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  • Small Charities: building confidence, strengthening leadership

    On demand

    Empowering trustees and treasurers to keep up-to-date with sector developments and deliver effective financial governance for small charities. Watch on demand: https://events.icaew.com/pd/33510/small-charities-building-confidence-strengthening-leadership?pk_vid=60f7934089e6328d179075660136d5cc

    Free

  • Nobody Killed EDI. It Died of Its Own Success

    The Royal Society of Arts 8 John Adam Street, London, United Kingdom

    Darren Franklin examines how boards can celebrate representation yet dismiss challenge. Drawing on research, he explores how warnings about conflicts or weak controls may go unheard until auditors intervene. The session offers practical tests and an anonymised case to help chairs, chief executives and trustees assess whether their boards listen. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nobody-killed-edi-it-died-of-its-own-success-tickets-2001000366963?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Free

  • Making charities investment ready (Hull)

    Wilkin Chapman Rollits Citadel House 58 High Street, Hull, United Kingdom

    This practical and informative session is designed to help charities become investment-ready and project strong, equipping trustees and charity leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to attract funding and deliver long-term impact. Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wilkinchapmanrollits2/2378008

    Free

  • Working with the Public Ombudsman for Wales | 10.11.26 | Gweithio gydag Ombwdsmon Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus Cymru

    Online webinar

    Third sector organisations play a vital role in supporting people who experience problems with public services in Wales. In our presentation, we will explain how we want to work more closely with the sector to increase awareness of our office, promote our accessibility services and support referrals of complaints that fall within our jurisdiction. ​Mae […]

    Free

  • Income Generation Health Check | 10.11.26 | Gwiriad Iechyd Cynhyrchu Incwm

    Online webinar

    Trustees play a key role in the financial sustainability of their organisation. Regular organisational health checks help assess current income generation capacity, identify gaps, and highlight areas for improvement. This session will support trustees to understand what an effective health check should include, explore practical approaches to conducting one, and identify useful resources to strengthen […]

    Free

  • Boards, Bots and Big Questions: How trustees are navigating AI

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. AI is already changing the way charities work. What does that mean for trustees? Where is it genuinely useful, where should boards be cautious and how on earth are trustees supposed to keep up? No technical knowledge required. Book here: https://eastsidepeople.org/resource/festival-of-trusteeship/ £24 Early Bird Weekly […]

    £24 – £30

  • Financial sustainability in charities – are people part of the problem?

    Online webinar

    Financial resilience is one of the greatest challenges charities are currently facing. In responding, how often have you considered the role of your people and culture in turning your finances around? Join us to explore how people, culture and organisational behaviours can impact financial sustainability in charities. Book here: https://events.icaew.com/pd/33781/financial-sustainability-in-charities-are-people-part-of-the-problem-with-mha

    Free

  • Governance Through Two Lenses: Lessons from the Boardroom and the Trustee Board

    Online webinar

    What can company boards and trustee boards learn from each other? In this Trustee Week fireside chat, Tom Wilcox and Andy Mackay-Sim will explore governance culture, accountability, leadership, decision-making and board effectiveness, sharing practical insights across corporate and charitable sectors. Book here: https://www.cgi.org.uk/events/upcoming-events/governance-through-two-lenses-lessons-from-the-boardroom-and-the-trustee-board/?eventDate=1174

    Free

  • Not a numbers person? 10 questions every trustee should ask

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. You don’t need to be a finance whizz to make a useful contribution to financial discussions – but you do need to know what to ask. Discover ten simple questions that will help you understand your charity’s finances, spot trouble early and contribute with confidence […]

    £24 – £30

  • Introduction to Public Appointments

    Online webinar

    Join us for a friendly online introduction to Public Appointments. To mark Trustees’ Week, we’ll explore the role of trustees on public body boards and share tips for applying. Hear from Fiona Cannon OBE, Dr Fiona Butcher, Marc St John and Verity Hancock OBE, who will share their insights. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-public-appointments-tickets-2001374294390

    Free

  • The Great Merger Debate

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. Should far more charities be merging, or is merger too often touted as the answer to problems it can’t solve? Hear our speakers make the case for and against as they battle it out over one of the sector’s thorniest questions. You decide where you […]

    £24 – £30

  • Charity Trustees’ Week Afternoon Tea

    VWV London Office 24 King William St, London, United Kingdom

    Join us in our central London office to celebrate the trustee community. It’s an opportunity to connect with fellow trustees, hear from peers who’ll be sharing stories about the joys and challenges of the role, and raise a glass in appreciation. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charities-trustees-week-event-london-tickets-1998414733263?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Free

  • What is a trustee and how do I become one?

