Date: 17 Sep 2026

Theme: Vulnerability, Understanding and Collaboration!

All eligible members will receive an email invitation with the link to register in advance. If you have not received this and would like to attend, please email info@malg.org.uk.

Agenda

09.50         Arrival & Networking

10.00         Welcome, Introductions & Steering Committee Updates

                • Christy McAleese, Head of Debt Policy and Strategy – Money & Pensions Service/MALG South East Steering Committee Chair

10.10         Working Collaboratively with Debt Advice Agencies: A Strategic Toolkit for Creditors

                • Kevin Shaw, Senior Creditor Strategy Manager – Money and Pensions Service

10.30         Q&A

10.40        Neurodiversity, Vulnerability & Debt

                • Helen Handzel, Sector Liaison Manager – StepChange Debt Charity

11:00        Q&A

11:10        Comfort Break

11.25      The Future MALG Strategy – Interactive Group Session

11.45        Q&A

11.55       MALG National Update

                • Peg Alexander, CEO – MALG

12.10      Wrap up Summary, AOB & Close

                • Christy McAleese, Head of Debt Policy and Strategy – Money & Pensions Service/MALG South East Steering Committee Chair