This year's event

Confirmed Sessions

These sessions are confirmed so far — with more speakers and topics to be announced soon.

Location & Legacy Giving: Mapping the Geography of Generosity Across the UK

Explore the latest legacy data and emerging trends, with a focus on regional differences in giving across the UK. Discover how generosity varies by location and how it has evolved over time.

  • Regional trends in legacy income and donor behaviour
  • How cause preferences vary across the UK
  • Geographic insights to inform targeting and strategy

Speakers:
Mark Pincher (Smee and Ford)
Jo Massini (Legacy Futures)
Dan Walton (Legacy Futures)

Small Team, Big Ambition: Transforming a Hospice Legacy Programme

Learn how a hospice built a comprehensive legacy programme with just two part-time specialists, creating a focused and effective strategy.

  • Leveraging internal expertise including trustees and boards
  • Stewarding pledgers and families to build lasting relationships
  • Learning, evolving, and strengthening your role
  • Raising awareness of legacy giving’s long-term value

Speakers:
Jenny Connolly (Hospice In The Weald)
Sequoia Tappenden (Hospice In The Weald)

Legacy Events That Convert: Turning Curiosity into Commitment

Discover how modern legacy events are evolving to drive engagement and convert interest into committed supporters.

  • Design engaging event formats across different budgets
  • Move supporters from awareness to action
  • Increase potential for new bequests

Speakers:
Felicity James (Alzheimer’s Research)
Matt Smith (Alzheimer's Research)
Hannah Filer (Dorset Wildlife Trust)

More sessions and speakers will be announced shortly.

"Excellent content and relevant subjects covered. I feel it has given me a valuable insight into the key trends concerning legacy giving and marketing "
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Thames Hospice
"I really liked being able to use the chat/polls/questions while listening to speakers so you could get even more ideas and suggestions. I think this is a huge advantage to the online format "
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The Story Museum
"Great to feel part of a wider community of people so engaged in learning how to get the best from and develop some wonderful legacy strategies "
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MS Society
"The sessions are engaging, have given me a lot of ideas, especially as I am the only member of our small team looking after Legacies "
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Huntingdon’s Disease Association
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