This year’s conference aims to give those charged with governance of a charity the tools they need. The day addresses challenges faced in charity governance, taxation and management. Join the ICAEW’s charity specialist interest group for the discounted ticket price and to receive free insurance to cover any liabilities when acting as a trustee for a UK charity.
Find out more »This event will also be the official launch of Trustees' Week. The spotlight is currently being directed at charities and their governance. We’re being closely scrutinised by the media, public, government, our stakeholders and each other. Voluntary sector governance is being questioned and put to the test, and we need to ensure we are fully prepared to lead our organisations. Whether you are a new trustee or have years of experience in the role, it is crucial that you understand your…
Find out more »Sir Stephen Bubb, director of Charity Futures (former chief executive of ACEVO), is joining leaders of the Trustee Academy to discuss the sector’s 21st century challenges and what they mean for both current and future trustees, as well as their organisations.
Find out more »Back again this winter, Career Volunteer are hosting our successful trustee speed matching event. On November 15th in London Bridge, we will be bringing together charities of all sizes looking to diversify their candidate pool and talented individuals looking for trustee roles. Register today and join us for an evening of networking and drinks, connecting good people to great causes. Tell your friends...
Find out more »Event run jointly by Volunteer Centre Sutton and Community Action Sutton Come along to our Trustee recruitment networking event and meet 10 local charities who are looking for people to join their Trustee team. Each charity will give a brief pitch about their work and impact, and what they are looking for in potential Trustees, as well as the benefits of being their Trustee. You will have time to ask them questions and chat informally over drinks to find your…
Find out more »Good governance in charities is fundamental to their success. However in practice it can be challenging to achieve, particularly in smaller charities where there are fewer resources for board development and where the boundaries between operations and governance might be more blurred. This webinar will provide an overview of the key principles of good governance including: Trustee Roles and Responsibilities The Charity Governance Code Good Governance in practice – what helps, what hinders? This webinar is ideal to those considering…
Find out more »All charities, large and small, are exposed to risk. Trustees are ultimately responsible for managing these risks and for deciding how much risk their charity should take. Never forget that with risk comes reward! Risk management is about getting the right balance between innovation and change on one hand and the avoidance of shocks and crises on the other – this is not always easy! Come along to this short session on Tuesday 13 November from 4pm where we will explore: The role…
Find out more »Calling all Trustees….Dorset Community Action is establishing a NEW Trustee Forum for Charity trustees, Social Enterprise Directors and Management Committee Members. If you are a trustee, you will know it is a rewarding yet responsible role, which carries with it the responsibility for directing the affairs of their charity and ensuring it is solvent and well run. Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations make an amazing difference to the communities and individuals that they help. Organisations could not achieve this…
Find out more »Trustees can be volunteers from all walks of life – why not use your skills and experience to help others? Come along to Tandridge Voluntary Actions drop in events on Wednesday 14/11/18 and either find out about how to become a trustee (10am-12noon) or if you are a current trustee and need some tips or advice or would like to learn a bit more about how to use the GrantFinder database, then come along in the afternoon (2-4pm). For more…
Find out more »This session will describe some of the simple strategies you can use to ensure your board works effectively. It will cover issues such as recruitment, finding out what motivates your trustees and sharing skills effectively For more information click here
Find out more »Good governance in charities is fundamental to their success. However in practice it can be challenging to achieve, particularly in smaller charities where there are fewer resources for board development and where the boundaries between operations and governance might be more blurred. This webinar will provide an overview of the key principles of good governance including: Trustee Roles and Responsibilities The Charity Governance Code Good Governance in practice – what helps, what hinders? This webinar is ideal to those considering…
Find out more »This session will cover the basic responsibilities of a trustee which can include committee members, directors or board. The session will refer to the Charity Commission's guidance on trusteeship but is relevant for board members of organisations that are not formally registered with the commission. For more information click here.
Find out more »Webinar: Five Ways to Foster Deeper Engagement with Your Trustees What are charities doing now regarding trustee engagement? What works and what doesn’t? Kathryn Engelhardt-Cronk, CEO of MissionBox and Derek Hansen will discuss best practices in engagement and how to effectively create a virtual trustee engagement community. The session will focus on the how to captivate your trustees and ways you can successfully address those challenges. During the webinar you will: Learn best practices for keeping your trustees interested, informed,…
Find out more »Trustees and the Charity Governance Code networking event | Voluntary Action Lewisham Event details To celebrate Trustees Week 2018 we are hosting our annual event for trustees of Lewisham charities. There will be a briefing from a sector expert on using the Charity Governance Code to improve the effectiveness of your trustee board followed by discussion and networking. Who is this event for? Trustees of Lewisham charities that are full members of Voluntary Action Lewisham. (Maximum two trustees per organisation).…
Find out more »Hewitsons Solicitors and Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire would like to invite Board of Trustees to join us at our annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and raise the bar in charity governance. The afternoon will commence with a lunch, followed by an afternoon of guest speakers, activities and closing with networking over tea and cake. Join us for this FREE celebratory afternoon and receive your Board of Trustees goodie bag. For more information click here
Find out more »New and experienced trustees, management committee members and senior managers have the opportunity to sit down with a range of experts on different topics relevant to their governance role. We are bringing together all of the expertise, information and advice you could need if you are a trustee or are considering becoming one, to answer those questions you might be afraid to ask or don’t know who to ask. Experts available will cover the topics of: charity finance, trustee recruitment,…
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