Rollits LLP is set to address pressing issues within the charity and education sectors through a series of free breakfast briefings, providing expert insights and practical strategies.
- The charity sector briefings will start on October 16 with discussions led by Gerry Morrison and Harriet Wheeldon focusing on managing serious incidents within charities.
- Subsequent charity sessions will explore trustees’ legal data protection responsibilities and risk management strategies, occurring on February 12 and April 30, 2025, respectively.
- Education sector briefings will cover crucial topics including smartphone usage implications, effective governance, and workplace menopause, scheduled between November 7, 2024, and April 3, 2025.
- All sessions will be conducted at Rollits’ office in Hull, offering participants the chance to engage with sector-specific challenges.
In an initiative aimed at tackling significant challenges faced by the charity and education sectors, Rollits LLP is hosting a series of breakfast briefings designed to deliver expert analyses and pragmatic solutions. The sessions, free to attend, are slated to provide deep dives into the complexities and nuances pertinent to both sectors.
For the charity sector, the briefings will commence on October 16, led by Gerry Morrison, Partner and Head of Charities at Rollits, alongside Senior Solicitor Harriet Wheeldon. They will delve into methodologies for handling serious incidents within charities, aiming to equip attendees with preventative measures to mitigate and manage potential crises effectively. Following this, on February 12, 2025, the focus will shift to the intricate legal responsibilities of charity trustees, particularly concerning data protection. This session promises to clarify duties and enhance compliance understanding, ultimately fortifying trustees’ operational frameworks. The final charity-focused briefing, occurring on April 30, 2025, will outline practical steps that charities can adopt to minimise and manage risks associated with staff and volunteers, thereby fostering a safer operational environment.
Switching focus to the education sector, the first session on November 7 will address the increasingly pertinent issue of smartphone usage within educational institutions. This briefing, featuring contributions from James Peel and Ed Heppel of Rollits’ Education team, alongside Sarah Young of Young Plus Ltd, will explore the ramifications of smartphone and social media use, dissecting the associated risks posed to schools, colleges, and stakeholders at large. The following session, scheduled for January 30, 2025, will emphasise effective governance and strategies to bolster support for board members and trustees, offering guidance pivotal to strengthening institutional leadership. Closing the series, the April 3, 2025 briefing will examine menopause-related challenges within the workplace, a critical dialogue aimed at understanding and accommodating this natural phase in professional environments.
Each session is set to occur at Rollits’ Hull office, with charity briefings occupying a 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM slot, while education sessions will take place from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This structured approach not only underscores Rollits LLP’s commitment to enriching sectoral knowledge but also its dedication to fostering environments poised for strategic and informed growth.
Rollits LLP’s breakfast briefings represent a strategic engagement with pressing sectoral issues, fostering informed growth and sectoral resilience.
