Funding, finance and financing for the 3rd sector

The Chamber is launching a new mini series of 4 workshops, to support the third sector in their business journey. The individual events will be held around the region:

17th June - 'business thinking'

16th July - 'maximising revenue and articulating your value'

9th September - 'funding, finance and financing'

14th October - 'business leadership mindset'

For the 3rd workshop in our series, we are in Middlesbrough, on 9th September at The Old Fire Station (Middlesbrough Town Hall), with a theme of ‘funding, finance and financing’.

Agenda:

09:30 Arrival and networking

09:50 Welcome & introductions

10:00 Workshop led by Metro Bank, supported by Atom Financial

Financial and Cashflow management, including

- The importance of financial planning

- Cashflow management essentials

- Practical cashflow strategies

- Tools available

- Cashflow scenarios

Funding options and the role of banking, including

- Best practice

- Reserves and risk management and building internal financial capacity

- Bank borrowing

- Alternative Finance

- The role of relationship banking when lending

- Case studies.

12:15 Conclusions & look forward

The purpose of this session is to help third-sector leaders develop the confidence and clarity to relating to finance and financial management. We will explore key financial principles, strategies, tools, and best practices involved in managing finances effectively for the 3rd sector.

These sessions have been designed to be participatory in nature & as such will be led by industry experts, to support the wider third sector. To enable everyone to get the maximum from each event, we will have a smaller group of around 20-30 people per session.

Please note that lunch will not be provided during this session, but light refreshments will be.

Who will I meet?

You’ll meet a mix of people from across the region, representatives from the third sector who are looking to share insights, resources, and contacts to help each other grow.

What do I wear to a Chamber event: We don’t have a dress code, but we suggest dressing as if meeting new clients. Your comfort is key.

Behaviour and conduct: our events create an inclusive space for individuals and organisations to meet, where we expect all our attendees to behave with courtesy and respect, to both each other and Chamber colleagues.

This session will be delivered by Metro Bank.

- Metro Bank is an award-winning independent UK bank offering business, commercial, retail and private banking services, including for the 3rd sector.

- Since launching in 2010, Metro Bank has been committed to doing things differently, revisiting a time when banking was a lot more human.

- Metro Bank believes a bank should be more than just a place to store your money; it should be your financial partner for everything life brings.

With thanks to the continued support of our Knowledge and Learning Associate Sponsor, NCG.

With thanks to Middlesbrough Council for their generous support