Watch again | The Data (Use and Access) Bill – a practical approach | November 2024

The government introduced the Data (Use and Access) Bill in the House of Lords on 23rd October 2024. Our webinar focused on the following aspects: By the end of this webinar you will be better able to explain the main changes to your organisation and prepare for what’s coming. Click the button below to watch …
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Watch again | Strategic litigation: how charities can use the law as a force for good | 24 September 2024

In this webinar, we were joined by Paul Benson (ClientEarth), Jake White (WWF UK), Joss Saunders (Oxfam) and Bonike Bracewell (Save the Children UK) to discuss how charities can use the law to create a widespread positive impact for people and the planet. We discussed how strategic litigation can help charities to achieve their goals, …
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Watch again | Balancing responsibility & innovation – How can we develop and implement ethical AI? | 4 July

A recent explosion in innovation has meant AI has become more popular and powerful. AI and automated decision-making, especially in the context of work and people, carries substantial risks and has the potential for unfairness and discrimination. This is particularly true where decision-making processes lack transparency and fairness. We hosted a panel discussion on Thursday …
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Charities and social media | The new Charity Commission guidance | 26 September

Our charities and social media update took place on Tuesday 26th September. If you were able to attend, we hope you found it useful. Your participation and engagement were greatly appreciated. During the session we reviewed the latest Charity Commission guidance, plus the potential pitfalls of the use of personal social media accounts, how to identify …
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Watch again | Employment law update | 18th July

Our employment law update took place on Tuesday 18th July. If you were able to attend, we hope you found it useful. Your participation and engagement were greatly appreciated. If you weren’t able to attend, or want to revisit any of our points, we have included the recording and the slides below. During the session …
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Watch again | Halal investment for Muslim charities | 17th May

Our webinar Halal investment for Muslim charities took place on 17th May. If you were able to attend, we hope you found it useful. You can find the webinar recording below. During this session, we considered the latest legal developments, and discussed how trustees can manage investment risk. We also covered a variety of investments including property …
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Watch again | Getting to grips with the new Data Protection Bill | 23rd March 2023 

Our webinar Getting to grips with the new Data Protection Bill took place on 23rd March. If you were able to attend, we hope you found it useful. During this session, our Data & Privacy experts analysed what the practical implications are likely to be for your organisation (public, private or third sector), and what you will …
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Watch again | Employment law update webinar | 15th March

During this session we focussed on recent people, HR and immigration developments which directly impact your organisation, covering:     Our sessions provide a host of action points and ideas to enable you to add extra value to your HR role. If you would like to discuss any of the points covered in this webinar, please feel free …
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Watch again | Employment law update webinar | 23 November

During this session we focussed on recent people, HR and immigration developments which directly impact your organisation, covering:     Our sessions provide a host of action points and ideas to enable you to add extra value to your HR role. If you would like to discuss any of the points covered in this webinar, please feel free …
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Getting your property strategy fit for a sustainable future | Watch again

The pandemic, hybrid working, the climate emergency and the current economic crisis have all left charities considering what they really need from their premises – now and in the future. This session, which took place at Spotlight: the annual Bates Wells charity conference 2022, covered: Download a copy of the slides here. The Real Estate …
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On demand | Spotlight, the annual Bates Wells charity conference 2022

This year’s Spotlight conference took place at the Royal Society of Arts. We’re pleased to share recordings of the four panel sessions below, as well as a couple of on-demand bitesize legal updates. Watch again: Power, participation and privilegeHow can charities ensure that the voices of those with relevant life experience are being heard when …
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Watch again | Addressing the cost of living crisis: What can charities do?

During the seminar we focused on how charities can adapt and overcome the challenges of the cost of living crisis. Our guest speaker Matthew van Duyvenbode, Chief Strategy Officer at The Trussell Trust, shared insights into how The Trussell Trust and the food banks they support are responding to the crisis and our legal experts …
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