Trustee Training

Reading Voluntary Action is the voluntary sector support organisation which organises training to meet the needs of individuals and organisations across Reading.

Reading Voluntary Action

An introduction to the role and responsibilities of a Trustee for charity and community groups

IntroductionTrustees play an essential role in our society, making our charity sector work. It’s a hugely rewarding role but it’s not always easy to get all the information you require to be sure you are carrying out your role as effectively as possible. This training will help give you an overview of what’s expected of trustees as well as providing a networking opportunity with your fellow trustees from the area.Outcomes of this training are:To better understand your role and legal responsibilities as a trusteeTo understand how this role fits with other roles in the charityTo understand your reporting responsibilitiesTo know where to go for help and supportTo feel confident in being an active member of your Board / Committee and helping to achieve your charities purposes!To achieve this we will cover:Introduction: ‘Trustee’, ‘Charity’ and legal structuresTrustee roles and responsibilities: 6 Main Legal DutiesPolicies and Procedures: Which ones? Why do they matter?Accounting &amp; Reporting - the essentialsEssential resources and links to help you on your way (Tools)Who should attend:The training is suitable for new and existing trustees and will also give a valuable introduction to anyone thinking of taking on the role. In some small community groups you may refer to yourselves as the Committee. If you have overall responsibility for your community group, then this course is for you.The training is primarily for Trustees of voluntary and community groups who operate services in Reading. If your group does not offer services in Reading, please contact us in advance of booking and we may be able to add you to the waiting list.Your trainer:This course will be delivered by Reading Voluntary Action&#x27;s Advice Worker, Herjeet Randhawa. Herjeet has a background in Law and charity management and also helps groups to attain the Safe and Sound Quality Award in good governance in charities.Practicalities:The cost is £10. The session will be held online via Zoom. A meeting link will be circulated to registered attendees closer to the time of the session. There will be a short comfort break midway through the session.

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