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. We believe that most people have the potential to be brilliant trustees. In this friendly and informative session, we’ll cover what trustees are and what they do, how to find a trustee role that’s right for you and what to expect if you join a […]

    Free

  • Data Protection tips with the Information Commissioner’s Officer | 11.11.26 | Awgrymiadau diogelu data gyda Swyddfa’r Comisiynydd Gwybodaeth

    Online webinar

    This session aims to break down what the ICO expects from charities when handling personal data, with practical tips you can use day-to-day. We’ll look at how to stay compliant, reduce risk, and build trust, covering topics such as accountability, people’s rights, and how to make data protection part of everyday work ​Nod y sesiwn […]

    Free

  • Raising it, reporting it: a guide to the new rules

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. The rules around charity finance, accounting and fundraising have changed. From new financial reporting requirements and the Charity SORP to changes in fundraising rules and reporting, we'll help you get to grips with what's new and what your board needs to do differently. Book here: […]

    £24 – £30

  • Trustee Recruitment: How to Attract and Appoint the Right People

    Online webinar

    Join Not For Profit People for a free, practical webinar exploring how charities can attract and recruit the right trustees. Discover ways to strengthen board diversity, reach new candidates, write effective adverts, remove barriers to applying and create a fair, accessible recruitment process. Includes practical advice and time for questions. Book here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f35cebcd-7ffb-4e5a-870e-d39f55e107b3@c4824918-6563-445d-931e-c497f0914c96

    Free

  • Charity Reporting and Accounting | 11.11.26 | Adroddiadau a Chyfrifon Elusennau

    Online webinar

    With a new SORP and recent changes to accounting thresholds, the Charity Commission has updated its guidance on accounting and reporting. In this session you will be able to find out about the Commission's updated guidance to help trustees understand the changes to how charities report and prepare their accounts. ​Gyda Datganiad newydd o'r Arfer […]

    Free

  • Building Better Trustee Boards: Skills, Behaviour and Participation

    Online webinar

    What makes an effective trustee board? Drawing on CGIUKI's Modern Trustee research, Loretto Leavy, Penny Bull and James Bluring will examine trustee recruitment and retention, diversity and inclusion, board culture, and the skills and behaviours needed to build stronger, more effective boards. Book here: https://www.cgi.org.uk/events/upcoming-events/building-better-trustee-boards-skills-behaviour-and-participation/?eventDate=1175

    Free

  • Trusteeship Today: Turning research into better boards

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. What does the latest research tell us about charity trustees? Hear from leading researchers as they share fresh evidence on how boards are changing, what's helping trustees succeed and where the biggest challenges lie. Most importantly, what can we actually do with what they've found? […]

    £24 – £30

  • Effective Governance with Darwin Gray | 11.11.26 | Llywodraethu effeithiol gyda Darwin Gray

    Online webinar

    Charity trustees face regular governance challenges, including lack of clarity regarding trustees’ actual roles, managing conflicts of interest, concerns of weak oversight of finances and risk, and inadequate policies being in place. Couple these challenges with often reputational threats, and over-reliance on volunteers, and a perfect storm of poor decision making within the charity can […]

    Free

  • There may be trouble ahead: What should trustees really worry about?

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. What really leads to a charity's downfall? What should keep trustees awake at night and what are we wasting our time worrying about? Hear different perspectives on the risks that really matter, from financial shocks to unhealthy cultures, and find out where trustees really need […]

    £24 – £30

  • Trustees Like Us: Where are all of the working class trustees?

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. Charity boards often talk about diversity, but what about class? Why are working class people still so under-represented around our board tables? Join our panel to explore what gets in the way, what we're missing as a result and what charities can do differently. Stay […]

    Free

  • Making charities investment ready (Grimsby)

    Training Room, Unit E26 The Enterprise Village, Prince Albert Gardens, Grimsby, United Kingdom

    This practical and informative session is designed to help charities become investment-ready and project strong, equipping trustees and charity leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to attract funding and deliver long-term impact. Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wilkinchapmanrollits2/2378825

    Free

  • Barking up the wrong tree? What trustees get wrong about fundraising

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. Trustees can be one of a charity’s greatest fundraising assets, but we can also, with the best of intentions, get it spectacularly wrong. Join our panel for a look at common fundraising howlers, myths and missteps, what fundraisers and funders wish boards understood. No fundraising […]

    £24 – £30

  • Arts & Business Bites: People Matter – The Board as an Employer

    Online webinar

    Celebrate Trustee Week 2026 with Arts & Business NI as we explore The Board as an Employer. Join A&BNI Trustee Stephen McCrystall for a practical discussion on governance, board responsibilities and people-centred leadership. Ideal for trustees, CEOs and governance professionals. The 45-minute online session will be recorded and available afterwards. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arts-business-bites-people-matter-the-board-as-an-employer-tickets-1994304871556?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Free

