Updates from the Association

Association updates for October 2020

NACFB in the news

NACFB announces departure of CEO, Graham Toy

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NACFB is redesigning its operating model; to ensure longevity and to maintain its position as the professional Association of choice for all Members and Patrons.

Part of this redesign has involved reviewing the structure of the head office team to ensure the NACFB can deliver future goals. These are always painful decisions – even more so in the current climate – and reluctantly the Association is saying goodbye to its CEO, Graham Toy.

In a statement to the membership, NACFB Chair Paul Goodman, shared: “Whilst we are delighted that we continue to benefit from strong support from Members and Patrons, the NACFB needs to plan for potentially harsher times and be in a strong position to deal with both the complexity and unknowns we all may face.

“There is no doubt that the Association has benefitted greatly from his experience, insight, and leadership which has been evidenced by the significant strides the trade body has made since he joined. The NACFB family wish him well with his future career in the industry.”

NACFB announces subscription freeze ahead of virtual AGM

The NACFB’s first-ever fully virtual AGM will be held from XXX on XXX November. The Association is proposing X resolutions to be voted on at this year’s AGM, including a freezing of all subscriptions for Members and Patrons for 2021.

One proposed resolution will seek to retroactively codify the Association’s four-month fee moratorium from April to August of this year. The freeze on membership fees for existing Members saved each firm a minimum of £240 throughout the lockdown period.

A further proposed resolution will seek to extend the tenure of the Association’s Chair, Paul Goodman. The NACFB’s board of directors have outlined their desire to ensure continuity and stable leadership as the trade body navigates the choppy waters of COVID recovery.

All full NACFB Members will have three ways to participate in this year’s AGM. Members are invited to engage via live webinar on the day, with a postal or email proxy form, or through a simple online voting mechanism.

For more details on how to have your say, register to attend the virtual meeting, and cast your vote visit nacfb.org/2020AGM