ACAT is truly delighted to announce the sponsors for our 2020 virtual conference.
CCLA – the UK’s leading fund manager for Christian churches and charities – has returned as the event’s headline sponsor.
CCLA has more than 60 years’ experience providing competitive and attractive investment management services. To read more about CCLA click here.
ACAT’s Executive Officer, Ashley Ellis, said: “ACAT has an excellent and longstanding relationship with CCLA and I’d like to thank them – most sincerely – for returning as our headline sponsor for this year’s conference.
“The title of this year’s event is ‘The Challenge of Change – Securing Your Church’s Financial Future’ – and CCLA has also agreed to lend their invaluable insight into how this is possible at this point in time.
“CCLA’s Client Relationship Manager, Ed Christian, is presenting one of the conference webinars – and if you’ve not booked already, please do so as soon as possible.”
CCLA will present a webinar entitled ‘Investing, before during and after a pandemic – CCLA’s Response to Covid-19’ on Monday, October 12, at 7.30pm. To book your place click here.
ACAT is also delighted that additional “Partners in Ministry” have also agreed to sponsor our 2020 conference. These include:
Andrew Silley – Independent utility consultant, Andrew Silley, provides clients with a winning formula for energy procurement, energy management and reducing consumption. www.andrewsilley.com
Business Energy Team – The Business Energy Team is an independent consultancy that specialises in helping churches and charities source cheaper energy prices. Its free reminder service ensures churches and charities can avoid paying higher out-of-contract prices. http://www.businessenergyteam.com/
Data Developments – Data Developments has been specialising in the design of software for churches since 1985. The company’s range of software covers accounting, membership, donations and gift aid – and all are tailored for the requirements of churches. Data Development’s software is available as both desktop & cloud-based applications. More information is available at http://www.datadevelopments.co.uk/
easyfundraising – easyfundraising is a totally free online fundraising option for your church which is perfect for the times we are living in. easyfundraising is the UK’s biggest shopping fundraising site and we partner with leading retailers to help good causes, including churches and faith organisation, raise much needed funds through online shopping. To date, together we’ve raised nearly £33million and counting. For details, visit https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ .
ECCR – The Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility (ECCR) works to promote economic justice, human rights and environmental sustainability. Through shareholder activism and advocacy, ECCR encourages companies to meet the highest standards of corporate responsibility and transparency while also working with faith communities to uphold the same high standards through the responsible use and investment of their money. Visit https://www.eccr.org.uk/ for more information.
GRANTfinder – GRANTfinder specialises in identifing relevant new funding streams for churches. One of ACAT’s Partners in Ministry, GRANTfinder supports communities through the effective identification of funding opportunities as well as the subsequent application process. To discover more visit: https://www.grantfinder.co.uk/
Keystone Law – The law relating to the charity, not-for-profit enterprises and philanthropy is very specialised. Keystone Law’s dedicated team of charity lawyers have over 30 years of experience in the sector so fully understand the regulation and the challenges faced by charities and social enterprises, to ensure advice is comprehensive, practical and tailored. For more information go to: https://www.keystonelaw.com/sectors/charities .
Liberty Accounts – Liberty Accounts produces powerful and versatile cloud accounting and payroll software, designed for UK businesses and charities with specialist support for Anglican churches. For details, log onto www.libertyaccounts.com/not-for-profit
Ashley added: “ACAT works closely with a broad range of organisations whose underlying purpose is to support and serve the administration of the church.
“We’ve been involved with many of these organisations for years and we collaborate with these partners to make treasurers and administrators aware of their services.
“I’d like to thank all these sponsors for their truly invaluable support.”
To book one of the webinars that form part of the ACAT 2020 Virtual Conference click here.
The ACAT Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday, October 12, at 4pm. To book your free place click here.
