We are delighted to invite you to the next meeting of Finance Directors' professional network.
The increases in National Insurance Contributions and the National Minimum Wage, fee uplifts and VAT are just some of the many financial challenges facing members at this time. In recognition of the pressures that Finance Directors are under, at this meeting we will be providing a safe space for members to share their biggest challenges with their peers, to discuss their impact, share different approaches and experiences and perhaps open up pathways to solutions.
In addition, Stuart McKay, Partner at MHA will be providing an update on financial matters affecting members, in particular, cost pressures.
This is sure to be a very valuable meeting, so don't delay in securing your place.



Partner, Trowers & Hamlins
| 10.00 | VODG Welcome | Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG |
| 10.05 | Introductions | Co-chairs |
| 10.10 | Finance challenges | Member discussion |
| 10.50 | A comprehensive update on key financial matters affecting members | Stuart McKay, Partner at MHA |
| 11.20 | Living Wage, National Insurance, and challenges to Commissioner's decisions on Uplifts | Charlotte Clayson and Laura Welchew, Partners at Trowers & Hamlins |
| 11.50 | Topics for future meetings | VODG Co-chairs |
| 11.55 | Final Roundup | Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG |
| 12.00 | End | |
Please note, should you have any accessibility requirements, we will do our best to make necessary arrangements to support you; however, we may require up to four weeks notice, so please list your requirements on the booking form. Closed captions are used as standard in online meetings. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Group Director of Finance, Avenues Group
Group Director of Finance, Avenues Group
Chief Financial Officer, Royal Mencap
Chief Financial Officer, Royal Mencap
Richard joined Mencap from Settle, a Hertfordshire based Housing Association, where he was Executive Director of Finance and Resources. Before then, Richard worked in senior finance roles across a series of public and third sector organisations including Peabody, and Essex County Council.

Partner, MHA
Stuart is an Audit Partner at MHA. He works in their Not for Profit Centre of Excellence based in MHA’s London City office. Stuart oversees a group of 25 individuals who are dedicated to advising and auditing the Not for Profit sector.
Stuart has been auditing Not for Profit organisations for almost 20 years, having gained the ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting, and joined MHA in March 2014. During his career he has worked with a range of Not for Profit entities both in terms of size and in terms of activities. He currently acts for a number of our high profile and national Not for Profit clients as well as a number of Further Education institutions.
Stuart is currently a guest lecturer for the ICAEW and has given lectures on Charity Accounting, Governance and Sector Developments. He is also a guest lecturer for CASS business school.

Partner, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Charlotte is a Partner in our Dispute Resolution and Litigation department, focusing on complex and high value commercial and public law disputes. Charlotte is also a specialist in Information Law.
Charlotte has significant experience dealing with the full range of contractual and commercial disputes, sensitive investigatory work, judicial review and contentious procurement and planning. Her expertise in Information Law includes advising upon a wide range of Data Protection and freedom of information matters, navigating regulatory issues and working closely with clients to prepare for and deal with data privacy breaches.
Charlotte acts for and advises clients across a range of industry sectors in the context of both High Court and Court of Appeal litigation, arbitration, urgent injunctive relief and dispute avoidance and resolution.
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