Join Film Hub North for a free session providing cultural organisations with guidance on budgeting and financial management. Our next professional development event takes place at HOME on Wednesday, 4 September and is open to all Hub Members working in film exhibition.

Led by George Whalley, Director of Finance and Operations at HOME, the session will cover a range of topics such as managing revenue streams, VAT, staff costs and coordinating multiple budgets. The exact format of the event will be tailored to the experiences, situations and needs of our attendees, so when you sign up we’ll ask a few questions that will help us structure the day and ensure you get the most out of it.

After the initial session, organisations will have the chance to hold a half hour 1-2-1 meeting with George to unpack what we’ve discussed further and to ask any questions specific to their work.

The Film Hub North team will also be available for 1-2-1 meetings throughout the afternoon. We’re here to discuss exhibition projects both large and small, how the Hub can support your organisation, and any marketing queries you might have. 1-2-1 meetings will be allocated on a first come, first served basis - you can register your interest when reserving your place for the session.

Confirmed Speakers

George Whalley qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Deloitte LLP in Manchester. Over a period of 4 years with Deloitte, he worked with a broad range of clients from TV stations to landfill operators. Following this, George spent 6 years working across a number of Financial and Management Accounting roles at The University of Manchester - during this time, he oversaw the financial side of the merger of two Schools in The University to create the largest School of The Arts in any university in the world.

In June 2015, George joined the newly opened HOME contemporary arts centre in Manchester, formed from the merger of the legacy organisations Cornerhouse (cinema and art gallery) and Library Theatre Company.

Arrange a meeting with

George Whalley, Director of Finance and Operations at HOME, to discuss any budgeting and finance issues related to your organisation

Alison Kennedy, Film Hub North Relationships Officer, to discuss any film exhibition ideas you may have or to talk generally about what support the Hub can offer your organisation

Phil Kennedy, Film Hub North Marketing & Communications Officer, to discuss marketing plans, upcoming campaigns and any queries you have about reaching audiences

Notes for attendees

This is an exhibitors only event, open to Members of Film Hub North. If you're not a Hub Member and are interested in attending, please contact: roisin@filmhubnorth.org.uk
If you're a filmmaker and want to get involved in our talent development work, please contact our BFI NETWORK team: bfinetwork@filmhubnorth.org.uk
A light vegetarian buffet lunch will be provided
We may be able to provide travel subsidies to help Members attend. Please get in touch with us to discuss this: alison@filmhubnorth.org.uk
This workshop will take place in the event space on the 2nd floor of HOME - if in doubt, just ask a member of the box office team for directions
Registration will close at 17:30 on Wednesday, 28 August

Improving your Financial Management (and 1-2-1 meetings)