Essential Charity Governance

Training

In City of London

£ 550 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    City of london

  • Duration

    1 Day

A one-day course for charity secretaries, governance professionals, trustees or stakeholders.

Working for a charity offers unique opportunities and rewards. But there can also be challenges. In particular the responsibility for good governance and compliance, which can feel overwhelming.

But it need not. Kirsty Semple is a Chartered Secretary who has worked with charities for more than ten years. Benefit from her expertise – and develop your own – with this essential course.

Facilities

Location

Start date

City of London (London)
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Saffron House, 6–10 Kirby Street, , EC1N 8TS

Start date

On request

About this course

By the end of the day you will have:

* A practical understanding of key governance frameworks and regulations
* The ability to apply these to your charity or organisation
* A detailed knowledge of the Charity Governance code
* Down-to-earth advice on compliance and best practice
(including charity board effectiveness, appointments, risk management and accountability. See Full Programme for more.)
*Tools to assess your current practices and suggest improvements

You will also receive:

*A Delegate Pack containing notes and presentation slides
*An ICSA Certificate to show you have attended the course
*6 months complimentary professional subscription of ICSA (see below)
*6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Your complimentary 6-month Professional Subscription

We support our attendees long after they complete the course. Your professional subscription includes a subscription to G+C Magazine, as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.

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Subjects

  • Charity
  • Governance
  • Charity Law
  • Compliance
  • Professional subscription
  • Essential Charity Governance
  • Charity secretary
  • Governance professionals
  • Trustees
  • Charities

Teachers and trainers (1)

Kirsty Semple

Kirsty Semple

Director, Semple Associates Ltd

Kirsty is a Chartered Secretary in Public Practice and director of Semple Associates Ltd, formed in 2001. Specialising in corporate governance and compliance, she has provided consultancy, training and support to the boards of a number of voluntary sector organisations for ten years. She is also editor of the ICSA Charities Handbook. Prior to going into public practice, Kirsty was Company Secretary of disability charity Scope. She now acts as Secretary for a range of organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and the National Gardens Scheme.

Course programme

Programme

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9:00 Registration & tea/coffee

9:30 Charity governance: the background

11:00 Tea/coffee

11:15 Governance structures and processes

12:45 Lunch

13:45 Meetings and board behaviour

15:00 Tea/coffee

15:15 Integrity and accountability

16:15 Charity Governance Code

16:30 Close

Essential Charity Governance

£ 550 + VAT