Chaired by Siôn Lutley, Director of Development & Alumni Relations, University of Bath and Julian Smyth, Director Development & Alumni Relations, Aberystwyth University

11.00 Registration and refreshments

11.25 Welcome

11.30 Morning Session

13.00 Lunch

14.00 Afternoon Session

15.30 Refreshment break

15.45 Speaker from HECFW

16.05 Questions and Answers

16.15 End of day

Subjects to be covered during the day:

• The Matched Funding scheme so far in general terms with an update on the current situation following the comprehensive spending review.
• Lessons learnt - what worked and what didn't.
• Getting the most from the scheme by using it as a challenge fund.
• Getting internal buy-in and academics on size. Dealing with internal accounting processes.
• Problem clinic - a chance to address issues raised by delegates, preferably in advance of the day.
• How to use the scheme to build a sustainable fundraising process.
• Practical steps to make the most of the remainder of the scheme.