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LBMW LLP constantly design consultations, conferences, seminars and other events to assist education administrators and schools in every aspect of their work. Many are free, for the larger events a charge is made. If you would like to have your name on the mailing list for notification and personal invitations to our future events, please click here.
09 July 2020
Zoom Webinar
Charities Act Reports – do they add value? – WEBINAR 9th July 10:30 am
Charities Act Report – How to Add Value
Charities Act Reports are so much more than just an inconvenience. Get them right and they can often add value to your transaction.
Join the expert teams at LBMW and Gilmartin Ley for a joint webinar on how a Charities Act Report can help you to get the best value for your charity property. Using real-life case studies, the webinar will focus on what a Charities Act Report is, why it is required, and how obtaining one can allow the value of your charity assets to be maximised and guide your decision making.
The team
Nishita Gudka – Partner - LBMW LLP. Nishita advises charity clients on all property matters including acquisitions and disposals of land as well as portfolio management for charities with multi-million pound investment portfolios. She understands the complexities in dealing with the Charities Act and has particular experience in advising on the nature of governing documents and trust deeds with respect to land holdings.
Jane Grenfell – Charities Manager – LBMW LLP. Jane worked for 28 years at the Charity Commission where she was Head of Policy and Guidance, Head of Registration, Head of Outreach and Visits, Head of Schools and Education and Deputy Head of Armed Forces Charities. In her current role, Jane advises on a wide range of charity issues in collaboration with the solicitors in the EEC department. Jane advises charities and not-for-profit organisations on incorporation, governing documents and objects and Charity Commission schemes.
James Gilmartin – Managing Director – Gilmartin Ley. James is a property consultant and valuer who has particular experience with religious and institutional property. He assists charities in getting best value from property disposals and acquisitions and is familiar with preparing Qualified Surveyors Reports in order to comply with the Charities Act.
29 September 2020
LBMW's offices: 1 The Sanctuary, Westminster
Charities’ Safeguarding and Serious Incident Reporting Masterclass
This whole day course will enable trustees to look in detail at safeguarding risks in charities and at how and when to make a Serious Incident report. Featuring interactive sessions to test how to apply the principles, it is an excellent opportunity to brush up your skill-set and to re-assure yourselves that you are complying with your Regulator's expectations. with Jane Grenfell and the LBMW team.
13 October 2020
Westminster Central Hall
9th LBMW SCHOOLS CONFERENCE
COVID 19 POSTPONEMENT - this will be re-announced in 2021 The annual prestige Conference for all education sectors. Save the date now.
09 December 2020
LBMW's offices: 1 The Sanctuary, Westminster
Financial Controls for Charities
You don’t have to be an accountant to be a trustee but you do need to ensure that the controls over your charity's money are effective and robust. This seminar is designed to enable trustees to have confidence that they have the correct procedures in place to protect themselves and their charity from fraud or the misapplication of funds. With Jane Grenfell and the LBMW team.
27 May 2021
LBMW's offices: 1 The Sanctuary, Westminster
Charity Masterclass: The six essential duties of a Trustee
This whole day course will enable trustees to look in detail at each of the key duties identified by the Charity Commission. Featuring interactive sessions to test how to apply the principles of each duty, it is an enjoyable way to brush up your skill-set and to re-assure yourselves that you are complying with your Regulator's expectations. Jane Grenfell and the LBMW team.
02 June 2021
London and the North (t.b.a.)
Charities Conference (London)
POSTPONED details to be announced - expert speakers on all aspects of charity operation and regulation, guest speakers, and prestigious venues in London (2nd June) and the North (4th June). Special input for Islamic charities alongside general charity practice. POSTPONED - A NEW DATE WILL BE ADVISED AS SOON AS AVAILABLE. PLEASE CLICK BOOK NOW LINK TO REGISTER INTEREST.
04 June 2021
Leeds - Aspire Centre
Charities Conference (the North)
POSTPONED details to be announced - expert speakers on all aspects of charity operation and regulation, guest speakers, and prestigious venues in London (2nd June) and the North (4th June). Special input for Islamic charities alongside general charity practice. POSTPONED - A NEW DATE WILL BE ADVISED AS SOON AS AVAILABLE. PLEASE CLICK BOOK NOW LINK TO REGISTER INTEREST.
01 July 2021
LBMW's offices: 1 The Sanctuary, Westminster
POSTPONED Charity Trustees’ duties – Managing charity assets
An opportunity for trustees to find out how they should be managing the land and other property of their charity, including managing and protecting its reputation. This seminar allows for a more in-depth look at two of the essential duties of a trustee - Managing your charity's resources responsibly and acting with reasonable care and skill. With Jane Grenfell and the LBMW team