The course consists of two workshops – part 1 on 17 November and part 2 on 4 December. One ticket covers both parts of the course. The Zoom link for part 1 will be emailed ahead of the session, and for part 2 will be emailed after the first session.These sessions will be interactive, engaging and will provide tools for you and your board to use in improving the governance of your museum. They are also an invaluable opportunity to network with other trustees, exchange ideas and be refreshed in your thinking about trustee induction.A good induction will enable your new trustees (first year) to become active and contribute more quickly and to greater effect to your museum. It is also a requirement of the Museum Accreditation scheme.
Session 1: Introduction to Museums – 17th November, 4 to 6pm
Content to include:
- Breadth and culture of the independent museum sector
- The constitutional framework
- Vision, strategy, mission and values
- Recruiting and developing volunteers
- Roles of the charity regulators and accrediting bodies
Session 2: Helping the Board and Trustees to work well – 4th December, 4 to 6pm
Content to include:
- Legal responsibilities of Board members
- The Trustee role
- Working with the Director and paid staff
- Working without paid staff
- Charity Governance Codes (England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)
- Managing conflict of interest
