ICAEW Midlands: Business bitesize | 2025

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Midlands Region

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11:00BST

Schedule Description: Business bitesize provides updates to members in business and industry across the Midlands on key issues in employment law, access to finance, and sus

CPD hours: 2.5

Zoom Passcode: eleanor.sainsbury@icaew.com

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Business bitesize provides updates to members in business and industry across the Midlands on key issues in employment law, access to finance, and sustainability. Expert speakers and interactive sessions provide valuable learning and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with professionals and gain practical knowledge.

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ICAEW Midlands: Business bitesize | 2025

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ICAEW Midlands: Business bitesize | Virtual | 5 June 2025

No Charge

Available

Virtual

Midlands Region

Jun

Thu

08:30

11:00 BST

Schedule Type Title: Weekdays

Schedule Description: Business bitesize provides updates to members in business and industry across the Midlands on key issues in employment law, access to finance, and sus

Sessions: 1

Session Hours: 2.50

CPD hours: 2.5

Zoom Passcode: eleanor.sainsbury@icaew.com

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Business bitesize provides updates to members in business and industry across the Midlands on key issues in employment law, access to finance, and sustainability. Expert speakers and interactive sessions provide valuable learning and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with professionals and gain practical knowledge.

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05/06/2025 \| 08:30 - 11:00	Virtual

Event Information

Stay informed and connect with experts at the ICAEW Midlands Business bitesize event, focusing on key issues for accountants in business and industry.

This virtual event offers focused sessions on three critical areas: employment law, access to finance, and sustainability. Tailored for accountants, the event provides valuable knowledge and opportunities to connect with industry professionals. Attend the full session or select the specific topics relevant to your needs.

Why attend?

Employment law updates | Understand the implications of upcoming changes in employment law and the necessary steps for your business to adapt.
Access to finance | Learn from experts about various investment avenues to support business growth and development.
Sustainability strategies | Discover how to integrate environmental and social considerations into your decision-making and reporting processes.
CPD opportunity | Gain essential Continuing Professional Development on relevant and timely topics.
Networking | Connect with fellow professionals in the accounting field across the Midlands.
Flexible participation | Choose to attend the entire event or individual sessions based on your interests.

Who should attend?

This event is designed for:

Accountants working in industry and commerce.
Finance professionals seeking to stay updated on key business issues.
Individuals interested in practical insights into employment law, finance, and sustainability.
Professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and network within the accounting community.

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Event Organiser - Eleanor Sainsbury

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telephone number +44 (0)1772 540 511

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Please note that the programme is subject to change

Time	Session
08:30	Chair to introduce event and speakers
08:40	First presentation – Alice Kinder - Employment law update
09:15	Q&A with first speaker
09:25	Second presentation – Tracy Sherratt – Access to finance in the Midlands
10:00	Q&A with second speaker
10:10	Third speaker presentation – Sarah Reay – Building sustainability into your business
10:45	Q&A with third speaker
10:55	Chair will wrap up session for close at 11:00

About the speakers

	Simon Gray \| ICAEW Head of Business \| Chairperson
	Alice Kinder \| Employment Legal Director \| Bexley Beaumont Alice Kinder is an experienced Legal Director in the Employment Team at Bexley Beaumont. Alice’s people-focused, balanced and practical approach has established her as a trusted advisor on employment matters, known for delivering clear and straightforward guidance that protects her clients’ interests and promotes fair and inclusive work environments. Alice offers comprehensive support to employers at every stage of the employment lifecycle. She advises on key HR matters, including drafting and reviewing employment contracts and policies, handling disciplinary and grievance procedures, managing discrimination claims, and navigating the complexities of TUPE. She also provides specialist guidance on projects including change management programmes, corporate transactions, and large-scale redundancies. Alice has successfully represented clients in Employment Tribunal claims, securing positive outcomes while minimising distress and disruption. In addition to her advisory work, Alice offers tailored training sessions on employment practice and equality, diversity and inclusion. Alice’s expertise is enhanced by her experience as a Board director and visiting lecturer. These roles have strengthened her ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple terms while offering advice that is grounded in real-world scenarios.
	Tracy Sherratt \| West Midlands Senior Manager \| British Business Bank  Tracy is a Senior Manager for the UK Network covering the West Midlands. The UK Network seeks to enhance business finance ecosystems across the UK so smaller businesses, wherever they are, can grow and prosper. It also helps the Bank develop a deeper understanding of small business finance markets in all parts of the UK so that, ultimately, the Bank can improve its support to smaller businesses everywhere.  Tracy joined the British Business Bank from BCRS Business Loans, where she focused on supporting SME’s providing funding solutions as a business development manager as well as engaging with local authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships and other Key Business Introducers.   Prior to that, Tracy built her career in Personal and Business banking spending 10 years with Barclays covering the West Midlands area.
	Sarah Reay \| Climate Change Manager \| ICAEW

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Life Member	No Charge
Associated Bodies	No Charge
Affiliate Members	No Charge

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	Simon Gray \| ICAEW Head of Business \| Chairperson
	Alice Kinder \| Employment Legal Director \| Bexley Beaumont Alice Kinder is an experienced Legal Director in the Employment Team at Bexley Beaumont. Alice’s people-focused, balanced and practical approach has established her as a trusted advisor on employment matters, known for delivering clear and straightforward guidance that protects her clients’ interests and promotes fair and inclusive work environments. Alice offers comprehensive support to employers at every stage of the employment lifecycle. She advises on key HR matters, including drafting and reviewing employment contracts and policies, handling disciplinary and grievance procedures, managing discrimination claims, and navigating the complexities of TUPE. She also provides specialist guidance on projects including change management programmes, corporate transactions, and large-scale redundancies. Alice has successfully represented clients in Employment Tribunal claims, securing positive outcomes while minimising distress and disruption. In addition to her advisory work, Alice offers tailored training sessions on employment practice and equality, diversity and inclusion. Alice’s expertise is enhanced by her experience as a Board director and visiting lecturer. These roles have strengthened her ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple terms while offering advice that is grounded in real-world scenarios.
	Tracy Sherratt \| West Midlands Senior Manager \| British Business Bank  Tracy is a Senior Manager for the UK Network covering the West Midlands. The UK Network seeks to enhance business finance ecosystems across the UK so smaller businesses, wherever they are, can grow and prosper. It also helps the Bank develop a deeper understanding of small business finance markets in all parts of the UK so that, ultimately, the Bank can improve its support to smaller businesses everywhere.  Tracy joined the British Business Bank from BCRS Business Loans, where she focused on supporting SME’s providing funding solutions as a business development manager as well as engaging with local authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships and other Key Business Introducers.   Prior to that, Tracy built her career in Personal and Business banking spending 10 years with Barclays covering the West Midlands area.
	Sarah Reay \| Climate Change Manager \| ICAEW