Charity Finance Virtual Conference 2026

The ACCA Charity Finance Virtual Conference 2026 is one of the leading professional development events for finance professionals working within charities, non-profit organisations and public benefit entities across the United Kingdom. Organised by ACCA UK, this two-day virtual conference delivers expert-led technical sessions, strategic discussions and practical workshops designed to help finance professionals strengthen governance, improve financial sustainability and respond confidently to an evolving regulatory environment.

The charity sector continues to experience significant changes driven by economic uncertainty, digital transformation, regulatory reforms and increasing expectations from donors, trustees and stakeholders. Finance professionals have become central to organisational resilience, making informed strategic decisions and ensuring long-term sustainability.

This conference provides delegates with an opportunity to learn directly from experienced finance leaders, charity specialists, auditors, governance experts and regulatory professionals. Every session focuses on practical knowledge that participants can immediately apply within their organisations.

Attendees will gain valuable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours while expanding their professional network through interactive virtual networking opportunities and live discussions.

Why Attend

Finance professionals working within charities face increasingly complex challenges including funding pressures, compliance obligations, digital reporting requirements and governance expectations.

This conference has been specifically developed to help professionals:

• Understand current charity accounting standards
• Improve governance and financial reporting
• Learn practical budgeting techniques
• Explore digital finance transformation
• Strengthen internal controls
• Improve risk management
• Build resilient finance strategies
• Enhance leadership capabilities
• Network with finance professionals across the UK
• Earn recognised CPD learning hours

Conference Topics

Throughout the two-day programme, delegates will explore a broad range of current topics affecting the charity finance sector.

Sessions include:

• Charity financial reporting updates
• Governance and trustee responsibilities
• Managing financial sustainability
• Digital transformation in finance
• Artificial intelligence within finance
• Cybersecurity for finance teams
• Risk management frameworks
• Internal audit best practices
• Fraud prevention
• Grant funding management
• ESG reporting
• Financial planning
• Strategic budgeting
• Regulatory compliance
• Leadership development

Each presentation includes practical examples, case studies and interactive discussions led by experienced industry professionals.

Networking Opportunities

One of the major benefits of attending the ACCA Charity Finance Virtual Conference is the opportunity to connect with professionals from across the charity and finance sectors.

Participants can exchange experiences with:

• Charity finance managers
• Chief Financial Officers
• Finance Directors
• External auditors
• Internal auditors
• Governance specialists
• Financial consultants
• Public sector finance leaders
• Accounting professionals
• ACCA members

Interactive networking sessions encourage collaboration and professional relationship building.

Learning Benefits

Delegates will leave the conference with practical skills including:

• Better governance practices
• Improved financial reporting knowledge
• Enhanced budgeting techniques
• Stronger compliance procedures
• Better internal control systems
• Digital finance implementation ideas
• Improved financial planning methods
• Leadership strategies
• Risk mitigation techniques
• Future-ready finance skills

Who Should Attend

The conference has been designed for professionals including:

• Chartered Accountants
• ACCA Members
• Finance Directors
• Chief Financial Officers
• Charity Accountants
• Internal Auditors
• External Auditors
• Finance Managers
• Trustees
• Governance Professionals
• Financial Controllers
• Public Sector Finance Leaders
• Non-Profit Executives
• Risk Managers
• Compliance Officers

Key Takeaways

Participants will gain:

• Latest charity finance knowledge
• Regulatory updates
• Practical compliance guidance
• Expert advice from industry leaders
• Real-world case studies
• Digital finance insights
• Governance best practices
• Professional networking
• Leadership development
• CPD certification opportunities

Why ACCA

ACCA is one of the world's leading professional accounting organisations, recognised for delivering high-quality professional education and development. Its conferences bring together experienced practitioners, regulators and business leaders to discuss emerging financial trends and best practices.

The Charity Finance Virtual Conference reflects ACCA's commitment to supporting finance professionals through relevant, practical and future-focused learning.

The event combines expert presentations with engaging discussions, enabling attendees to remain informed about changing legislation, technological innovation and financial management strategies.

Wrapping Up

The ACCA Charity Finance Virtual Conference 2026 provides an outstanding opportunity for finance professionals to expand their expertise, strengthen governance knowledge and prepare for future challenges facing the charity sector.

Whether participants are experienced finance directors or early-career accountants, the conference offers valuable insights, practical tools and networking opportunities that contribute directly to professional growth and organisational success.

By attending, delegates will enhance their technical capabilities, stay informed about industry developments and gain practical strategies to support sustainable financial management within charitable organisations.