Finders International is running more conferences, both online and in person, over the next few months, which are all free to attend.

As we are members of the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service, attendance at these events is recognised as educational learning that conforms to CPD guidelines.

The first event is The Community Action on Empty Homes conference which takes place on 14 September at the Friends House, Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ – This conference is aimed at everyone who works in housing in the public sector to look at what can be done to ensure more homes are returned to the housing market. Action on Empty Homes will also be launching their Community Action on Empty Homes Toolkit. Again, the event is free, and you can register here to attend.

Finders are also hosting the Empty Homes Classroom Session on 29 September, aimed at people in the north-west of England who work in association with empty properties. Specialist solicitors, Fiona Anthony and Chris Burgess from NP Law (Norfolk County Council) will be delivering training on legal solutions for empty properties.

The training course will cover compulsory purchase orders and enforced sales, explain the circumstances in which these solutions might be used and help attendees understand the processes involved in pursuing these routes.

The event takes place on 29 September 2022 from 9:30am – 3:30pm at the Etc. Venues, 11 Portland St, Manchester, M1 3HU. Register here to attend.

Private & Public Deputies Expert speakers and presentations

We are running our next Deputyship Development Day, on 13 October 2022 at 10:30am at the Hilton York Hotel, 1 Tower Street, York, YO1 9WD.

Delivered by experts in the field, Deputyship Development Days cover the hot topics relevant to the job role and a live Q&A session.

We will be joined by the DWP and representatives from Universal Credit, they will be able to give updates on expected changes and answer questions from Appointees. More speakers are due to be announced soon.

All past events have been recorded and are available on the Finders International website if you would like to view them.

To end a fantastic year of events, we have our Private Deputies Conference, which takes place on 10 November 2022 at 41 Portland Place, London, W1B 1QH.

Our speakers will be looking at positive aspects of being a Deputy, the outcomes that can change an individual’s life as well as how best you can support your clients in care by using an independent care qualified visitor

Further information regarding this event will be made available soon, see our Events, Training and Presentations page for the latest updates. You can also contact the team on [email protected] for any questions of queries about our events or to register early interest.