I'm happy for you to discuss this matter whichever way you choose but I'd like to know your personal thoughts on this prior to an 'open' discussion so that I can fill you in on more details of where I am with this offer of help!
I have today written to Tony & Richard at APAT suggesting a solution to the problem that I, and no doubt many others, are finding with the 'buy-in' arrangements for the forthcoming APAT event in Newcastle.
I will update this post as and when I get a reply with details of what was offered, by way of the solution, once I receive some feedback from the guys.
If agreeable though, to my suggestion, I believe it will solve all immediate problems.