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.
This course will take place online via Zoom.
A £40 discount is available to Governance & Leadership subscribers.
Speakers
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John Williams
John has a professional background originally in marketing and corporate communications.For the last 20 years he has been actively involved in the charity sector, as a Chair, trustee, consultant and regulator. He served for five years as Charity Commissioner and, more recently, for eight years as trustee and Vice Chair of the Association of Chairs.John has been a regular conference speaker and is a former columnist for Governance & Leadership magazine.
Programme
PART A
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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
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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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Please note, this programme is subject to change.
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 - £195Standard rate - £235
Non-charity Governance & Leadership subscriber- £300
Non-charity delegate- £400
For group bookings email [email protected]
FAQs
When will I receive course materials and Zoom link to access the course?
After booking you will receive the following correspondence:
1 week before the course – an e-mail with your joining information, this includes the course programme and any other relevant materials.
1 day before the course – an e-mail with your final information, this includes the Zoom link, course programme any other relevant materials.
When will I be invoiced for my booking?
Invoices are manually processed so this will be sent to you by our events team shortly after your booking.
Will presentation slides be provided?
Presentations are provided in advance for the majority of our courses but this can vary and is down to the course leader’s discretion.
Will the sessions be recorded?
We do not record our courses as we feel this gives delegates the opportunity to have more open discussions and freely ask questions around the running of their charities.
Will I get a reminder prior to my course?
Yes, you will get e-mails one week and one day before your course with all of the information you need. You won’t receive a calendar invite so do make sure you put the date in your diary.
What if I can no longer attend the course?
Up to and including 14 days prior to the event, a refund (less a 15% administration fee), a substitution of a colleague, 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 to [email protected]
For any other queries, please get in touch at [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).
