HFMA Charitable Funds Conference 2008

2 October 2008
Venue:
Holiday Inn Kensington Forum
Overview:

Charitable Funds are a key area of NHS finance and it is an area which has experienced significant change over the last few years.  The end of dual regulation, the introduction of the Charities Act and SORP 2005 reporting have all been issues with which finance staff have had to come to terms.

This one-day conference will look at all of the key issues and in particular the guidance produced by the Charity Commission to help finance staff.  There will also be an interactive workshop session to allow in-depth discussion and analysis of the major subject areas facing finance staff who deal with Charitable Funds.

This programme aims to provide:

The latest thinking on charitable funds

First-hand information from the Charity Commission

Practical guidance and discussion of key issues An opportunity to network

Who should attend?

This event is essential for all Finance Staff in SHAs, NHS Trusts, Foundation Trusts and Primary Care Trusts with a responsibility for Charitable Funds.

Agenda:

  • 02/10/2008
    • 9:30 AM
      • Registration & Coffee
    • 9:55 AM
      • Chairman's Introduction & Welcome
    • 10:00 AM
      • Keynote Address

        Key developments with particular reference to NHS Charities
        Beryl Hobson, Head of Large Charities Division, Charity Commission

    • 10:30 AM
    • 11:00 AM
      • Coffee
    • 11:15 AM
    • 11:45 AM
    • 12:30 PM
      • Lunch
    • 1:30 PM
    • 2:00 PM
      • Workshop Session

        Workshop A - Tax and accounts
        The opportunity to share in discussion your issues to do with gift aid, VAT and the charities SORP and other tax and accounting issues with HMRC and Commission representatives.

    • 2:45 PM
      • Coffee / Transfer
    • 3:00 PM
      • Workshop Session

        Workshop B - Good governance
        The opportunity to discuss with Alex Young of the Charity Commission issues worrying you in the governance of your charity and to share experiences and problems with colleagues and find practical solutions.

    • 3:45 PM
      • Feedback & Summary
Rates:
STANDARD Online Rate: £329.00
PARTNER Online Rate: £259.00

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