Managing in Challenging Times

Planning for the future of Charities in the economic downturn

Wednesday 17th March 2010, 5.30pm-8.30pm (including a light tea)
Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster LA1 1TX

This conference is for Managers and Trustees who are thinking about the future of their organisation and the effects of the economic downturn. The evening will enable you to:
• Look at planning ahead despite future uncertainties
• Consider how best to protect your organisations’ finances
• Focus the work of your Trustee group

Keynote:
• How is the Economic Downturn Affecting Charities?
Neville Brownlee, the Charity Commission

Workshops:
• Strategic Management - planning ahead in an uncertain climate
led by Alan Lawrie
• The role of the Trustee Chair in a challenging climate
led by Jean Laurie, Chair of the Dukes Theatre
• Financial Health; questions Trustees need to ask
led by Tracy Harkin, the Charity Commission

Alan Lawrie has written numerous publications for the Directory of Social Change including, “Surviving Contracts” and “Business and Strategic Planning”.
Jean Laurie has a broad range of experience including economic regeneration, the arts, transport and working for a variety of government departments including most recently, the Homes & Communities Agency.Neville Brownlee is a Senior Manager, and Tracy Harking is a Senior Researcher with the Charity Commission.

Cost: Lancaster District CVS are offering a THREE for the price of ONE deal for each organisation. Prices range from £10 - £40 depending on your organisation’s income.

Bookings: please contact janeattfield@lancastercvs.org.uk to book your places.