VODG Operations Directors' Professional Network Meeting | March 2025

The next meeting of the Operations Directors’ professional network is now open for booking.

Katie Farmer, Partner, and Rosie Brown, Associate, at Trowers and Hamlins, will lead a session on clawback clauses, discussing their importance and implications. This will be followed by a presentation from Efa Gough, Policy Adviser at the Local Government Association, who will explore the practical implications of devolved government, shedding light on how these changes will affect local operations and governance.

After a short break, Rhidian Hughes, Chief Executive at VODG, will deliver an insightful policy update, highlighting key developments and changes that will impact members.

The co-chairs will then initiate a discussion on future topics of interest, paving the way for ongoing dialogue and collaboration in upcoming events. 

Speakers

Katie Farmer

Katie Farmer

Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

Rosie Brown

Rosie Brown

Associate, Trowers & Hamlins

Efa Gough

Efa Gough

Policy Adviser – Devolution and Local Growth, Local Government Association

Rhidian Hughes

Rhidian Hughes

Chief Executive, Voluntary Organisations Disability Group

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Programme

14.00
VODG Welcome Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG
14.05 Introductions Co-chairs
14.10 Clawback Clauses Katie Farmer, Partner, and Rosie Brown, Associate at Trowers and Hamlins
14.40 The practical implications of devolved government Efa Gough, Policy Adviser – Devolution and Local Growth at Local Government Association
15.10 Break
15.20 Policy Update Rhidian Hughes, Chief Executive at VODG
15.50 Future Topics Co-chairs
15.55 Final Roundup Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG
16.00 End
 

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].

Join the Operations Directors' Professional Network

The operations directors' network provides colleagues a secure space to discuss pertinent issues and topics via our online forum, to upload documents and to view the lastest network events. 

Meet the VODG Operations Director's Co-Chairs 

Join us at our quarterly operations directors' member meetings, chaired by leaders from across our membership.

Angela Murphy

Angela Murphy

Chief Executive, Fitzroy

Dan Gower-Smith

Dan Gower-Smith

Group Director Operations , Avenues