Governance and Trustees Responsibilities

This 2-day training program equips charity board members with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their governance

Day 1: Foundations of Effective Governance

1.             Introduction to Governance in Charities:

·         The critical role of trustees in charitable organisations.

·         Overview of the charity sector and its impact.

2.             Legal and Regulatory Framework:

·         Understanding charity law and governance regulations.

·         Trustees' legal responsibilities and obligations.

3.             Charity Governance Models:

·         Different governance structures and their implications.

·         Tailoring governance models to fit your organisation's needs.

4.             Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees:

·         In-depth exploration of trustees' fiduciary duties.

·         Navigating conflicts of interest and ethical considerations.

5.             Effective Board Meetings:

·         Strategies for productive board meetings.

·         Decision-making processes and consensus-building.

6.             Transparency and Accountability:

·         Promoting transparency in governance.

·         Best practices for accountability and reporting.

Day 2: Strategic Leadership and Impactful Governance

1.             Strategic Planning and Implementation:

·         The trustee's role in strategic planning.

·         Aligning the charity's mission and vision with strategic goals.

2.             Financial Oversight and Risk Management:

·           Financial stewardship and budgetary oversight.

·           Identifying and mitigating risks to the organisation.

3.             Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation:

·         Trustees' involvement in fundraising efforts.

·         Effective donor engagement and diversifying income streams.

4.             Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Governance

·         The importance of DEI in charity governance

·         Strategies for promoting inclusivity and diversity on the board.

5.             Succession Planning and Leadership Development

·         Preparing for leadership transitions.

·         Developing a pipeline of future trustees and leaders.

6.             Evaluating Board Performance:

·         Assessing the board's effectiveness.

·         Using evaluations for continuous improvement.

Benefits for the Charity Board of Trustees:

•         A solid understanding of their roles and legal obligations.

•         Enhanced governance skills, including ethical decision-making and transparency.

•         Proficiency in strategic planning and alignment with organisational goals.

•         Competency in financial oversight, risk management, and fundraising.

•         Insights into promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the board.

•         Preparation for leadership transitions and succession planning.

•         Tools to evaluate and improve the board's overall performance.