Strategic AI Briefing for UK Charities & Non-Profits
Ethics, governance and impact for trustees and senior leaders
Complimentary strategic briefing for charity leaders navigating AI opportunities, compliance and trustee responsibilities.
Current Situation
The AI adoption landscape across UK charities and the regulatory pressures trustees now face.
76% of UK charities already use some form of AI, up from 61% last year
38% are drafting an AI policy, yet 69% still want clearer responsible-use guidance
83% of donors say they’ll look at how a charity uses AI before giving
Charity Commission reminds trustees they remain liable for AI-driven decisions
What the briefing covers
This strategic intelligence session provides UK charity leaders with essential insights on regulatory compliance, trustee responsibilities and responsible AI governance.
Charity Commission expectations
How trustee duties apply to AI decisions and responsible technology governance
ICO compliance requirements
Data protection obligations, potential £17.5m penalties and fairness guidance for AI systems
Fundraising regulation updates
How the Fundraising Regulator's 2025 Code refresh addresses AI as "legal, open, honest, respectful"
Implementation methodology
12-month deployment framework from pilot to scale
Ethics and governance approaches
Board AI policy requirements and oversight methods
Implementation planning
Strategic deployment considerations and risk management
Who should attend?
This strategic briefing is designed for charity leaders who need current information on AI developments affecting their organisation.
Ideal attendees:
- Trustees and board members – Governance oversight and fiduciary responsibilities
- Chief executives – Strategic leadership and regulatory compliance
- Operations directors – Service delivery and efficiency opportunities
- Fundraising directors – Donor engagement and communication strategy
- Finance directors – Investment decisions and risk management
- Senior managers – Strategic technology decision-making
You’ll benefit if you’re:
- Evaluating AI opportunities for your charity
- Seeking clarity on trustee responsibilities and regulatory requirements
- Planning strategic technology investments for 2025/26
- Responsible for donor trust and regulatory compliance
Whether exploring AI or already implementing, this briefing provides strategic intelligence for informed governance decisions.
How the session works
Delivery options
Available both in-person at your location or via secure online platform
Session duration
45 minutes strategic briefing followed by 15 minutes executive discussion
Investment required
Complimentary session with no cost or obligation
Group size
Maximum 12 participants to ensure quality discussion and individual attention
About your presenter
Ben Sefton
Co-founder, Insightful AI
Senior AI advisor and policy expert, specialising in business strategy, regulatory frameworks and implementation planning.
With 27 years of strategic leadership experience across public and private sectors, Ben worked as a Strategic Forensic Advisor at Greater Manchester Police Serious Crime Unit investigating major crime, terrorism, serious organised crime and cyber crime before transitioning to private sector leadership roles.
Ben helps UK organisations navigate AI adoption through evidence-based strategic planning and policy guidance, applying the same rigorous analytical approach that made him successful in complex criminal investigations.
Book Your Strategic Briefing
Schedule your complimentary strategic briefing to gain essential intelligence on AI governance, regulatory compliance and trustee responsibilities for UK charities.