  • Trustee Spotlight: A Conversation on Modern Trusteeship

    Online webinar

    In this Trustee Week fireside chat, Rabbi Gideon Schulman will reflect on the realities of modern trusteeship, exploring leadership, decision-making, board culture and the challenges facing trustees today, while sharing practical insights on building effective and future-ready boards. Book here: https://www.cgi.org.uk/events/upcoming-events/trustee-spotlight-a-conversation-on-modern-trusteeship/?eventDate=1176

    Free

  • When boards turn toxic

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. Most boards experience disagreement and conflict from time to time. But what happens when relationships between trustees, or between the board and staff, break down? Our panel will explore the warning signs of a toxic board, why conflict escalates, the particular role of the chair […]

    £24 – £30

  • Someone Is Gambling With Your Charity’s Money | 12.11.26 | Mae Rhywun yn Gamblo Gydag Arian Eich Elusen

    Online webinar

    With energy markets remaining unpredictable, making procurement decisions based on speculation can put charity budgets at risk. This webinar explores how understanding your organisation's appetite for risk, choosing the right contract, and prioritising long-term financial stability can help protect funding and support the services your beneficiaries rely on. ​Gyda’r marchnadoedd ynni yn parhau i fod […]

    Free

  • A Safeguarding Refresher! | 12.11.26 | Sesiwn ddiweddaru ar ddiogelu!

    Online webinar

    ​Safeguarding should be a priority for all voluntary organisations, especially those that work with children, young people and adults at risk. Join us for an introduction to safeguarding as we celebrate Safeguarding and Trustees Week and bring you an update on the latest changes in safeguarding, your responsibilities, and how we can help. Webinar suitable […]

    Free

  • Brave boards in an age of hostility

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. It can feel harder than ever to lead a charity. What happens when your cause attracts public criticism, political pressure or outright hostility? When should a board speak up rather than keep its head down? Real-life case studies - hear from boards that have faced […]

    £24 – £30

  • Trusteeship Transformed: Who gets a seat at the table?

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. Could one bold idea transform trusteeship? Hear a series of short, thought-provoking pitches on how we can attract and include a wider range of trustees, then vote for your favourite. Expect fresh thinking, lively debate and maybe a few controversial ideas from one of our […]

    Free

  • Show me the money: a trustee’s guide to fundraising

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. Where does charity income actually come from, and what's working in 2026? From grants and donations to trading and major gifts, get to grips with how charities can bring in money and hear expert insights on the latest fundraising trends and what trustees need to […]

    £24 – £30

  • Trustees’ Week 2026: From Surviving to Thriving

    HCR Law, Lancaster House, Northampton, United Kingdom

    Join HCR Law and leading charity sector experts to explore how charities can move from surviving to thriving. Through practical insights, real-world experiences and expert discussion, discover strategies for strengthening governance, managing risk, building financial resilience, securing funding and creating sustainable, impactful organisations. Book here: https://www.hcrlaw.com/event/trustees-week-celebration-13-november-2026/

    Free

  • Goldilocks Governance: Big, small or just right?

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. Can a charity be too big? Too small? Or just right? Is bigger really better, are small charities more nimble, and what happens to governance as organisations grow or shrink? When it comes to charity size, are there a few fairy tales that need rewriting? […]

    £24 – £30

  • Festival Close: Well, this is awkward…

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. A series of tricky governance scenarios where you decide what happens next. The CEO has just resigned. Two trustees aren't speaking. The charity is taking a battering in the press. Someone's eaten the last biscuit. What now? Book here: https://eastsidepeople.org/resource/festival-of-trusteeship/ £24 Early Bird Weekly Pass […]

    £24 – £30

  • Young Trustees Shaping Tomorrow

    The Aldgate Centre Aldgate High Street, London

    Young Trustees Shaping Tomorrow welcomes current and aspiring young trustees in London to attend a day of connection and learning, discussing themes of belonging and power, as well as practical skills. Charity boards need transforming: join us to explore how this can become reality, with young people leading the charge. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-trustees-shaping-tomorrow-tickets-1997969475485

    Free

  • Risk aversion: what’s holding boards back?

    Online webinar

    Hear insights from research into hidden board biases, and learn about the work set to inform the revised Charity Commission’s guidance on risk. Together, they offer practical lessons on strengthening decisionmaking and viewing risk as a strategic opportunity. Free for subscribers to the FREE Charity Community (https://www.icaew.com/groups-andnetworks/communities/join-charity-community) Book here: https://events.icaew.com/pd/33710/risk-aversion-whats-holding-boards-back

    Free