Course Content

This is an introductory level course.

This is an introduction to the role and responsibilities of Trustees. It looks into what "good" governance looks like, using two quality standards:

- The Essential Trustee booklet from the Charity Commission and;

-  The Charity Governance Code

Using these, this course looks at the skills, knowledge and ethical framework expected of Trustees. 

You can also find bonus material included with this course:

  • Two short "top tip" videos; Avoiding conflicts of interest and How to have the right governance policies
  • A fact sheet: What are trustees roles and responsibilities

Specifically this course covers:

  • How is good governance defined?

  • The Charity Governance Code

  • The Essential Trustee

  • Principles of the Charity Governance Code

  • Managing it all

  • The Trustee Year

  • Creating a well-skilled Trustee Board

This presentation was recorded at a live event and there is discussion and comment from course participants.


Cost

Learning journey

These courses follow on from this one:

Subscription options

Manage your organisation's training costs with affordable subscriptions for small, medium and large organisations. Alternatively take out subscription for one person. Both cover more than 80 courses.

Charging policy

DCA is committed to producing as much affordable training as we can.  While some of the courses are charged-for, we offer subscription options to ensure that they are affordable (as above).  Our courses still remain some of the best value in the industry.

We will offer money-off  vouchers and special offers every month, so do look out for Academy news and promotions in our e-newsletters and at networking events.  Sponsored courses will be free of charge. 

You will receive a receipt upon purchasing this course, so don't forget to claim the course fee back from your organisation if you are able to do so. 

We are a registered charity and our number is 1060910. You can donate towards our work here. Your support is appreciated.