Join us at this year’s Large Charities Conference, an essential event for nonprofit finance professionals dedicated to advancing their missions.
Designed specifically for large charities, this conference offers a valuable platform to connect with peers, exchange best practices, and explore innovative approaches to delivering greater social impact. Key topics include leading finance teams through organisational restructuring, building long-term financial sustainability, and harnessing the potential of AI.
Hear from leading experts, gain practical insights you can apply immediately, and collaborate with fellow professionals to address the sector’s most pressing challenges.
When and where?
- Thursday 24th September
- 09:00-14:00
- Location: Mills & Reeve, 24 King William Street, London EC4R 9AT
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.
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 three hours of CPD. For more details contact your association or email events@cfg.org.uk.
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08:30 - 09:00 |
Registration and Breakfast |
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09:00 – 09:05 |
Chair’s Welcome and Introduction |
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09:05 – 09:50 |
Session 1 – Building a financially sustainable organisation This session will cover a case study with a strong track record of financial and operational management. This includes increasing reserves, launching significant investment programmes, and maintaining a commitment to the Real Living Wage. The speaker will cover the difficult decisions that have been navigated, including the closure of services, the delivery of redundancy programmes, and a substantial reduction in the property portfolio. Speaker will also include how to align financial planning more closely with strategy and impact, ensuring that these considerations are fully integrated and inform decision-making at every level. |
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09:50 – 10:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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10:00 – 10:45 |
Session 2 – Panel Discussion – AI for Good? How to manage risk and maximise impact in charities This panel will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming charity work, from improving operational efficiency to reshaping service delivery and supporter engagement. Experts will discuss practical applications of AI, alongside the risks it introduces around data protection, ethics, and governance. Panellists will examine the potential impact of AI on income generation, including fundraising and cost efficiencies, and how organisations can balance innovation with mission, ensuring AI enhances outcomes without compromising human centred support. |
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10:45 – 11:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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11:00 – 11:45 |
Session 3 – Leading a finance team through a restructure during a time of financial constraints This session will share learnings from leading a finance team through an organisational restructure and maintaining business continuity with reduced headcount. The speaker will reflect on the challenges of balancing team wellbeing with the need to sustain essential operations. Speaker will also share experiences in attracting and retaining talent in a resource constrained environment and working effectively with volunteers. The session will draw on the positive impacts of a Finance Improvement Programme focused on continuous improvement alongside a broader change programme driving larger-scale transformation. Sarah Love, Deputy CFO – Finance Operations, Oxfam GB |
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11:45 – 12:00 |
Address from the host and Chait’s summary |
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12:00 – 14:00 |
Networking lunch |
24/09/2026
09:00 - 14:00
Mills & Reeve
3.00 CPD Approved