ICAEW Midlands: Charity and not-for-profit insight group | 2026

ICAEW Midlands: Charity and not-for-profit insight group | 2026

No Charge
Available
Virtual
East Midlands
Midlands Region
Mar
5
Thu
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Nov
17
Tue
09:30
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AM
10:30GMT
Schedule Description: This confidential, virtual insight group is specifically designed for ICAEW members who are involved in advising, working, or volunteering within the
CPD hours: 1 hr
Zoom Passcode: [email protected]

Description

This confidential, virtual insight group is specifically designed for ICAEW members who are involved in advising, working, or volunteering within the charitable or not-for-profit sector across the Midlands. It offers a flexible, participant-led forum for open discussion, advice-seeking, and networking with like-minded professionals.

Please choose from the dates below to view more details.
9 September 2026 | Virtual  Book here
17 November 2026 | Virtual  Book here

Event Information

This virtual insight group is a dedicated forum, tailored exclusively for ICAEW members involved in advising, working, or volunteering within the charitable or not-for-profit sector across the Midlands.

It provides a confidential and non-judgemental space for open discussion, advice-seeking, and networking with like-minded professionals who understand the unique financial and operational challenges of the sector. The sessions are participant-led and designed to act as a valuable sounding board for your professional challenges and innovative ideas.

Who Should Attend?

This group is essential for ICAEW members seeking to exchange best practices, gain fresh perspectives, and grow their professional network within the charitable sector. Attendees typically include:

  • ICAEW members advising, working, or volunteering in the charitable or not-for-profit sector.
  • Practitioners advising organisations operating in the sector.
  • Finance Directors and Senior Finance Professionals working within organisations in the sector.
  • Members holding non-executive roles within sector organisations.
  • Trustees and those volunteering in a financial or operational capacity for these organisations.

Why Attend?

Our insight groups are built on the principles of flexibility and peer support. By attending, you will benefit from:

  • Valuable sounding board | Discuss professional challenges and ideas in a supportive, confidential environment.
  • Flexible and participant-led | There is no fixed agenda (unless requested). We encourage you to actively contribute by sharing experiences and suggesting discussion topics.
  • Open dialogue | Gain the freedom to speak openly, seek advice on pressing issues, and brainstorm solutions with experienced peers.
  • Networking and exchange | Excellent opportunities to grow your network, exchange best practices, and gain fresh perspectives that benefit both you and your organisation.

Previous topics have included:

  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Doing more with less
  • Challenges and highlights within local charity
  • Trustee recruitment

Share, learn, and support each other in navigating the distinctive landscape of the charity and not-for-profit sector.

The meetings are chaired by Elliot Harris FCA DChA.

Delegates will be sent joining instructions after registration.

Event enquiries

Should you experience any difficulties booking onto the event, please go to our events support page - how to book. If you need assistance making a booking, please contact the Events Information team who will be happy to support with the online booking process.

Just click contact us.

Your local event organiser will also be able to assist with any last minute questions if you are unable to reach our Events Information team.

Event Organiser - Eleanor Sainsbury

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Our chair

Elliot Harris FCA DChA

Elliot Harris is an experienced chartered accountant with a career in the profession of over 45 years of which 30 years was as a partner with Chantrey Vellacott before their merger with Moore Stephens in 2015. He moved from being a General Practitioner working with the SME and Charities Sector to an Audit Specialist with clients in a whole raft of business sectors ranging from Manufacturing, Engineering , wholesaling and retailing to specialist clients ranging from architects and solicitors through to the music industry.

Having qualified with a small three partner practice in Liverpool, he moved to London joining Hill Vellacott as an audit senior progressing to audit manager then running the firm’s training arm. In 1984 he moved up to the firm’s Leicester Office becoming a partner in 1985 progressing to Senior Partner of the Midlands Group and becoming a non-exec member of the firm’s management team. Following the merger with Moore Stephens, Elliot left the profession to set up his own consultancy working with charities and SME’s on their long term strategy and governance.

Among his other activities he was a member of the ICAEW Disciplinary Panel for 10 years (the last three chairing tribunals) and also for 12 years a Governor of Leicester College, one of the top 10 Further Education Colleges in size in the country. He was also one of the first people in the country to be awarded the ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting.

In April 2023, Elliot became Chair of UK Business Advisors, a nationwide network of independent consultants.

Charities and the local community continue to be a focus and Elliot is a trustee of 4 local charities currently, as well as an active member of East Midlands Chamber of Commerce.

RateCost
ICAEW MemberNo Charge
Retired MemberNo Charge
Life MemberNo Charge
Associated BodiesNo Charge
Affiliate MembersNo Charge

Legal Disclaimer

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) does not endorse or recommend any third-party products, services, or companies mentioned during this event or in related materials. References to any such products, services, or companies are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ICAEW.

The views and opinions expressed by third-party speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of ICAEW. ICAEW does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, or legality of the content presented by third-party speakers.

For further information or clarification, please contact ICAEW directly.

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