Aspiring trustees
HCR Law LLP: Trustees Week Celebrations
We are hosting four free breakfast events in each of our Cheltenham, Cardiff, Cambridge and Central England (Northampton) offices throughout the week of 6 to 10 November from 8 - 9.45am. Each session will feature different professional and charity speakers covering topics which are relevant to all charities. View the dates and locations for the […]
Getting on Board – Festival Keynote: In conversation with the Charity Commission
Join us at the beginning of Trustees' Week in conversation with the Chair of the Charity Commission, Orlando Fraser. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/festival-keynote-in-conversation-with-the-charity-commission-tickets-725619446297?aff=oddtdtcreator
BDO – Trustees for change: Panel Discussion with Helen Stephenson, CEO Charity Commission
Auditorium 1st Floor, 55 Baker Street, London, United KingdomThis in-person event will facilitate an engaging panel discussion that delves into the nuances, challenges, and triumphs of trusteeship. Guest speakers include the Charity Commission’s CEO Helen Stephenson; Dr Priya Singh, Chair of Trustees at NCVO; and a range of experienced Trustees and Charity Professionals who will share their knowledge and experience of trusteeship and […]
Getting on Board – Turning passion into purpose
Webinar Online onlyThis session will help you to recognise and distil your passions, and consider and learn more trusteeship as an opportunity to put it to good use. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/turning-passion-into-purpose-tickets-713704137287?aff=oddtdtcreator
Young Trustees Movement – Champion Training
Webinar Online onlyWhen 1/12 trustees are named either John or David and fewer than 3% of trustees are under 30. It’s no secret that board diversity is an issue. Join us in changing that. The first step is attending this workshop. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-trustees-movement-champion-training-tickets-123188392799
gunnercooke and Investec – Making the most out of your Charity reserves
Online , United KingdomTo celebrate Trustees Week, gunnercooke and Investec will share their respective legal and financial expertise on the topical and trending issues of reserves, and resilience and introducing you to how crypto currency has become part of the charity landscape. Reserve your place: https://share.hsforms.com/1MaCnRjDFT5WLniJb0rjG4Qbunjn
Here 4 BDCC – Trustee Panel Event
The Bright Building University of Bradford, BradfordJoin us at a panel and Q&A event for existing and prospective trustees. We have 5 fabulous panellists, each sharing their personal and professional experiences. Find out what being a trustee involves, the common challenges trustees face plus potential solutions, and hear about how trustees and staff can work collaboratively. Register for the event: http://www.cabad.org.uk/events/trustee-panel-discussion-and-qa/
Getting on Board – What is a trustee and how do I become one?
Webinar Online onlyThis one hour session is a great introduction to the world of Trusteeship and will cover, what trustees are, what they do and how you can become one. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-a-trustee-and-how-do-i-become-one-tickets-713847024667?aff=oddtdtcreator
SCVO – Urgent priority or gradual progress? Debating how we should fix governance
EICC The Exchange, EdinburghJoin SCVO to debate a more radical approach to governance, where we’ll thrash out the challenges of being too maverick, and the risks of doing nothing. What do we need to change to see more inclusive boards, less red tape and a more agile and dynamic approach to governance? Register for the event: https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/events/a1v3z00000JIJ6AAAX/urgent-priority-or-gradual-progress-debating-how-we-should-fix-governance?page=1
Burton Sweet – Trustees’ Week Reception
St. Georges Great George Street, Bristol, United KingdomThe Burton Sweet Charities Team will be marking the fantastic contribution of charity trustees to our local communities. This free social event will be held at St George's in Bristol and include wine and drinks, as well as canapés. Register for the event: https://www.burton-sweet.co.uk/event/trustees-week-reception/
Getting on Board – Navigating barriers to trusteeship
Webinar Online onlyJoin us to look at evidence of additional barriers faced by under-represented groups. We will cover evidence of existing barriers, how to navigate them and how to throw the ladder back down once you have achieved your goal. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating-barriers-to-trusteeship-tickets-713916502477?aff=oddtdtcreator
Getting on Board – Lived experience on boards: the latest insights
Webinar Online onlyWhat are the latest insights on recruiting and retaining lived experience on boards? What are the pipeline schemes to introduce people with lived experience to trusteeship and to support them to find a role? Join our panel discussion on this topic. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lived-experience-on-boards-the-latest-insights-tickets-713935850347?aff=oddtdtcreator
Macc & Young Manchester – Get to know trusteeship and get involved during Trustees’ Week 2023
Friends Meeting House 6 Mount Street, ManchesterTo mark Trustees’ Week, Macc is holding an information and networking event to promote the role and impact of trusteeship, whilst also encouraging connections between potential trustees and recruiting groups and organisations from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-to-know-trusteeship-and-get-involved-during-trustees-week-2023-tickets-736379269217
Getting on Board – Frontline volunteer to trustee
Webinar Online onlyCome along to hear our panel of frontline volunteers who became trustees who will tell us about their journeys, and discuss some of the considerations when frontline volunteers become trustees. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-frontline-volunteer-to-trustee-tickets-713953463027?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mid Sussex Voluntary Action – What Does it Really Take to be a Treasurer?
The Cherry Tree Centre 55 Fairfield Road, United KingdomUncover the secrets behind being a Treasurer - an event that will reveal what it truly takes! Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trustees-week-what-does-it-really-take-to-be-a-treasurer-tickets-736457874327?aff=oddtdtcreator
Getting on Board – Are charities heterosexist?
Webinar Online onlyJoin #CharitySoStraight and a panel of experts by experience to consider the role of sexuality and heterosexism* on charity boards and in the charity sector. *Heterosexism: discrimination or prejudice against gay people on the assumption that heterosexuality is the normal sexual orientation. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/are-charities-heterosexist-tickets-714444521797?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mid Sussex Voluntary Action – Debunking the Myths of the Role of Chair
The Cherry Tree Centre 55 Fairfield Road, United KingdomHave you ever pondered the reality behind the role of a Chair within a non-profit organisation? This event is all about challenging misconceptions and demystifying the role of a Chair. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trustees-week-debunking-the-myths-of-the-role-of-chair-tickets-736467302527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mid Sussex Voluntary Action – Challenge Your Assumptions – Inclusive Trustee Recruitment
The Cherry Tree Centre 55 Fairfield Road, United KingdomAt this unique in-person gathering, we invite you to challenge your assumptions about inclusive trustee recruitment. Explore best practices and learn effective strategies and tools to foster diversity and cultivate more well-rounded boards, facilitated by the award winning Watch This Sp_ce. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trustees-week-challenge-your-assumptions-inclusive-trustee-recruitment-tickets-736484042597?aff=oddtdtcreator
Getting on Board – Where are the working class trustees?
Webinar Online onlyLast year, our panel and attendees tended to agree that trusteeship has a class issue. This year we want to talk about solutions and progress. Has anything changed? What can we do to bring class barriers into the light and to make trusteeship more accessible? Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/where-are-the-working-class-trustees-tickets-714449075417?aff=oddtdtcreator
Getting on Board – Imposters on boards: overcoming imposter syndrome
Webinar Online onlyThis session is for and about aspiring and serving trustees who worry that they don’t really deserve their place on a charity board. Join us as we discuss this topic. Register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imposters-on-boards-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-tickets-714462375197?aff=oddtdtcreator