In the Room.

A single message rarely tells the whole story. Over years, however, messages can reveal patterns that are difficult to explain to a lawyer, organise for court, and painful to revisit. How can someone take that history to a lawyer in a useful format? Join Jenny Rudd, founder of Dispute Buddy, and Charles Hale KC for a conversation about documenting communication, recognising patterns and preparing evidence in family disputes. Jenny created Dispute Buddy after spending around 40 hours collecting and organising her own text messages for a family court case. Her software finds patterns of coercive control and other abuse, and turns text-message histories into organised reports to give lawyers or the police. Charles is Joint Head of Chambers at 4PB and practises in both children and financial cases. He’ll bring a family barrister’s perspective to the discussion: what makes evidence useful, how a wider pattern can be presented clearly, and what to consider when preparing for a conversation with a lawyer. This session is for anyone navigating a family dispute, working in family law, or anyone who wants to hear how a personal ordeal became one of the fastest-growing startups to come out of New Zealand, now taking off in the US and UK.

This session is open to all, including non-members.

As London's autumn art season gets underway, join The Fifth Room for a conversation with Marine Tanguy, founder and CEO of MTArt Agency, and Hans Christoffersen of Saatchi Yates Gallery. Together, they'll explore how to approach exhibitions and art fairs with a collector's eye: what to look for, which questions to ask, and how to begin building a collection that grows with you over time.

Transform Your Money Habits — with Fleur Iannazzo, author of The Money Pizza: The Slice-by-Slice Guide to Being Your Own Money Coach. Ever caught yourself thinking "why do I DO this?" about money? You know what you should be doing but can't seem to change what you actually do, and it's bloody frustrating. This in-person workshop digs into what's really driving your money behaviour so you can start shifting it for good. Fleur shares the tips and strategies that have worked for her coaching clients, grounded in the psychology of how we actually deal with money, so you can break the habits holding you back and make the better ones stick. Whether you want to save more, invest, or just get a handle on your budget, this hour is for you. Includes a glass of wine or a soft drink. This is a women only event.

Includes a glass of wine or a soft drink.

The decisions that compound quietly over a lifetime, investing, pensions, the ones nobody teaches you. This session is about making them on your own terms, starting now.

Silence Your Inner Critic, Find Your Confidence — with Tara Rule. A practical session on breaking the habit of over-apologising, quieting the inner critic, and speaking with the confidence you already have.

Career change, caring for someone, illness, starting over. The moments that upend a plan don't come with instructions. This is a room to think them through with people who've been there.

A practical conversation on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration, trusts and personal tax planning.

Techniques that actually work, taught by someone who knows. With Reflect Martial Arts, for the walk home, the empty carriage, the moments you'd rather not think about but should be ready for.