If you are new to the role of being a charity trustee, this course will provide the perfect introduction, while experienced trustees will also benefit from a refresher of their responsibilities and comprehensive updates on evolving elements of the trustee role.

Speakers
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Dorothy Dalton
Dorothy Dalton is a leading expert on governance. She has written several books on the subject. She was founding editor of Governance: essential information for effective trustees – a post she held from July 2005 to January 2016.
With a ‘first’ in mathematics, Dorothy, a former Headteacher, was chief executive of ACEVO, the association of chief executives of voluntary organisation from 1992 to 2000. From 2000 to 2003 she was a non-executive director of the Inland Revenue.She is currently Chair of Governors of the Petchey Academy in Hackney. She has been a trustee of many charities including Marie Curie and has been chair of trustees of the Journey of a Lifetime Trust (JoLt) and chairman of governors of Orley Farm School Trust. She is a fellow of the Leadership Trust Foundation and of International Students House. She founded the Journey of a Lifetime Trust (JoLt), the Network of Women Chairs, and Groundbreakers: Voluntary sector women leaders.
Programme
PART A (Please note: We will start promptly so please join early to check all the IT is OK and you are connected. All other times are approximate for guidance purposes only)
9.55am
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Log in to ensure prompt start at 10am
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10.00am
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Introductions
The changing environment in which trustees and charities have to operate
CC3 – Duties of trustees
Including:
When trustees can be personally liable
Duties of Company Directors
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10.15am
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What is governance?
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12. 30pm
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Lunch
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1.00pm
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Information needs of trustees
Planning the work of the board
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2.15pm
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End
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NOTE: There will be a short comfort break at about 11.30am
PART B
Please read the case study before you join PART B
9.55am
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Log in to ensure prompt start at 10am
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10.00am
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Case study
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11.00am
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Break
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11.10am
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Re-join
Relationships with your chief executive and chair of trustees
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12. 30pm
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End
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Testimonials
I now feel more confident that my charity is functioning well and have taken dozens of tips and ideas away for doing even better
Every trustee should attend one of these courses if they are to do their job properly
An extremely useful course with excellent materials
Prices
(prices exc VAT)
Governance & Leadership subscriber - £195
Standard rate - £235
Non-charity Governance & Leadership subscriber- £300
Non-charity delegate- £400
For group bookings email [email protected]
Governance & Leadership subscriber - £195
Standard rate - £235
Non-charity Governance & Leadership subscriber- £300
Non-charity delegate- £400
For group bookings email [email protected]
Terms & Conditions
Substitution and cancellation policy: On receipt of your booking form, your place is confirmed. Delegate substitutions are allowed. Up to and including 14 days prior to the event, a refund (less a 15% administration fee), or one complimentary transfer to another training date can be issued. Only one complimentary transfer can be issued, no refund will be issued for a cancelled transfer. Once a transfer has been processed, refund for the original booking will not be issued. Refunds or transfers are not available less than 14 days before the event date. Confirmation of cancellations MUST be in writing and sent or faxed to Civil Society Media at 15 Prescott Place, London, SW4 6BS 020 7819 1200 (fax: 020 7819 1210).