04 July 2017

• 8.45AM - 9.25AM
  Registration, refreshments and networking
  Registration, refreshments and networking
• 9.25AM - 9.30AM
  Chair's welcome
  Gareth Jones, editor, Charity Finance
• 9.30AM - 10.10AM
  Panel discussion: Post-Brexit property outlook

  Predictions for last June's referendum result largely indicated damaging consequences for the economy; while these remain inconclusive, many people still think Brexit poses a significant risk to charities' property portfolios. Our panel will discuss the continuing impact of Britain's decision to leave the EU, both positive and negative, on the sector.

  Chair: Sir Stuart Etherington, chief executive, NCVO

  Panellists: Andrew O’Brien, head of policy and engagement, Charity Finance Group, Melanie Leech, chief executive, British Property Federation, and Alex Baily, portfolio director, Cazenove Charities

• 10.10AM - 10.40AM
  Is now a good time to invest in property?

  With returns on conventional investments at historic lows, many charities are contemplating direct investment in property. This talk will consider whether this is the right decision for your organisation. It will detail the performance of property as an asset class over time, discuss the practical implications of property ownership, and give examples of best practice from the sector. 

  Jonathan Vanstone-Walker, director, TSP

• 10.40AM - 11.10AM
  Case study: Meeting the sustainability agenda 

  This session will focus on sustainability in redevelopment and the associated benefits, not only for the environment but also your workforce. Julie will share UK-GBC’s London office refurb project: the lowest embodied carbon footprint ever recorded for an office refurbishment in the UK.

  Julie Hirigoyen, chief executive, UK Green Building Council 

• 11.10AM - 11.30AM
  Networking and refreshment break
  Networking and refreshment break
• 11.30AM - 12.00PM
  Getting the best value from your lease

  Looking at both the landlord and the tenant perspectives, this session will explore key issues around lease management. Drawing on real life examples, property experts from Farrer & Co will debate typical challenges around taking on, occupying under and exiting a lease. Considering investment security for landlords post-Brexit, as well as the implications of tenants’ changing property requirements, this session will equip both sides with the tools they need to maximise the value from lease negotiations.  

  Charles Anderson, partner, Barbara Webb, associate and Karen Phull, partner, Farrer & Co

• 12.00PM - 12.30PM
  Case study: Unlocking the value of co-location

  In an environment of rising property values and maintenance costs, charities are being charged with doing more with less. Drawing on her practical experience, Jane Petit will share the strategy, as well as the key successes & challenges, behind office co-location; how to select your partners, how to implement this change in practice, and how office sharing can go beyond the financial contributions, to foster a truly reciprocal relationship. 

  Jane Petit, former hospice director, Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice 

• 12.30PM - 1.00PM
  Innovation spotlight: chaired by Antonia Swinson, chief executive, Ethical Property Foundation

  "If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got". Our innovation spotlight will feature a handful of speed pitches; draw inspiration from our quick-fire speakers as they showcase how to approach property a little differently. 

  • "How the first not-for-profit members' club is tackling homelessness"
    Mary Whittaker, head of estates and facilities, House of St Barnabas
  • "Why your future workforce will expect flexible working "
    Oli Lewington, engagement director, Cystic Fibrosis Trust 
  • "Forging connections between charities and property experts for informed decision-making"
    Elizabeth Pearson, probono manager, LandAid
  • "Emerging property technology: set to change the face of the industry?"       
    Chlump Chatkupt, founder, PlaceMake.io 
• 1.00PM - 2.00PM
  Lunch
  Lunch and networking break
• 2.00PM - 2.30PM
  Guide Dogs case study: Dealing with disaster

  Crises are unpredictable and potentially devastating. Drawing on real-life experiences, Chris Austin will share the approach to business continuity planning at Guide Dogs, how this was implemented and how the organisation responded to a real life disaster only weeks later.

  Chris Austin, head of property services & Karen James, head of health & safety, Guide Dogs

• 2.30PM - 3.10PM
  Panel discussion: Charity retail..what's in store? 

  The 2016 Charity Shops Survey paints a picture of contrasting fortune. With profits down year-on year, a drop in both volunteer hours & rag prices and rising costs of staff and rent, the findings indicate worrying times ahead; and yet, the number of charity shops continue to rise. Our panel will reflect on the recent trends, and will look ahead to the future role of charity on the high street.

  Chair: David Ainsworth, group online editor, Civil Society Media

  Panellists: Robin Osterley, chief executive, Charity Retail Association, Roy Clark, director of retail & trading, Barnardo’s, Alison Bainbridge, founder, Raindrops on Roses and Jenny Langley, head of retail, Tenovus Cancer Care

• 3.10PM - 3.30PM
  Networking and refreshment break
  Networking and refreshment break
• 3.30PM - 4.25PM
  Roundtable discussions: Property strategy (hosted by sponsors and sector experts)

  Conversation 1: Identify and mitigating portfolio risk 
  Conversation 2: Maintenance and efficiency
  Conversation 3: Future-proofing your workforce 
  Conversation 4: The strategic planning process
  Conversation 5: Running effective capital projects 

• 4.25PM - 4.55PM
  Inside the royal palaces - the challenges of running a unique property portfolio

  With a combined history totalling more than 2500 years, Historic Royal Palaces protect & conserve some of the most prestigious palaces ever built. Adrian Phillips will share the rigorous upkeep programme required for such an estate, and will reflect on some of the challenges in running & maintaining this truly unique property portfolio.   

  Adrian Phillips, surveyor of the fabric, Historic Royal Palaces

• 4.55PM - 5.00PM
  Chair's closing remarks
  Gareth Jones, editor, Charity Finance
• 5.00PM - 6.00PM
  Networking drinks reception
  A chance to unwind and discuss the day's insight

Christina Davies

The Conservation Volunteers

Interesting selection of speakers - discussion groups and panel discussion stimulating

Brigadier Robin Bacon

ABF The Soldier’s Charity

The charity property conference is an excellent forum to keep me up to date with property issues and the sector and to pick up useful tips from the delegates

Rachel Barrett

The Churches Conservation Trust

Interesting, wide-ranging programme, with opportunities to mix and meet with a wide range of sector professionals

Graham Ireland

RNLI

A great opportunity to network, hear and see best practice and discover alternative ways to achieve

Gail Pussard

Age Concern Hampshire

Interesting and stimulating - vital conference if your charity has property

Sean Bridge

Friends of the Earth

I enjoyed the charity property conference, great venue, facilities and speakers

Susan Kernachan

Mencap

Interesting case studies and good opportunities for getting to know charity colleagues

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Please note the panel discussions do not have presentations

10:10 Session

Is now a good time to invest in property?

10:40 Session

Case study: Meeting the sustainability agenda 

11:30 Session 

Getting the best value from your lease

12:00 Session

Sue Ryder case study: Unlocking the value of co-location

12:30 Session 

Innovation spotlight: Chaired by Antonia Swinson

14:00 Session

Guide Dogs case study: Dealing with disaster

16.25 Session:

Inside the royal palaces - the challenges of running a unique property portfolio 

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