Role of the Trustee

Objectives

This course will give you the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand the relationship between a trustee and the executive management, regulators, beneficiaries and members of the charity
• Clearly recognise the potential liabilities of being a trustee and understand how to mitigate those risks
• Recognise best boardroom practice as expressed in governance codes for both the charitable and corporate sectors, and guidance from the Charity Commission
• Understand the complexity around charitable purposes and the public interest requirement
• Tackle ethical dilemmas with greater awareness of best practice and governance responsibilities
• Increase their awareness of the skills needed to successfully manage a charity, and understand when and where to seek additional guidance

Benefits

• Provides a vital introduction to the role, responsibilities and liabilities of the trustee – and the collective governance responsibilities of the board of trustees
• Explains the legal definition of a charity and the distinguishing characteristics of the different types of charitable organisations
• Brings key issues of best practice to life, using real life examples, ethical dilemmas, and case scenarios to stimulate discussion and debate
• Taught by expert course leaders who bring years of experience at board level, both as trustees in the charitable sector and in non-executive roles in the corporate world.