.

Speakers

Stuart McKay

Stuart McKay

Partner, MHA

Find out more

Charlotte  Clayson

Charlotte Clayson

Partner, Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Find out more

Laura Welchew

Laura Welchew

Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

 

Programme

10.00 VODG Welcome Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG
10.05 Introductions Co-chairs
10.10 Finance challenges Member discussion
10.50 A comprehensive update on key financial matters affecting members Stuart McKay, Partner at MHA
11.20 Living Wage, National Insurance, and challenges to Commissioner's decisions on Uplifts Charlotte Clayson and Laura Welchew, Partners at Trowers & Hamlins
11.50 Topics for future meetings VODG Co-chairs 
11.55 Final Roundup Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG
12.00 End

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].

Network Co-Chair

Alison Heustice

Alison Heustice

Director of Finance , FitzRoy

Nicola Ford

Nicola Ford

Group Director of Finance, Avenues Group

Sanjay Shah

Sanjay Shah

Director of Finance & Housing, Certitude London