Online event
Join us for a practical online conference exploring the future of charity income generation. As charities face increasing financial pressure and a changing fundraising landscape, organisations are looking for new and sustainable ways to diversify income, engage supporters, and build long-term resilience.
Whether you work in finance, fundraising, leadership, or operations, this conference will provide valuable insight into how charities can adapt, innovate, and create more sustainable income streams for the future.
Why should I attend?
Please see the full programme below, but as a summary we will be covering:
- Philanthropy and diversifying charity income
- Earned income and social enterprise: What charities can realistically sell in 2026
- Making charity savings easier: Turning savings into progress
- Digital and influencer fundraising
- The next generation of giving: Engaging tomorrow's supporters
When and where?
- Tuesday 20 October
- 09:30-16:00
- Location: Online via Zoom Events
How do I book?
Book below. You'll receive updated event information approximately one week prior to the event date.
Who should attend?
This event is appropriate for whole finance departments, fundraising, leadership, and operations teams.
About CFG events and membership
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CFG events, training and members' meetings can count towards your continuous professional development (CPD), and this event could provide you with 5 hours of CPD. For more details contact your association or email events@cfg.org.uk.
Programme
| 09:30-09:35 | Chair's welcome |
| 09:35-10:20 |
Philanthropy and diversifying charity income As traditional funding becomes more challenging, charities are looking at new ways to create stable and sustainable income. This session will explore how philanthropy, including major donors and trusts, can help charities diversify their income, improve long-term financial planning, and build greater resilience for the future. Diccon Thornely, Audit Partner, HW Fisher Sujit Peris, charity sector consultant |
| 10:20-10:35 | Coffee break |
| 10:35-11:20 |
Earned income and social enterprise: What charities can realistically sell in 2026 Many charities are exploring new ways to generate income beyond fundraising and grants. This session will look at how charities can earn income through services, training, digital products, partnerships, and trading activities, while staying true to their mission. We’ll discuss practical ideas, risks to consider, and real examples of charities successfully creating new income streams. |
| 11:20-11:35 | Coffee break |
| 11:35-12:20 |
Making charity savings easier: Turning savings into progress Managing charity savings should be simple, secure, and aligned with a charity’s values. In this session, we'll share how charities can make managing savings easier, reduce administration, and support good financial governance through digital tools, ethical banking options, and tailored customer support. |
| 12:20-13:45 | Lunch break |
| 13:45-14:30 |
Digital and influencer fundraising Social media and online communities are changing the way charities connect with supporters. This session will explore how charities can use digital fundraising, influencers, and creator partnerships to reach new audiences, engage younger supporters, and run successful campaigns online, even with limited budgets. |
| 14:30-14:45 | Coffee break |
| 14:45-15:30 |
The next generation of giving: Engaging tomorrow’s supporters How younger generations choose to support charities is changing rapidly. In this interactive panel, Lloyds Bank and charity guests will discuss the latest trends in digital giving, donor behaviour, and online payments, and share practical ways charities can make donating easier, build trust, and connect with the next generation of supporters. |
| 15:30-15:45 | Chair's summary and close of conference |
20/10/2026
09:30 - 15:45
5.00 CPD Approved