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  • Leading with clarity: How strategic leadership enabled PGS to succeed

    VWV Narrow Quay, Bristol

    Join us for a candid fireside chat with PGS's Grant Forrest, who will share his organisation's real-life journey through strategic change - from building a clear strategy and securing trustee buy-in, to recognising when a merger is the right move to protect charitable impact. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-with-clarity-how-strategic-leadership-enabled-pgs-to-succeed-tickets-1999659078132?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Free

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

    Online webinar

    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 a lively panel discussion. Book here: https://eastsidepeople.org/resource/festival-of-trusteeship/

    Free

  • Building board chemistry: What makes boards click?

    Online webinar

    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 Pass until 30 Sept 2026, £30 thereafter.

    £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

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

    Online webinar

    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 Pass until 30 Sept 2026, £30 thereafter.

    £24 – £30

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

    Online webinar

    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 around the board table. Book here: https://eastsidepeople.org/resource/festival-of-trusteeship/ £24 Early Bird […]

    £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

  • Trusteeship Today: Turning research into better boards

    Online webinar

    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? Book here: https://eastsidepeople.org/resource/festival-of-trusteeship/ £24 Early Bird Weekly Pass until 30 […]

    £24 – £30

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

    Online webinar

    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 to be paying attention. Book here: https://eastsidepeople.org/resource/festival-of-trusteeship/ £24 Early Bird […]

    £24 – £30

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

    Online webinar

    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 background required. Book here: https://eastsidepeople.org/resource/festival-of-trusteeship/ £24 Early Bird Weekly Pass […]

    £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

  • When boards turn toxic

    Online webinar

    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 and what trustees can do. Book here: https://eastsidepeople.org/resource/festival-of-trusteeship/ £24 Early […]

    £24 – £30

  • Brave boards in an age of hostility

    Online webinar

    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 difficult choices and what they did. Book here: https://eastsidepeople.org/resource/festival-of-trusteeship/ £24 […]

    £24 – £30

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

    Online webinar

    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 most popular Festival formats. Book here: https://eastsidepeople.org/resource/festival-of-trusteeship/  

    Free

  • Festival Close: Well, this is awkward…

    Online webinar

    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 until 30 Sept 2026, £30 thereafter.

    £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