# Free webinar series for charity finance professionals

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/05/05/free-webinar-series-for-charity-finance-professionals/
- Published: 2021-05-05T10:09:00+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Charity auditors and advisers Sayer Vincent is offering a series of free webinars
this Spring and Summer, tailored to support the development of finance professionals
in charities and other social purpose organisations.**

Covering key areas including Charity tax made simple and Tax for fundraisers, all
sessions will be delivered live in webinar format. They include a slide presentation,
video window of speaker, live Q&A box collated and structured by a Chair, and the
ability to share other handouts during the session. For those that can’t attend,
each webinar will be available on demand for a limited period afterwards.

Jonathan Orchard, Partner at Sayer Vincent said:

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> “As lockdown is starting to ease and restrictions are lifted there is light at
> the end of the tunnel for charities that have struggled during the pandemic. However,
> the strain on finances will not disappear overnight, and finance professionals
> will continue being at the forefront of their charity’s recovery.
>  
> “During the pandemic we moved our seminar series online which has meant more organisations
> have been able to benefit from our expertise. Our team will be showing charities
> how to become more effective in how they manage their finances and achieve the
> best outcomes for their beneficiaries.
>  
> “We are running sessions on charity tax covering the rules, how they apply to 
> charities and common situations charities face. Understanding tax is essential,
> especially when it comes to fundraising. With opportunities and ideas likely to
> increase as we move out of lockdown its imperative charities are aware of the 
> rules and possible tax implications.”

Kate Donnelly, Membership Manager, Fields in Trust who attended one of the previous
sessions said:

> “The VAT and gift aid training session was really enlightening and showed me new
> ways in which we can save money and claim tax back. It was clearly presented and
> explained; I’d highly recommend it to other charitable organisations.”

#### Webinar programme for 2021

**Charity tax made simple. Sayer Vincent breaks down the key points**

– 11 May 2021 – VAT: income status

– 12 May 2021 – VAT: recovery & reliefs

– 13 May 2021 – Gift Aid

– 14 May 2021 – Trading & rates relief

**Tax for fundraisers. Practical tips on managing the tax and VAT aspects of events
and other fundraising methods such as membership schemes**

– 15 June 2021 – Gift Aid: the basics

– 16 June 2021 – Fundraising events (VAT & Gift Aid)

– 17 June 2021 – Corporate support & membership

More information and booking is [via the Sayer Vincent site](http://www.sayervincent.co.uk/events/our-seminars/).

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