Course Content

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.


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