# Event Details - **Event Name**: From purpose to performance: Afternoon tea with Bettys and Taylors - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: And what if you enjoyed an afternoon tea while learning about the ultimate tea-related business?About this EventJoin CIMA for a special afternoon at the iconic Bettys & Taylors Imperial Tearoom at Bettys in the centre of Harrogate – a unique opportunity to gain insights from one of Yorkshire’s most respected, family-owned businesses while enjoying a buffet style afternoon tea.Afternoon teaFounded in 1919, Bettys & Taylors is a proudly independent, values-driven organisation best known for its much-loved tea and coffee brands, including Yorkshire Tea and Taylors of Harrogate. With a strong focus on long-term thinking, responsible business practices and people-centred leadership, the business offers a compelling example of how commercial success and sustainability can go hand in hand.Guests will enjoy a buffet style afternoon tea in the historic Imperial Tearoom, providing an excellent setting for networking with fellow finance professionals.CPD: Bettys & Taylors, Schofield MoneyAt this event, senior leaders from Bettys & Taylors will share perspectives across three key areas:Purpose-led leadership in a family-owned business, including their co-CEO model and values-driven approachSustainability in practice, exploring how environmental and ethical considerations are embedded across operationsFinance careers in transition, with a personal perspective on evolving skillsets and the integration of sustainability within the professionTheir session will conclude with a panel discussion and audience Q&A, offering attendees the chance to engage directly with the speakers.We will also be joined by Richard Parker & Ben Hiley - Financial Planners from Schofield Money - who will discuss a plain-English guide to investing with your values intact. They will explain how ESG screening differs from ethical investing, what responsible portfolios actually hold, and share an honest look at performance, risk, and the long-term compounding potential of values-based strategies.This event is open to CIMA members, future members and guests, and offers valuable CPD through real-world insight into leadership, sustainability and the evolving role of finance.Don't miss out on this iconic blend of CPD and tea!Accessibility noticeThe Imperial Room is upstairs at Bettys' Harrogate branch and because of the listed building status it is not possible to install a lift. There is a short flight of stairs up to the Imperial Room from the main entrance and then there is a small flight up to the toilets from the main room. Please get in touch with Martyna Iwach at martyna.iwach@aicpa-cima.com to discuss your needs before booking a space. We apologise for any inconvenience.Agenda🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PMArrival, registration, buffet style afternoon tea🕑: 05:45 PM - 07:15 PMSustainability at Bettys & Taylors: Leadership, operations, financeHost: Carly Bilsbrough🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:25 PMComfort break🕑: 07:25 PM - 08:00 PMThe conscience of capital: Ethical & ESG investing in 2026Host: Richard ParkerInfo: Responsible investing has moved from niche conversation to mainstream choice. With more labels, more funds, and more headlines than ever, investors face real options and real confusion about aligning their money with their values. In this session, Financial Planners Ben Hiley and Richard Parker from Schofield in Harrogate take a plain-English look at how ESG screening works, what separates ESG from ethical investing, and what responsible portfolios actually own beneath the headline. They'll compare performance and risk characteristics of responsible versus conventional strategies, including an honest discussion of where ethical approaches have recently lagged and why long-term compounding still makes the case for many clients. Attendees will leave understanding how values-based investing functions in practice, with a clearer framework for matching their values to their money and the right questions to ask any adviser.🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMNetworking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrogate/from-purpose-to-performance-afternoon-tea-with-bettys-and-taylors/100001989290667938 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Imperial Tea Room, Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate City Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.5, max: 32.5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Harrogate - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Imperial Tea Room, Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate City Centre - **lat**: 53.9928405 - **long**: -1.5427278 - **full address**: Imperial Tea Room, Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate City Centre, 1 Parliament Street, Harrogate, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: From purpose to performance: Afternoon tea with Bettys and Taylors - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e0db0f9741bf377d79f1f04c68d1f07fc8416cdc42122c7adb5039e55889076d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc776362-gmir.jpg?v=1779462692 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is From purpose to performance: Afternoon tea with Bettys and Taylors being held? - **A:** From purpose to performance: Afternoon tea with Bettys and Taylors takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Imperial Tea Room, Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms, Harrogate City Centre, 1 Parliament Street, Harrogate, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing From purpose to performance: Afternoon tea with Bettys and Taylors? - **A:** From purpose to performance: Afternoon tea with Bettys and Taylors is organized by AICPA & CIMA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** From purpose to performance: Afternoon tea with Bettys and Taylors is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Harrogate, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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