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  • 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

  • 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