Brains, Balance Sheets & Boardrooms I Northern Credit Day
Credit education that connects the frontline to the future: Sponsored by BW Legal
On 15 October 2025, Odsal Stadium in Bradford will host one of the most ambitious credit education events in the North—bringing together professionals from across Yorkshire, the Northwest, and North Wales & Merseyside for a powerful day of learning, insight, and connection.
This is not just another networking event—it’s an intensive, high-value programme designed to challenge, develop, and inspire anyone working in credit, collections, and financial risk.
Whether you’re starting your career, leading a team, or shaping learning and development in your organisation, you’ll gain the strategic insight and practical tools to elevate performance and stay ahead in a fast-changing environment.
Proudly Sponsored by BW Legal
We are delighted to welcome BW Legal as the event sponsor. Based in Leeds, BW Legal is a Yorkshire-rooted, dual-regulated debt recovery specialist, employing over 300 professionals. The firm offers comprehensive SME and consumer collection services—managing the full credit lifecycle from early arrears and credit control to final enforcement. BW Legal is recognised for its excellence in people and performance, proudly holding Investors in People Gold accreditation in both Employer and Learning & Development categories. This reflects its strong commitment to nurturing talent and fostering career growth. Beyond business, BW Legal is dedicated to giving back. Through bi-monthly fundraising efforts, the firm actively supports local charities and drives meaningful community impact across Yorkshire and beyond. With a focus on service excellence, ethical practice, and industry leadership, BW Legal is helping shape the future of the credit profession—empowering clients through knowledge, connection, and opportunity.
Keynote Speaker:
Professor Nick Wilson – University of Leeds, Professor of Credit Risk and Finance, and Director of the Credit Management Research Centre, Nick has shaped national policy and global research in the field.Educating Credit – Research, Skills & the Future of the Profession will explore how formal education, AI, and data-driven decision-making are redefining credit management, and what the future demands from its professionals.
Career Journeys that Inspire
CICM-qualified leaders share how professional qualifications have driven their success:
- Julie Fewkes MCICM (Grad) – Director of Credit & Risk
- Arvind Kumar FCICM (Grad) – Credit Manager & CICM Regional Representative
- Peter Gent FCICM – CICM Board Member & Senior Credit Leader
Practical Skills. Real Takeaways.
Expert-led masterclasses will deliver tools you can apply immediately:
- How to Assess Credit & Choose Insurance – Steve Hamstead MD of Attis Credit
- How to Collect a Debt (Ethically & Effectively) – Chris Shaw CICM-accredited trainer, Karen Ryan
Head of Third-Party Recoveries, Clear Business
Panel & Q&A
All speakers return for a 35-minute panel discussion and audience Q&A, tackling real-world challenges and sharing solutions you can take back to your business.
Who Should Attend?
Credit controllers and analysts
Credit managers and team leaders
L&D and HR professionals
CICM students and early-career professionals
Anyone committed to building capability, credibility, and career momentum in credit
Secure Your Place - Spaces are limited and demand is high.