BHP Charity Conference 2024

Wednesday 13 November

9am-4.30pm

Horizon Leeds

We’re delighted to be back for this year’s BHP Charity Conference!

This year, our theme is all about embracing change and finding innovative ways to navigate our fast-paced world. We’ve created a programme that tackles the most pressing issues facing charities today.

2024 programme highlights

Our lineup of speakers for the 2024 conference, features both our expert charity team and some fantastic external guest speakers:

• National Lottery Heritage Fund – Heritage 2033, Helen Featherstone, The National Lottery Heritage Fund – What is a funder looking for in terms of good application? Hear how National Lottery Heritage Fund assess applications and learn the do’s and don’ts.

• Risk management in charities, Catherine Rustomji, Partner, Shakespeare Martineau – This session will look at the types of risk, strategies and tools for boards of trustees to consider.

• What does it mean to be a responsible investor?, Gemma Woodward, Head of Responsible Investment and Vanessa Eve, Investment Manager, Quilter Cheviot – Putting responsible investment into perspective, including highlighting some of the greatest misconceptions.

• Under pressure – a guide for charities in financial distress, Dave Broadbent, Partner, Begbies Traynor – From dealing with the “unincorporated headache” to helping those suffering from the “COVID hangover” this discussion should ensure Trustees are aware of their obligations (from a fiduciary duty perspective) as well as covering what options are available to them (should the need arise).

• Post-election employment law priorities: what charity employers need to do and when, Tiggy Clifford, Partner, Torque Law – This session will provide a helpful overview of what to expect in “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation” and provide practical tips and guidance on how employers can prepare now, to protect their organisation.

• Keynote speaker from The Fundraising Regulator – Hear about the Fundraising Regulators role and how they offer support to organisations to build public trust, and the services they provide to ensure the sector meets consistent high standards.

Click here to view the programme

We are thrilled to announce Jan Garrill, Director at Yorkshire Funders has kindly agreed to act as Chair for the event.

Feedback from previous conferences

“A fantastic conference – interesting, informative and inspiring. Already looking forward to next year’s!”

“The BHP Charity Conference is the best of its kind – considered and intelligent agenda, knowledgeable speakers and good presentation and production. I’ll try to attend every year.”

“It’s often difficult to take the time out of your day when we’ve all got so much to do. However, it’s a day very well spent, you’ll pick up tips from the experts as well as delegates who are all in similar positions.”

How to book

This conference is free to attend and we allow a maximum of 3 delegates per charity. This conference is now at full capacity, to add your name to the wait list please email lucy.ellis@bhp.co.uk.