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  • Festival Launch: How will tomorrow’s boards be different?

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. What will the charity board of the future look like – and who will be sitting around the table? Join us to kick off this year’s Festival with a keynote from Dame Julia Unwin, Chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales, followed by […]

    Free

  • Building board chemistry: What makes boards click?

    Online webinar

    This event is part of Eastside People’s 'Festival of Trusteeship'. What’s the secret formula for a brilliant board? The best boards aren’t made up of brilliant individuals – they’re made up of people who work brilliantly together. Our panel will explore what we can learn from high-performing boards. Book here: https://eastsidepeople.org/resource/festival-of-trusteeship/ £24 Early Bird Weekly […]

    £24 – £30

  • Public trust and trustee experience research | 09.11.26 | Ymchwil ar ymddiriedau cyhoeddus a phrofiad ymddiriedolwyr

    Online webinar

    Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the Charity Commission’s latest research on public trust and trustee experiences. Discover what drives confidence in charities, the challenges trustees grapple with, and the opportunities to strengthen governance and impact. Gain practical insights, benchmark your organisation, and leave better equipped to inspire trust. ​Ymunwch â ni am weminar […]

    Free

  • Leading for impact: The Trustee’s role in a changing landscape

    Forvis Mazars London Office 30 Old Bailey, London, United Kingdom

    Join charity finance leaders, trustees and sector experts for an evening exploring the forces shaping the future of the sector. Our panel will discuss AI, digital transformation, funding, workforce challenges, culture and leadership, and examine how charities can respond with innovation, adaptability and resilience. Book here: https://www.forvismazars.com/uk/en/insights/webinars-and-events/trustee-s-role-in-a-changing-landscape

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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