CIPFA Finance Advisory Network (FAN)

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Welcome to the CIPFA FAN

The CIPFA Finance Advisory Network (FAN) was launched in January 2002, since then it has gone from strength to strength. The network is now able to boast of an impressive membership of nearly 350 public sector bodies across the United Kingdom, mainly from local authorities but also covering police (which has its own associate membership network), fire and transport authorities.

The network is built upon a clear vision and objective. It is designed for finance professionals, members and other local authority officers who wish to work together to enhance the effectiveness of their financial management in supporting improved service delivery during a period of unprecedented public sector reform.

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Join Us!

There are numerous benefits to becoming a member of FAN, including the latest news and events in the sector.

Becoming a volunteer

  • Do you wish to develop yourself professionally?
  • Have you some good organisational practice to share?
  • Would you like to write an article, do some research or speak at one of our events?

Opportunities exist for you to enhance your professional development.

Please get in touch with a member of this finance networks team at contact us to see how you could make a difference to your experience profile and contribute something valuable to your professional peers.

Partnership opportunities

Finance networks reaches several hundred local government finance professionals. Are you interested in partnering with this network in supporting our events, publicising and preparing high quality research materials or co-authoriring publications?

If so please get in touch with a member of this finance networks team at contact us to see how you could make a difference to our network service provision. We would be very pleased to hear from you.

Friends of ours

CIPFA provides a number of finance networks that specialise in particular areas of the public sector. Please visit the links below to obtain further details of these networks.

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Upcoming Events for FAN

Finance Advisory Network Componentisation Exploring The Requirement

  • 7 Sep 10 - London

Finance Advisory Network Service Reduction Planning

  • 14 Sep 10 - London
  • 15 Sep 10 - Manchester
  • 22 Sep 10 - Exeter
  • 23 Sep 10 - Birmingham
  • 28 Sep 10 - Cardiff
  • 30 Sep 10 - London,
  • 5 Oct 10 - York
  • 6 Oct 10 - Dunblane

Finance Advisory Network The A to Z of Capital

  • 12 Oct 10 - London
  • 13 Oct 10 - Bristol
  • 19 Oct 10 - Manchester
  • 20 Oct 10 - York
  • 22 Oct 10 - London
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