FAITH CHARITIES IN FOCUS

Pursuing excellence in the stewardship of finances, people and property

Saturday 1 February 2025, 09:00 - 13:30

BOOK ONLINE

There are limited places available, so don’t delay in booking your place online:

Tickets available online for £5 when you sign up before 5pm on Friday 24 January. There will be a limited numbers of places available on the door for a £10 cash or card payment fee.

What is this event about?

Hosted by the Woodlands Church Family and the Burton Sweet Charities Team, this event aims to support you to be an excellent trustee, senior leader, staff member or volunteer of a faith charity. Our speakers and resources will help equip you to make the most of the resources entrusted to your care.

What to expect:

Our experienced speakers, including from the Charity Commission for England and Wales, will share information, resources and insights with a focus on the practical issues facing churches and other faith-purpose and faith-motivated charities. The sessions are:

·      Getting the best from your buildings

·      Making good use of financial resources

·      Working well with volunteers

·      Excellence in Trusteeship

·      Panel session – for your questions

There will also be an exhibition space during the event where you can meet experts from various organisations for discussion and advice, as well as take the chance to meet and share your experiences with other delegates.

Download event flyer here.


Event Details

Where?

Woodlands Church, Belgrave Road, Clifton, BS8 2AA (See here for directions and parking details)

When?

Saturday 1 February 2025, 09:00 - 13:30 (Registration and refreshments from 08:30)


Meet the Speakers and Exhibitors

 

Ed Marsh

Senior Charity Adviser, Burton Sweet

Chair of Trustees, Woodlands Church Family

Colette Bennett

Charities Engagement Manager, The Charity Commission for England and Wales

Giles Arnold

Chief Executive, Church Growth Trust

Amelia Glanville

Former Charity Volunteer Manager

Jonathan Lee

Chief Executive Officer, inHope (Bristol)

 
 

Nigel Davies

Director, Association of Church Accountants & Treasurers

Charity Consultant

Josh Kingston

Charities Director, Burton Sweet

 

Read more about our speakers and Exhibitors