Newly appointed trustees
ICAEW – Small charities – tackling financial governance challenges
Online , United KingdomThis free virtual event from ICAEW’s Charity Community is led by experts in charity accounting, taxation and law, and will help you strengthen your charity’s resilience, financial management and avoid common governance pitfalls. Register for the event: https://events.icaew.com/pd/29666/small-charities-tackling-financial-governance-challenges
WCVA – A webinar on data protection law, your obligations, common breaches and how to avoid them
Online, WalesThe ICO will share simple steps on how to comply with Data Protection laws and discuss some of the common breaches reported to us from this sector with guidance on how to avoid them. Please email bookings@wcva.cymru to express an interest. A booking link will be sent closer to the event date.
Young Trustees Movement – Using Young Trustees Movement’s Conversations Toolkit to create a diverse, inclusive and effective boardroom
Online , United KingdomYoung Trustees Movement’s Conversations Toolkit supports trustees and board stakeholders to hold constructive conversations to create greater diversity, inclusion and belonging on boards. In this session we’ll discuss the purpose of YTM’s Conversations Toolkit, best practice and research underpinning it, and how you can use it in the boardroom.
WCVA – Governance Surgery
Online, WalesThis is your opportunity to meet with the Governance Manager of WCVA to discuss any queries you may have regarding your organisation’s governance or your responsibility as a trustee. Please email bookings@wcva.cymru to express an interest. A booking link will then be sent out closer to the date.
Third Sector Governance Forum – Trustees week conference 2024: Good governance – future proofing for trustees
Dovecot Studios Ltd 10 Infirmary Street, EdinburghJoin us at the Third Sector Governance Forum's free Trustees’ Week conference where we’ll bring together trustees and governance expert speakers in Edinburgh to celebrate the work trustees do and share all of our experience and knowledge. There will be opportunities for networking, learning and reflecting. Book on the event: https://scvo.scot/events-training/calendar/a1vP100000CGjK4IAL/trustees-week-conference-2024-good-governance-future-proofing-for-trustees
NCVO – Trustees’ Week 2024: Trustee recruitment and retention report launch
OnlineAs part of Trustees’ Week 2024, NCVO are launching a report on the trustee recruitment and retention challenges facing charities. Join us to: explore the research findings hear from experienced trustees about their challenges and journeys ask your questions discuss your own experiences with fellow trustees Book on the event: https://booking.ncvo.org.uk/event/sessions?id=Trustees_Week_2024_Trustee_recruitment_and_retention_report_launch951584680
Young Trustees Movement – Young Trustees Movement’s Community Cafe: The Launch Event
Online , United KingdomAre you a trustee under 30 or aspiring to become one? Join the Young Trustees Movement for the launch of our monthly Community Cafe! Each month join us for a Q&A with a young trustee, hear about trustee vacancies, network with other young people and share advice.
WCVA – Trustee Benefits Webinar
Online, WalesThis webinar is aimed at trustees to explain the pitfalls surrounding trustee benefits, what you can claim and be paid for, what you cant and the changes that have been implemented by the Charities Act 2022. It is delivered by Hugh James Solicitors. bookings@wcva.cymru to express an interest in attending. A booking link will then […]
Young Trustee’s Movement’s Model Boardroom Series Training Drop-In
Online , United KingdomYoung Trustee Movement’s Model Boardroom Series presents mock boardroom situations, teaching you to think like a trustee and engage with governance. Join the drop-in session to complete the gamified training, whilst learning and connecting with others in the movement. Complete it by the end of Trustees Week for a certificate.
Burton Sweet – Trustees’ Week Reception 2024
St. Georges Great George Street, Bristol, United KingdomMarking the fantastic contribution of charity trustees to our local communities, with drinks and conversation with those passionate about charities. Whether you are already a trustee, are interested in becoming a trustee, or looking for someone to become a trustee of your charity, we’d be delighted to see you there.
NCVO – Trustees’ Week 2024: Knowledge exchange and networking session for NCVO members
OnlineNetwork with other trustees from NCVO member organisations in facilitated sessions. Share experiences and challenges, work through solutions together, develop new relationships and learn from your peers. Topics will be based on key issues identified in our new trustee recruitment and retention report which will be launched on 5th November. Book the event: https://booking.ncvo.org.uk/event/sessions?id=Trustees_Week_2024_Knowledge_exchange_and_networking_session_for_trustees3544553437
Association of Chairs – Peer support group session for London Chairs
Canopi Canopi, 7-14 Great Dover Street, LondonThis two hour facilitated sessions is an opportunity to network with fellow Chairs, and talk though issues and similar challenges and experiences. This week’s session will be all about supporting Trustee’s Week, and inviting all existing and aspiring London chairs to come along and share their experiences.
Rathbones Birmingham Charity Seminar Lessons from your peers
Rathbones Investment Management The Colmore Building, Colmore Circus, BirminghamLearning from your peers can be a powerful way to avoid the missteps of others and ultimately enhance impact. Our seminar will discuss: • different approaches to charity investment from here and abroad • lessons from recent Charity Commission investigations • marketing actions that have worked • lessons from an experienced trustee
ICAEW – What’s the best legal form for your charity or social business?
Online , United KingdomThis ICAEW webinar will look at the types of legal structure commonly used by charities and social businesses. Join us to hear the advantages and disadvantages of common legal structures, the circumstances in which social businesses may want to consider a change of structure and the common pitfalls to avoid. Book online: https://events.icaew.com/pd/29514/whats-the-best-legal-form-for-your-charity-or-social-business
WCVA – Safeguarding for Trustees
Online, WalesThis webinar will discuss safeguarding responsibilities of trustees It will cover: - Their duties under the Charity Commission and charity registration - The requirements and understanding of safeguarding from the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act - Expectations placed upon Trustees to lead their organisational safeguarding, sufficient oversight - Practical steps to include policies, reporting […]
Young Trustees Movement’s Champion Training
Online , United KingdomBoard diversity is an issue. Join us in changing that. Attend this workshop and become a Young Trustees Champion. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to articulate why young trustees are important, and run a session with your board to plan achievable next steps.
Young Trustee’s Movement’s Model Boardroom Series Training Drop In
Online , United KingdomYoung Trustee Movement’s Model Boardroom Series presents mock boardroom situations, teaching you to think like a trustee and engage with governance. Join the drop in session to complete the gamified training, whilst learning and connecting with others in the movement. Complete it by the end of Trustees Week for a certificate.
WCVA – Conflict of Interest Webinar
Online, WalesThis webinar is aimed at trustees ( Committee members, directors etc) to explain good practice in reference to conflicts of interest and look at recent Charity Commission Decisions. It is delivered by Hugh James Solicitors. Please email bookings@wcva.cymru to express an interest. A booking link will then be sent at a later date.