05 July 2016

• 8.45AM - 9.25AM
  Registration, refreshments & networking
  Registration, refreshments & networking
• 9.25AM - 9.30AM
  Chair's welcome
  Gareth Jones, editor of Charity Finance, introduces the day

  Gareth Jones

  Editor, Charity Finance

• 9.30AM - 10.00AM
  Economic and property market outlook

  Nina Skero will look at recent economic trends for the UK with a particular focus on how they will impact the property market. Covered topics will include home prices, rental and commercial markets, government policy and long term trends. 

  Nina Skero, economist, Centre for Economics and Business Research 

• 10.00AM - 10.30AM
  Creating a future-proof property strategy

  Drawing on the latest research and real-life case studies, you will gain clearer understanding of how emerging workplace trends could impact future property requirements and how best to plan for change and growth. 

  Jonathan Vanstone-Walker, director, TSP 

• 10.30AM - 11.00AM
  The changing property landscape - the legal perspective

   This session will give an insight into some of these changes including:
                   • A right to buy from charities and housing associations?
                   • The rise of conversions from commercial to residential use
                   • Releasing green belt land for development
                   • The new definition of “affordable housing”
                   • Investment in housing – financial, social, mixed motive?

  Charles Anderson and Karen Phull, partners, Farrer & Co

  Charles Anderson

  Partner, Farrer & Co

• 11.00AM - 11.30AM
  Networking and refreshment break
  Networking and refreshment break
• 11.30AM - 12.00PM
  Case study: Where next for ABF The Soldiers' Charity?

  This session will provide any charity re-evaluating their premises with a practical framework to make informed decisions in the best interest of your organisation.      

  Brigadier (retired) Robin Bacon, chief of staff, ABF The Soldiers' Charity

• 12.00PM - 12.30PM
  An innovative model for sustainable development

  This session will make you see the potential of disused land in a very different light and how partnership between private and public sector can deliver significant value for both partners.

  James Bishop, head of new business, U+I

• 12.30PM - 1.00PM
  Case study: Mencap opts for design and build contract

  Mencap decided on a design and build contract for their new Children and Families centre in Belfast. Susan Kernachan will reflect on their decision, the challenges involved in overseeing the project and the overall benefits. 

  Susan Kernachan, head of property, Mencap and Jon Wright, internal build project manager, Wright Property Associates

• 1.00PM - 2.00PM
  Lunch
  Lunch
• 2.00PM - 2.45PM
  Panel discussion - The ethics of location: what does your HQ say about you?
  Our panellists will debate the pros and cons of being based in the capital or the regions, and consider the PR as well as the practical ramifications of any decision to relocate. 
   
  Chair: Antonia Swinson, chief executive, Ethical Property Foundation
  Panellists: Jonathan Cook, director, Insight-ful, Lucy Semmens, director of strategy & performance, Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Charles Scott, managing director, commercial shared services, Action for Children 
• 2.45PM - 3.15PM
  An occupier's guide: acquisition, occupation and exit strategy

  With examples of recent case studies Innova Property Consultants will guide you step by step through all aspects of your lease. They will also address lease renewal considerations, dilapidations strategy, and exit options. 

  Michael Kirkman, director and Mike Smith, senior consultant, Innova Property Consultants 

• 3.15PM - 3.35PM
  Networking and refreshment break
  Networking and refreshment break
• 3.35PM - 4.25PM
  Roundtable discussions (with popular topics running concurrently, hosted by sponsors and sector experts)
  1 - Setting your property strategy  
  2 - Working with developers
  3 - Planning issues 
  4 - Negotiating your lease 
  5 - Charity shops (hosted by Charity Retail Association)
  6 - Governance on major projects
  7 - Feasibility studies
  8 - Social investment 
• 4.25PM - 4.55PM
  Your property's potential to shape organisational culture

  Caroline Thomson will explore the role that property can play in developing the ethos of your organisation, breaking down internal siloes and opening up fresh opportunities for partnerships, development and growth.

  Caroline Thomson, executive director, English National Ballet and former chief operating officer, BBC

• 4.55PM - 5.00PM
  Chair's closing remarks
  Chair's closing remarks
• 5.00PM - 6.00PM
  Networking drinks reception
  Networking drinks reception

Phone 020 7819 1208

Great ways to save!

1. Be an early bird!
   Book your place by 20 May to save up to £100 off the ticket price.
2. Attend with your team!
   Ensure your whole team benefits from a great day's learning. With the Charity Team Ticket you can send up to four people for less than £150 each, saving your charity 40% on the booking fee.

Anthony Francis

Diabetes UK

Useful insight into the different factors that must be taken into consideration when involved in property management including leases, disposals etc.

Jonathan Gudorf

Practical Action

An informative and inspiring day learning what is possible in a great property

Huw Thomas

Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Good mix of informative presentations and case studies. Very well run day with all speakers interesting and keeping to time

Brigadier Robin Bacon

ABF The Soldier’s Charity

I have been reassured that my charity is tackling property in a thoroughly professional manner – I have picked up half a dozen tips which I will follow up on. Excellent networking. A thought-provoking and extremely useful day thank you very much

Nick Nash

ABRSM

An insightful event that amalgamated various aspects of property related discussion into a well-organised and informative day.