Risks, whether they are emerging, funding focused, cyber based or simply reputational, are all very real. They may pose unexpected threats to your charity, which you are not prepared for.
If a trustee tweeted something negative about your organisation and it was picked up by the media would you know how to respond? If the building housing your IT server burnt down have you got a plan? Do you know what risks might be on the horizon?
The Guardian are running a series of free events for charity leaders in association with Zurich. These evening seminars will shed light on the different areas of risk that threaten the third sector. The aim is to bring together charity leaders to share their experiences and best practice, providing opportunities to learn from and question expert speakers in addition to network with peers. Each event will feature a panel discussion sharing first hand experiences and insight, followed by smaller facilitated round table discussion groups and refreshments and networking.
The first event took place in November and focused on how charities should respond to a crisis. The next events in the series will take place in February, April and July. Please see below for further details.
Are you prepared for cyber risks?
Cyber crime is one of the top four UK threats to national security. But what does this mean for the charity sector? This event will highlight the key cyber risks for charities, feature real life examples of situations that charities have had to deal with and offer tips and advice.
Thursday 15 May 18.00 - 21.30
Speakers include:
• Dave Boxall, head of information security, Guardian Media Group
• Hannah Clark, head of charities and social organisations, Zurich Insurance
• Zenon Hannick, project manager - on the night donations, Comic Relief
• Tim Savage, co-founder, Armakuni
• Martyn Croft, chief information officer, The Salvation Army
Understanding and minimising reputational risks
This event will demonstrate the best way to respond to negative media coverage to ensure damage limitation in addition to sharing best practice tips for correctly managing your organisation's reputation.
Wednesday 9 July 2014 18.00 - 21.30
Speakers include:
• Sophie Corlett, director of external relations, Mind
• David McAuley, chief executive of The Trussell Trust
• Vicky Browning, director, CharityComms
The events are designed for and aimed at charity leaders and decision makers. Places are free of charge but extremely limited. Please complete this form to apply for your place.
Please contact conferences@theguardian.com if you require any further information.
