A month marked by leadership and governance discussions, growing interest in benchmarking and executive reward, continued scrutiny of digital systems and suppliers, and ongoing efforts to strengthen organisational resilience amid sustained financial pressures.
We are excited to announce that we have booked the Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons for our 2026 VODG Chief Executive Summit and Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Summit and AGM will be held on Thursday 19 November, from 13.00 to 15.30..
The VODG Central Services Benchmarking Programme brings together disability organisations to compare key back-office functions, share learning and gain practical insight to improve efficiency, effectiveness and strategic decision-making.
We have recently held meetings on the Make Pay Work consultations relating to zero hours contracts and employment rights for carers and parents of seriously ill children; the Low Pay Commission and the call for evidence on the mental health strategy. If you have any messages you would like us to include, do get in touch.
A focused period highlighting operational pressure points — from crisis response to digital system challenges — alongside early AI adoption and continued cost scrutiny.
The 2026 conference tackled the issues that matter most to leaders right now — from financial resilience and risk to workforce challenges, innovation and AI.
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From rising financial pressures and workforce redesign to growing collective advocacy and shared problem‑solving, this snapshot captures the key issues shaping the sector. Drawing on live CEO conversations, it offers a concise pulse check on emerging challenges, priorities and opportunities.
The VODG job board is the ideal place to advertise leadership roles, with significant discounts for members and a range of optional add-ons to really make your vacancy stand out.
