In-person event
As charities continue to navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain environment, effective risk management and resilience has never been more critical. CFG's Risk Conference 2026 will bring together leading experts and sector professionals to discuss the most significant risk and compliance challenges facing charities today. A specialist exhibition will also provide access to practical tools, solutions, and expert advice to support your organisation's resilience. Join us to gain valuable insights, connect with peers, and prepare your organisation for the challenges ahead.
Why should I attend?
Please see the full programme below, but as a summary we will be covering:
- Emerging risks and opportunities shaping charity resilience in 2026
- Navigating the legal risks of AI, data and social media
- Banking on resilience: Managing cyber risks
- Building a risk-aware culture: Making risk everyone's responsibility
- When things go wrong: Managing serious incidents with confidence
- Lessons from the front line - What we've learned from managing real risks
When and where?
- Tuesday 23 November
- 08:30-16:00
- Location: Farrer & Co, 66 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LH
How do I book?
Book below. You'll receive updated event information approximately one week prior to the event date.
If you are a corporate partner and would like to attend, please contact us at events@cfg.org.uk.
Who should attend?
This event is appropriate for whole finance departments including Finance directors, managers and accountants, as well as Leadership and Operations Teams.
About CFG events and membership
Becoming a CFG member gives you access to exclusive benefits including event discounts, so find out more about CFG Membership before you book. Association of Independent Museums members can register for free CFG membership through our partnership.
CFG events, training and members' meetings can count towards your continuous professional development (CPD), and this event could provide you with 6 hours of CPD. For more details contact your association or email events@cfg.org.uk.
Programme
| 08:30-9:00 | Registration and exhibition |
| 09:00-09:05 | Chair's welcome |
| 09:05-09:45 |
Emerging risks and opportunities shaping charity resilience in 2026 As charities navigate AI, digital disruption, financial uncertainty, regulatory change, sustainability pressures and evolving workforce expectations, how can they stay ahead? This session explores the emerging risks shaping 2026 and shows how leaders can turn uncertainty into opportunity. Hear practical insights, including a real-life charity case study, and leave with strategies to strengthen governance, build resilience and adapt with confidence. Access Insurance |
| 09:45-10:25 |
Navigating the legal risks of AI, data and social media From AI avatars and deepfakes to data security and viral social media crises, charities face a rapidly evolving digital risk landscape. This session examines the latest legal and governance challenges, sharing practical advice on managing AI responsibly, protecting sensitive information and responding effectively when digital risks threaten your organisation's reputation. Farrer & Co |
| 10:25-10:55 |
Break and exhibition
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| 10:55-11:35 |
Banking on resilience: Managing cyber risks Charities are increasingly targeted by sophisticated digital fraud and cybercrime, putting finances, operations and donor trust at risk. In this session, we'll explore today's evolving threat landscape from a banking and cyber security perspective. Drawing on real-world examples, we'll examine AI-enabled fraud, deepfakes, payment scams, business email compromise, insider threats and supplier vulnerabilities. You'll leave with practical steps to strengthen your charity's cyber resilience, protect financial assets, and prepare your organisation to respond quickly and effectively when incidents occur. Barclays |
| 11:35-12:15 |
Building a risk-aware culture: Making risk everyone's responsibility Effective risk management starts with culture. This session explores how charities can embed risk awareness across their organisation, empowering staff, volunteers and trustees to identify, escalate and manage risks before they become crises. Hear practical examples of how charities are creating open cultures where learning, challenge and innovation can thrive. |
| 12:15-13:25 | Lunch and exhibition |
| 13:25-14:05 |
When things go wrong: Managing serious incidents with confidence This practical session will explore how charities can respond quickly, fairly and in line with Charity Commission expectations. Covering disciplinary investigations, suspension and key employment law considerations, alongside trustee duties, regulatory reporting and the latest Charity Commission guidance, you'll learn how to identify reportable incidents, conduct fair and robust investigations, and fulfil your legal obligations. Leave with the knowledge and confidence to manage serious incidents effectively, protect your people and reputation, and maintain public trust. Mills and Reeve |
| 14:05-14:35 |
Break and exhibition |
| 14:35-15:15 |
Panel Discussion: Lessons from the front line - What we've learned from managing real risks No two charities face risk in exactly the same way, but every organisation has valuable lessons to share. In this panel, charity leaders will discuss the real risks they've face, from cyber incidents and funding uncertainty to safeguarding concerns, reputational challenges and organisational change. Panellists will share what happened, how they responded, what they'd do differently and the practical lessons they've taken forward. |
| 15:15-15:55 |
Closing plenary |
| 15:55-16:00 |
Chair's summary and end of conference |
Hosted by
23/11/2026
08:30 - 16:00
Farrer & Co LLP
6.00 CPD Approved