Anticipating the financial future

Every organisation has an iceberg on the horizon — a hidden challenge that could throw us off course if we don’t spot it early and set course to steer around it. In this opening session, we focus on the vital leadership skill of looking up and out through effective forecasting.

We’ll explore the practical role of forecasting in building financial resilience, helping leaders of small charities make informed decisions in uncertain environments. Together, we’ll model a simple forecast, clarify the key differences between forecasting income and cash, and identify what matters most in the short and long term.

This session sets the foundation for proactive leadership — helping you to anticipate risk, spot opportunities, and plot a confident course through financial uncertainty.