SFE in the News | Services For Education

Sharon Bell, SFE’s Chief Executive, has been making waves in the industry, and recent updates below highlight her commitment to innovation and leadership. From strategic insights to thought-provoking commentary, these contributions showcase how we’re shaping the future of the charity and education sectors:

Charity conference 22 to 23 Jan 26

Charity Conference – Balancing Finance and Impact – Speaker Sharon Bell

Sharon’s talk focused on how financial sustainability, culture, and social impact interact within the charity sector – sometimes in tension, sometimes in harmony.

Session date: 22 Jan 2026

The Charity Show – Squiggly careers, leadership lessons and starting 2026 strong – with Sharon Bell

Tim Beynon and Piers Townley are joined by Sharon in an honest conversation about governance, perspective, lived experience and why getting involved at different levels of the sector really matters.

Published: 12 Jan 2026

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Press cuttings relating to SFE’s new strategy

Published: Dec 2025

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New survey explores culture, sustainability and impact in charities

Charity leaders and trustees from across the country are being encouraged to participate in a survey designed to throw light on the challenges of juggling financial sustainability, culture and delivering … Continue reading

Balancing finance, culture and impact: the leadership challenge for charities

Author: Sharon Bell, Chief Executive, Services For Education; Chair of Trustees Renew Wellbeing

Published: 02 Dec 2025

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Sharon hosted the EMCC UK Conversations with Authors event alongside Amy Fong as we welcomed Jasmine Miller FRSA to talk about her book ‘A Teacher’s Guide to Coaching: Practical Strategies for Using Coaching Practices in Schools.

Event: 5 Nov 2025

In this episode of Wit and Grit, Sharon shares her journey from an accountant to leading a charity focused on music education in Birmingham.

Published: 29 Sept 2025

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Delegates at the Charity Finance Group’s Annual Conference (CFG) in London by Sharon about the real benefits in creating a culture that values both financial resilience and long-term impact.

Conference date: June 26 2025

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Sharon spoke with Sally Twistleton and Karen Douglas, with author Joe Gray on her book ‘Powering Workplace Productivity’ at EMCC UK BookClub event.

Event: 21 May 2025

Sharon and SFE colleagues are happy to provide expert opinion on charity, music education and learning topics. Please get in touch with our Press Office at Clarke Associates on:

07808 735 255