This session is ideal as an induction for new trustees or a refresher for existing trustees, explaining the responsibilities and duties of charity trustees.

It will cover the role of the individual trustee within the governance structure and the nature of collective responsibility. The session will also update attendees on the latest governance developments and will contain a mix of presentation as well as structured discussion to discuss issues around the trustee role.

Programme:

09.00 Registration – tea and coffee
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09.30 Introduction
Objectives for the morning, incorporating your expectations and requests
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09.35 Trustee responsibilities
This first session will consider the responsibilities and role of trustees. We will aim to have time to address your questions as we go through the morning.
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10.30 Good governance
We will give an overview of what constitutes good governance and what the options are for governance structures.
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10.45 Break for refreshments
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11.00 Charity Governance Code
Consideration in groups of potential actions for you arising from the Charity Governance Code
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12.15 Summary and signposting
The final part of the morning will recap on key themes and reflect back on the expectations and questions from the start of the morning. It will also signpost participants to further resources
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12.30 Close

Sayer Vincent training seminars are specifically tailored to support the development of finance teams working in charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.

IMPORTANT IMFORMATION – please read carefully
● Training seminars are FREE for all Sayer Vincent clients (unless otherwise stated).
● Non-client organisations must pay a fee of £75+VAT for half day seminars and £150+VAT for full day seminars.
● Registering for an event does not confirm your place – we will confirm your place by email and request payment where applicable.
● Please read our event terms and conditions before completing your registration.