ICAEW – Small charities – tackling financial governance challenges

Online , United Kingdom

This 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

Young Trustees Movement – Using Young Trustees Movement’s Conversations Toolkit to create a diverse, inclusive and effective boardroom

Online , United Kingdom

Young 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.

Free

Lead Scotland (Linking Education and Disability) – Cyber resilience for trustees

Online webinar

We will cover why trustees and potential trustees need to think about cyber resilience; the current threat landscape; key measures to manage your personal cyber security; strategies for managing data security; and key advice on safe methods of data sharing. Q&A. Book your tickets: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J_nP_LLmRuSdNtSig_RPwA#/registration

WCVA – Governance Surgery

Online, Wales

This 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.

Free

Third Sector Governance Forum – Trustees week conference 2024: Good governance – future proofing for trustees

Dovecot Studios Ltd 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh

Join 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

Free

NCVO – Trustees’ Week 2024: Trustee recruitment and retention report launch

Online

As 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

Free

WCVA – Trustee Benefits Webinar

Online, Wales

This 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 […]

Free

WCVA – A webinar to meet LawWorks and find out about their services

Online, Wales

This webinar is aimed at trustees to explain the free services that LawWorks can offer to your organisation • An overview of LawWorks, including LawWorks Cymru. • Advice for your organisation- details of the Not for Profits Programme • Sourcing legal advice for your clients- navigating the landscape of free legal advice in Wales Please […]

Burton Sweet – Trustees’ Week Reception 2024

St. Georges Great George Street, Bristol, United Kingdom

Marking 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.

Free

NCVO – Trustees’ Week 2024: Knowledge exchange and networking session for NCVO members

Online

Network 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

Free

Association of Chairs – Peer support group session for London Chairs

Canopi Canopi, 7-14 Great Dover Street, London

This 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.

Free

Rathbones Birmingham Charity Seminar Lessons from your peers

Rathbones Investment Management The Colmore Building, Colmore Circus, Birmingham

Learning 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

Free

ICAEW – What’s the best legal form for your charity or social business?

Online , United Kingdom

This 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

Free

WCVA – Safeguarding for Trustees

Online, Wales

This 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 […]

Free

Young Trustees Movement’s Champion Training

Online , United Kingdom

Board 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.  

Free

RBC Brewin Dolphin – Midlands Charity Networking Event

Join us for a dynamic networking event designed to bring together passionate individuals from across the third sector. Dive into discussions on today’s pressing issues, connect with like-minded peers and explore new ways to drive impact for the causes you champion. Simply email birminghamadmincharities@brewin.co.uk to confirm your place today.

iBabs and NCVO – Accessible Governance: How to strengthen your board

Online

In a climate where it is challenging to recruit new board members, governance needs to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. In this webinar we will look at tools and techniques to: • Make meetings effective and meaningful • Reduce bureaucracy and jargon • Support trustees to understand good governance Book your tickets: https://info.ibabs.com/accessible-governance#get-started

WCVA – Conflict of Interest Webinar

Online, Wales

This 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.

Free