Ed Caswell, Director, Wealth Manager – Charities, RBC Brewin Dolphin
Wolfie Papirnik, Wealth Manager – Charities, RBC Brewin Dolphin
Jasbir Rai, Deputy CEO, BVSC
Matt Haworth, Co-Founder, Reason Digital
Megan Smith, Health Delivery Programme Manager, The Active Wellbeing Society
Steven Simpson, Chairperson, West Midlands Funders Network
09:30-09:35 Chair's Welcome
09:35-10:20 AI for Impact: Practical Use Cases for Charities
This session explores how charities of all sizes can use AI to increase efficiency, improve outreach, and increase impact. We’ll look at practical applications of AI tools, affordable platforms, and hear real-world success stories from charities already using AI to make a difference. The session will also address key ethical considerations around data privacy, bias, and transparency to equip you with actionable insights and low-cost strategies to bring AI into your mission-driven work.
Matt Haworth, Co-Founder, Reason Digital
10:30-11:15 Investment Update: Navigating Market Trends and Future Outlook
Economic shifts and geopolitical events continue to shape global markets — from inflation and interest rates to policy changes in the US and developments across the Eurozone. In this session, RBC Brewin Dolphin will explore how recent trends are impacting charity investments and how portfolios are being managed in response to market volatility. You'll gain practical insights to help you make informed financial decisions, plan ahead, and stay resilient in uncertain times.
Ed Caswell, Director, Wealth Manager – Charities, RBC Brewin Dolphin
Wolfie Papirnik, Wealth Manager – Charities, RBC Brewin Dolphin
11:30-12:15 Panel discussion - Community-Powered Collaboration
This session unpacks what co-production looks like in practice and offers tools for sharing power, building trust, and designing services that put local voices at the heart of decision-making. We’ll explore how to create inclusive, community-led solutions that respond to the unique dynamics of both rural and urban settings. Learn how to build sustainable local networks that foster long-term resilience and hear inspiring examples from Midlands-based initiatives already leading the way.
Jasbir Rai, Deputy CEO, BVSC
Megan Smith, Health Delivery Programme Manager, The Active Wellbeing Society
Steven Simpson, Chairperson, West Midlands Funders Network
12:15-12:30 Address from host
12:30-14:00 Networking lunch