Finance Directors Update Course for Not-for-Profit Organisations – September 2026
We are pleased to introduce our first FD Update course for not-for-profit organisations.
Join MHA’s charity, tax, VAT and advisory specialists for a comprehensive three-hour update covering the most important strategic, economic, regulatory and financial developments affecting the sector today. From the evolving economic outlook and the implications of the Employment Rights Bill to Charity SORP developments, VAT considerations and tax planning opportunities, this webinar will provide practical insights to help you make informed decisions for your organisation.
This inaugural FD Update will take a strategic view of the challenges and opportunities facing not for profits, helping finance leaders understand what is changing, what actions they should be taking now, and how to prepare for the future.
Agenda
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome and Introductions | Stuart McKay |
| 09:05 – 09:30 | State of the Charity Sector: Key Strategic Challenges and Opportunities • Sector outlook • New charity thresholds and regulatory developments • Strategic considerations for charity leaders |
Sudhir Singh |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Economic Update: What Finance Leaders Need to Know • UK economic outlook • Inflation and interest rates • Impact on fundraising, cost pressures and financial planning |
Martyn Gordon |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Preparing for the New Charities SORP and Reporting Changes • Impact reporting • Reserves reporting • Governance and risk register considerations • Narrative reporting developments |
Stuart McKay |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | Employment Rights Bill: Implications for Charities • Key developments • Workforce and HR considerations • Financial implications and risk management |
Richard Maitland |
| 10:50 – 11:10 | Tax Update for Charities • Charity and non-charity investments • Primary purpose trading considerations • R&D tax relief updates for trading subsidiaries • Common areas of tax risk |
Steve Haywood |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | VAT Update for Charities • Key VAT developments • Common VAT challenges and opportunities • Sector-specific considerations |
Sue Rathmell
Michael-Samuel Bryan |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Global Mobility & International Tax Considerations • International operations and workforce issues • Short-term business visitors • International tax risks for larger charities |
James Smith |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Live Q&A Panel Discussion | All speakers, chaired by Stuart McKay |
Whether you are responsible for financial strategy, governance, reporting or risk management, this webinar will equip you with practical guidance and expert insight to support your organisation in the months ahead.
Who should attend?
Finance Directors, CFOs, Heads of Finance, Directors of Finance & Resources, CEOs and senior finance decision-makers across charities and not-for-profit organisations.
CPD
Attendees will receive a CPD certificate following the event.
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