Our two day conference will refresh, inspire and invigorate you. Challenging plenaries will explore some of the major issues facing the world today, while a wide range of breakout sessions will consider a host of different topics relevant to the work of foundations and grant-making trusts. Download a brochure below for the programme with full details of speakers and workshops. As usual there will be plenty of opportunity to meet other grant-makers and foundations including a drinks reception with Phil Hope MP, Minister of the Third Sector and the Conference Dinner.

Click here to download the 2008 conference brochure 

Click here to download the full list of workshops 

Members - book your place before 31 May and save £50 with our Early bird price

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Thursday 26 June
From      12.00  Registration and lunch
13.30 – 14.45 
Opening plenary: Climate change – a critical issue for our planet but one where identifying meaningful action can seem impossible. Malcolm McIntosh sets out the issues for foundations.
14.45 – 15.15 Refreshment, exhibition and networking
15.15 – 16.45 Break out workshop sessions
16.45 – 17.30 ACF AGM
                          Networking for non-members.
               19.00 Drinks reception with Phil Hope MP, 
                          Minister of the Third Sector
               20.00 Conference Dinner

Friday 27 June
  9.00 – 10.30 Break out workshop sessions
10.30 – 11.00 Refreshments, exhibition and networking
11.00 – 12.30 
Plenary: Whereas climate change affects us all, equality still eludes too many. Patrick Diamond, Director of Policy and Strategy for the Commission for Equalities and Human Rights, reviews current and future symptoms and causes of inequality in the UK.
12.30 – 13.45 Lunch
13.45 – 15.00 Break out workshop sessions

This programme may be subject to change