Lunch and learn - An introduction to CBRS
Event summary
CBRS is pleased to invite you to an online 'Lunch and Learn' session introducing you to the advisors of the Benefits and Revenues Network. You will have the opportunity to meet Christina and Sam and learn more about what the Network has to offer.
Whether you’re looking to get more from your subscription or curious about the future events we have in the pipeline, we’d love for you to bring your lunch and drop by.
Date
08 September 2025
Starts: 12:00
Ends: 12:25
Location
online
Standard price
£0.00 excl VAT
Network Member Price
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About this event
Who should attend?
CBRS subscribers.
How will you benefit from attending?
This session is a great opportunity to:
- Get to know our dedicated CBRS Advisors
- Discover how CBRS can support your Local Authority and practitioners through expert guidance
- Be informed about our upcoming events and technical workshops
- Ask questions and explore how we can support your needs
Topics
- Business rates
- / Local government
- / Revenues and benefits
- / Shared services
Speaker - Christina Ward, Benefits Network Advisor
Christina officially joined CIPFA on 31 March 2025, bringing several years experience in welfare rights and benefits advisory. She has worked across a wide range of sectors- including Citizens Advice, Local authorities, housing associations and welfare to work programmes.
Speaker - Sam Fletcher, Revenues Network Advisor
Sam is CIPFA’s Revenues Network Advisor. Prior to joining CIPFA in 2025, Sam was a Tribunal Clerk to the Valuation Tribunal for England, a lead practitioner in the field of revenues, benefits, rating and valuation. Sam’s career in Local Government started in 2013, where he worked for a number of years across the revenues and benefits department of a Local Authority.