ACAT launches first online conference with a host of high-profile speakers

August 22, 2020
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ACAT launches first online conference with a host of high-profile speakers

OUTSTANDING speakers from the worlds of finance, faith, law and digital will bring their expertise to bear for church treasurers at the ACAT 2020 Conference, entitled “The Challenge of Change – Securing Your Church’s Financial Future”.

This year’s event – which is taking place entirely online for the first time due to the pandemic – will feature 10 separate one hour webinars presented by a broad range of expert guest speakers.

The Conference will commence on Monday, October 5, and will subsequently run until Thursday, October 15.

The cost for each hour-long webinar, which will be presented via Zoom, will be just £10 and full joining instructions will be sent after bookings are received.

ACAT is truly delighted that CCLA has returned as our headline sponsor for this year’s conference. CCLA is the UK’s leading fund manager for Christian churches and charities with 60 years’ experience providing competitive and attractive investment management services.

Ashley Ellis, ACAT’s Executive Officer, said: “This conference will be an outstanding opportunity for church treasurers to learn more about those best practices that will truly ensure they can accomplish their roles even more successfully.

“I could not be more delighted with the speakers who’ve so kindly agreed to make their expertise available – and the fact that this year’s event is taking place virtually means that it’s never been easier to attend.”

The running order for the ACAT 2020 Conference entitled “The Challenge of Change – Securing Your Church’s Financial Future” is:

Monday, October 5, 2020 at 7.30pm – The Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility (ECCR): “Money Makes Change – How do we connect our faith and finances to create a fairer, more sustainable world?”

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 7.30pm – Diocese of York Generous Giving Team: “Communication – Top Tips for Encouraging Generosity.”

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 7.30pm – The Association of Charity Independent Examiners (ACIE): “Independent Examination – The Independent Examiner Calls”

Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 4pm – easyfundraising: “A guide to generating free income online using easyfundraising”

Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 7.30pm – Giving in Grace: “The Heart and the How of a Stewardship Programme”

Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7.30pm – CCLA: “Investing, before during and after a pandemic – CCLA’s Response to Covid-19”

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 7.30pm – The Charity Commission: “Treasurers – Making a Difference”

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 7.30pm – Data Developments: “Re-defining accounts and giving in a digital world”

Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 4pm – Creative Stream: “WWW: Which Websites Work – A snapshot of what works for Churches today”

Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 7.30pm – Anthony Collins: “Employment Law, the Treasurer and the post-pandemic environment”

To discover more  – or to book places – please click on the above links.

Alternatively, if you wish to book all 10 webinars at the reduced price of £75 please click here.

Everyone is also welcome to attend the ACAT Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 4pm. To reserve your place click here.

ACAT will be revealing further information about additional sponsors of this year’s conference later in the summer.