Duties of a Trustee - Online course

One day online course

Online courses take place via Zoom and include a one hour lunch break as well as brief refreshment breaks.

Book included: Key Guides: The Charity Trustee’s Handbook

About

Whether you are a new or longstanding trustee, or a member of staff this course will provide you with the most up to date advice and information about charity boards. From legal requirements and best practice to walking the line between supporting and interfering, it will help you feel more informed and able to be an effective trustee or support your charity board.

Who should attend?

• Those considering becoming a trustee but want to know more before they do.
• New charity trustees who want to understand the fundamentals of being a trustee.
• Serving charity trustees who want to update or refresh their knowledge.
• Staff in charities who need to know what trustees do, or develop an effective board.

Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand the benefits and challenges of being a trustee
• Know what good looks like for a trustee and collective board
• Understand the obligations, responsibilities, accountability and liability of trustees
• Know the difference between assurance and reassurance and when to use each one
• Identify key questions to ask at their organisations in the interests of good governance
• Explore case studies to bring key issues to life
• Understand how to use the Charity Governance Code
• Take away an interactive PDF workbook to continue their development as a trustee

What will it cover?

• How to be Compliant – Legislative, regulatory, and best practice guidelines
• How to be Useful – Bringing your own areas of expertise to the board
• How to be Supportive – Walking the line between helping and interfering
• How to be Effective – Using the time you have effectively as a trustee
• How to be Strategic – Getting the balance right between detail and strategy
• How to stay Informed – Information and reports trustees should expect and receive
• Trustees in a Crisis – The role of a trustee during a time of crisis.
• Trustee surgery – An opportunity to discuss real challenges and issues.

Trainer: Leesa Harwood, DSC Associate

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Free spaces available

This course is available free, as part of our funding programme from City Bridge Foundation, for small-income London-based charities. Find out more here.