Leaders in the charity and education sectors are set to gain valuable insights through a series of free breakfast briefings hosted by Rollits LLP.
- The sessions will cover critical issues, including managing serious incidents and social media challenges.
- Gerry Morrison and Harriet Wheeldon will spearhead the charity-focused briefings with practical advice.
- Education briefings will include discussions on governance and social media led by legal experts.
- A session on promoting positive approaches to menopause will conclude the series.
Rollits LLP is hosting a series of breakfast briefings aimed at providing leaders in the charity and education sectors with important insights. These sessions, to be held at Rollits’ Hull office, will address a variety of pressing issues. Relevant to both sectors are the legal and practical challenges faced today, from managing serious incidents within charities to tackling the pervasive influence of social media in educational environments.
The charity-related briefings, led by Gerry Morrison and Harriet Wheeldon, promise to be particularly enlightening. The first session, scheduled for 16 October, will delve into the management and prevention of serious incidents, a topical issue given the intensified focus on governance. Attendees will receive practical strategies for responding to and preventing such incidents, ensuring robust governance in their operations.
Following this, on 12 February 2025, Morrison and Wheeldon will guide a session focused on data protection, addressing trustees’ legal responsibilities. As charities increasingly process substantial amounts of sensitive data, this session will explore essential practices for safeguarding information.
The final charity session on 30 April will offer guidance on mitigating risks related to staff and volunteers, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of legal obligations and effective risk management.
For the education sector, the briefings commence on 7 November. Led by legal experts James Peel and Ed Heppel, and Sarah Young, the session will address the significant impact of social media in educational settings. Participants will gain insights into managing both legal and reputational risks.
On 30 January 2025, the next education briefing will focus on governance. This session aims to equip trustees and board members with the knowledge needed to fulfil their responsibilities effectively, thus bolstering institutional governance.
Concluding the education series on 3 April, the final briefing will discuss ‘A Positive Approach to Menopause’. This session reflects a growing trend among schools to foster inclusive environments for all staff, highlighting the importance of addressing menopause openly.
These briefings present a valuable opportunity for sector leaders to enhance their understanding of current challenges and best practices.
