Charities Conference
Thursday 14 March 2024 | 9.30 am – 2.00 pm
The Signet Library, Edinburgh
The WS Society’s legal education programme begins on 14 March 2024 with the popular Charities Conference. The event brings together charity lawyers, charity trustees and charity professionals to explore the latest themes in charity law, governance and policy. We will be joined by expert speakers from across the UK to explore topics including the motivational drive to legacy through charity and the implications of source of wealth on charity governance, as well as a roundup of legislative and practice matters. Book now to secure your place.
Speakers:
Gavin McEwan WS, Partner, Turcan Connell (Conference Chair)
Simon Steeden, Partner, Bates Wells
Katherine Crawford, Chief Executive, Age Scotland
Jenny Ebbage, Trustee, Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland
Kelly Adams & Thomas Bright, Head of Non-Profit Team & Senior Manager, RSM
Dr John Picton, Reader in Law, University of Manchester
Julie Hutchison WS, Charities Specialist, LGT Wealth Management
Sessions:
Election law and the third sector.
Reflections on a career in the third sector and ambitions for Age Scotland.
Reflections and a charity law wish list from a Trustee.
Update from a charity auditor: financial reporting, risk and governance
The boundaries of philanthropy – the National Fund case.
Sources of wealth - implications for modern charity governance.
Delegate rates:
- Writer to the Signet: £120 plus VAT
- Standard rate: £150 plus VAT
- Student/Trainee solicitor: £80 plus VAT
All rates include lunch and refreshments at the Signet Library
CPD: 3 hours (Law Society of Scotland).
For more information, please contact Sophie Mills.
Book your tickets now and join us for this engaging and popular event. With thanks to conference sponsors, LGT Wealth Management.
