# Free autumn & winter webinar programme for charity finance professionals

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/06/23/free-autumn-winter-webinar-programme-for-charity-finance-professionals/
- Published: 2022-06-23T08:16:00+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Charity auditors and advisers Sayer Vincent has published new dates and topics
for its free webinar series, aimed at charity finance professionals.**

[The webinars](http://www.sayervincent.co.uk/events) offer practical guidance on
a range of finance topics and the autumn / winter schedule kicks off with [Assessing the VAT treatment of activities](https://www.sayervincent.co.uk/events/assessing-the-vat-treatment-of-activities/)
on 7 October from 9.30-10.30am. This session will look at the key issues around 
classifying income streams for VAT as well as exemptions and reduced rates of VAT
that can apply to charities.

Other topics are: VAT recovery and charity reliefs; Trustee responsibilities and
Code of Governance; Introduction to Theatre, Orchestra, Museums and Galleries tax
relief; Introduction to SORP; Charity tax update; Restricted funds; Expenses, benefits
and tax, and Charity reserves.

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All sessions are accessible via Zoom and give attendees practical advice and knowledge
they can use in their roles. Each session will include a presentation with slides
and handouts and the chance to ask questions through a live Q&A box. For those that
can’t attend the live event each webinar is available on demand for a limited period
afterwards.

Jonathan Orchard, Partner at Sayer Vincent said:

> “The cost of living crisis and rising inflation will affect the most vulnerable
> in society, which means charities that are just starting to recover from the pandemic
> are facing new financial challenges.
>  
> “Growing demand for their services, at the same time as people having less money
> in their pockets to donate is going to have a big impact. Finance teams will once
> again be working hard to ensure that charities can navigate the tough economic
> environment ahead.
>  
> “We work closely with our clients to help them better manage the charity finances
> and achieve the best outcomes for their beneficiaries. Our webinar series is free
> for both clients and non-clients. We encourage finance teams to make use of this
> resource to gain expert knowledge, tips and guidance that will benefit their charity
> going forwards.”

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