BHP Charity Conference
Wednesday 12 November 2025
9am – 4.00pm
Horizon Leeds
We’re delighted to invite you to the return of our annual BHP Charity Conference – a day designed to inform, inspire and connect charity professionals across the sector.
Theme: The Power to Thrive – Stronger Charities for a Changing World
This year’s programme is packed with expert insights, practical takeaways and fresh thinking to help your charity navigate change and build resilience.
What’s New?
We’ve refreshed the format based on your feedback!
Alongside our three keynote speakers, we’re introducing five breakout sessions, each offering a choice of three themed streams:
- People – Leadership, culture and teams
- Finance & Investment – Financial resilience, technical updates and key tax and VAT updates
- Strategy & Governance – Future-proofing and good governance
Choose the sessions that matter most to you and tailor your experience, whether you’re a Trustee, finance lead, CEO, or part of a charity team, there’s something here for everyone.
Why Attend?
- Gain practical insights from sector experts
- Explore key issues facing charities today
- Networking with peers
- Leave with ideas and tools to help your charity thrive
What to expect
Our line-up of speakers for the 2025 conference features both our expert charity team and some fantastic external guest speakers including:
The Power to Thrive: Stronger Charities for a Changing World – Ben Robinson, Centre for Social Justice
Following the CSJ’s Underfunded and Overlooked and Supercharging Philanthropy reports the CSJ is actively campaigning for much needed change in the charity sector. This session will cover the CSJ’s findings concerning the charity sector, what change is possible, and what the CSJ should focus on next.
The Power of self leadership – Thriving in times of change – Michelle Mook, Pro- Development (UK) Ltd
In a world where external challenges continue to test the strength of our charities, how we lead ourselves matters as much as how we lead others. Michelle will share stories, tools and insights to help you recognise and challenge the inner voice that holds you back.
Beyond the Box: Recruiting Trustees for Stronger, Smarter Boards – Paula Barber, Hamilton Barber Recruitment
A charity is only as strong as its board. Too often, recruitment relies on familiar networks, leaving gaps in skills, perspective, and engagement. This session shows how to think beyond the box—finding trustees with the right mix of skills, values, and experience to bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and strengthen your board’s impact.
Click here to view the full programme.
To book
Booking is now open. The conference is free to attend and we allow a maximum of 3 delegates per charity. Click here to book your place.
We would love for you to join us!
