Best practice in Governance workshop 1: Introduction to roles and responsibilities of trustees 

Are you a new trustee or considering joining a charity board? This online introductory workshop provides an overview of the vital role trustees play in shaping, guiding, and safeguarding charitable organisations.

Join us for an engaging and informative session that demystifies governance and equips you with the basic knowledge to fulfill your duties effectively.

You will:

Understand the main roles of a trustee

Understand the key responsibilities for individual trustees and the Board as a whole

Reflect on your role as a trustee and consider best practice

Whether you’re stepping into a trustee role for the first time or looking to refresh your understanding, this workshop will empower you to lead with clarity, integrity, and impact.

Who should attend?
This is designed for any new and prospective trustees, directors or management committee members who are interested in having an introduction to non-profit governance.

To book you place, please click here. 

This event is part of our This Is Us project, made possible by Westmorland and Furness Council through funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Eligibility Statement:
This course is exclusively for individuals and organizations within the voluntary sector in Cumbria, this includes charities, community groups, community interest companies, friendly societies, social clubs, many sports clubs, churches and other faith groups, and voluntary organisations. Bookings from those outside this sector may not be accepted, If you are from outside the sector or want to check if you can book a place please contact  via info@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Data Protection 

For the purposes of General Data Protection Regulations (2018), the data controller in respect of your personal data is Cumbria CVS. By registering your interest in the event, you are agreeing for your data to be stored and used by CVS. This will not be accessible to the wider organisation and will be used for the purposes of this event, to meet your needs. Your data will not be shared with any third party, without your prior permission. All data will be h