Over 40 guests contributed over £800, excluding gift aid, to Mines Advisory Group, a non-governmental organisation that assists people affected by landmines, unexploded ordnance, and small arms and light weapons.
CISI Southern branch president Kate Nathoo, Chartered FCSI said: "The inaugural CISI annual dinner was a resounding success. Members and their guests had the opportunity to network in a positive atmosphere.”
Some of the top table guests were: Roland Jones, head of intermediary business development, Schroders; Tony Bennewith, committee member, Institute of Chartered Accountants; Colin Warner, CISI global director of finance; David Watts, sales manager, Janus Henderson Investors; James Hay, fundraising director at MAG, Mines Advisory Group; Terry McCarthy, Chartered FCSI, CISI senior client relationship manager; Jean Parsons, deputy mayoress, Guildford Borough Council and Cllr. Mike Parsons, deputy mayor, Guildford Borough Council.
The sponsors for this event were: Aberdeen Standard Investments, Brewin Dolphin, Janus Henderson Investors and Schroders, without whom it would not have been possible. If you would like to support future dinners, please contact nikki.macmillan@cisi.org.