Join Evelyn Partners for our Belfast Charity Conference 2026 - an in-person event designed to provide charities with practical insight, expert guidance and valuable networking opportunities.
This year's theme, Investing beyond the balance sheet, will explore how charities can approach investment, governance and sustainability in a way that supports both financial resilience and long-term purpose.
What to expect
Through a series of focused sessions aligned to our core theme, attendees will hear from leading experts on:
Market Update - Daniel Casali, Investment Strategy, Evelyn Partners
Charity Commission Update - Punam McGookin, The Charity Commission for NI
Practical steps to embed sustainability in your charity - Gillian McKee, Giraffe Associates
Divest or Engage? The pros and cons - Katrina Brown, Head of Responsible Investment, Evelyn Partners
Responsible Investment: The Legal Perspective - Sarah Burrows, Edwards & Co Solicitors
Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to join a panel Q&A and network with peers and sector specialists over lunch.
Agenda
10:00 - 10:30
Arrival tea, coffee and networking
10:30 - 10:40
Welcome and introductions - Chris O'Neill, Partner, Evelyn Partners and Seamus McKee, former BBC Radio Ulster
10:40 - 11:00
Market Update - Daniel Casali, Evelyn Partners
11:00 - 11:20
Charity Commission Update - Punam McGookin, The Charity Commission for NI
11:20 - 11:30
Break
11:30 - 11:50
Practical steps to embed sustainability in your charity - Gillian McKee, Giraffe Associates
11:50 - 12:10
Divest or Engage? The pros and cons - Katrina Brown, Evelyn Partners
12:10 - 12:30
Responsible Investment: The Legal Perspective - Sarah Burrows, Edwards & Co Solicitors
12:30 - 12:50
Panel Q&A
12:50 - 13:00
Closing remarks
13:00
Lunch and networking
Places are limited, so we encourage early registration to secure your place.
We look forward to welcoming you for a practical and engaging event focused on helping charities invest with purpose, confidence and resilience.
Time & Location
W5, Odyssey, Belfast