Business Events

The Kubernesis Partnership, consultants to charities and voluntary sector organisations, is holding a seminar – ‘Understanding the charities Act 2011’. It will take place at York Science Park adjacent to York University at 9.45am to 12.45pm. Cost £65. Bookings can be made online at www.kubernesis.co.uk/seminars or you can tel. Sharon Morgan on 01904 788885.

Paul Berwin, head of IT at Berwins Solicitors, and his colleague Claire Armer will run a free seminar at Copthall Bridge House, Harrogate looking at the pitfalls for software and website developers who do without contracts. The event runs from 8am to 10am with breakfast included. Places must be booked in advance. For further information, email [email protected] or call 01423 543 114.

Bradford Met Club are holding a meeting at the Bradford YoYo Bar & Restaurant. For further information, contact Lorraine on email: [email protected].

March 15

KPMG’s Pensions for Breakfast – Those responsible for pensions are welcome to attend this seminar which will discuss managing and funding pension liabilities in current markets. It will take place between 8am and 10am at KPMG’s Leeds office. For further details and to register, contact [email protected] (0161 246 4315).

Organisational codes of conduct – shelfware or living documents? Wendy Harrison, head of strategy and development, Shell International. Venue: IDEA Centre, University of Leeds, 8-12 Fenton Street, off Woodhouse Lane, Leeds. For further details, contact: email [email protected] or visit http://www.idea.leeds.ac.uk/2012/01/pen-event-march-2012/

March 16

York Society of Chartered Accountants – Bank of England Breakfast. Time: 8am-9.30am at The Grange Hotel, York. For further information, contact Sue Proctor on [email protected]

March 20

Meet Up Tuesdays – The Young Directors Forum is extending its networking formula to York with the informal Meet Up franchise. The third Tuesday of each month all members and guests are invited to the bar at the Cedar Court Grand Hotel, York. Cost is free, no booking needed, simply come along from 5pm until 7pm.

Humberside and District Society of Chartered Accountants – Hull Professionals Luncheon. Time: 12.15pm-2pm at The Kingston Theatre Hotel, Kingston Square, Hull. For further information, contact Alexia Bahadur: 0113 322 0874 [email protected]