Billionaire retailer Sir Tom Hunter, one of the biggest donors to UK charities, is to open this year's 'Raising funds from the Rich' conference, to be held at Central Hall Westminster on 9th October.

Susan Mackenzie, Director of Philanthropy UK, will also speak at the annual conference, organised by Action Planning with ACEVO, UK Fundraising, Coutts & Co, Third Sector, and CAF. It brings together Britain's richest donors and leading experts on philanthropy and fundraising charities.

The conference aims to help chief executives and trustees play an effective role in securing major gifts. To find out more about the conference and registration click here.