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 privilege
How can charities ensure that the voices of those with relevant life experience are being heard when strategies are set? We’ll discuss inclusive approaches to governance; participatory decision-making; and whether a truly equitable structure is possible within a traditional charity setup.  
Our panellists included Shameem Ahmed of Black Equity Organisation and Jason Arthur of Mission 44, hosted by Samara Lawrence of Bates Wells.

Watch again: Charity investments after Butler-Sloss
Panellists include Geraud de Ville de Goyet of Barking & Dagenham Giving; and Susan Seymour, formerly of Quakers in Britain’s national investment committee, joined by Luke Fletcher of Bates Wells.

Watch again: Getting your property strategy fit for a sustainable future
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 will cover strategy considerations, relevant legislation and sustainable financial solutions.
Featuring Bates Wells’ William Scott and Sung-Hyui Park.

Watch again: Charities, ESG and the cost of living crisis
As charities face spiralling costs and higher pressure on services, how can a balance be achieved with the demands of pursuing an ESG agenda? And what are the reputational risks?
Panellists include Chris Sherwood of RSPCA and Lindsay Boswell of FareShare, joined by Lawrence Simanowitz and Angela Monaghan of Bates Wells.

Bitesize legal updates: watch on demand

Charity law update

Employment law update